Astronaut Touches Down On Campus
Astronaut Robert Thirsk, the first Canadian to live on the International Space Station (ISS), visited the University of Toronto on October 27th. His visit was an opportunity to review the results
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Professor’s Company to Develop Canada’s New Space Arm Technologies
Engineering Services Inc. (ESI) announced today that it has signed a $3-million contract with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to develop robotic arm technologies for lunar missions, with an option
Telus Puts Faith in High-Tech Health Care
Canada’s health records system, based largely on paper and bracelets, is “arcane,” says Darren Entwistle, chief executive officer of Telus Corp., and in bringing it into the 21st century there
Go ENG Girl Inspires
On Oct. 16, girls in grades 7 to 10, along with their parents, took part in the first Go Eng Girl at U of T, an event that aims to educate aspiring engineers about the exciting career opportunities
Professors’ Automotive Research Shifts into High Gear with Federal Grants
Three Engineering professors have received funding under the federal Automotive Sector Partnership program, for an energy storage system for cars that will reduce start-up emissions, and for a more
Commuting Becomes Red-Button Issue in Toronto Elections
Jammed trains, gaps in streetcar service and traffic chaos mean Torontonians suffer longer commutes than residents of L.A. or New York, according to the Toronto Board of Trade. That’s why a recent