How hackathons can serve as a ‘living laboratory’ for studying engineering design team dynamics
Graduate student Meagan Flus (MIE PhD 2T6) used 24-hour observation to analyze conflict on design teams — and how to navigate it
U of T Engineering student integrates Indigenous perspectives into the operation of small, modular nuclear reactors
MIE graduate student James Ropotar is exploring ways to improve communication, workforce development and community engagement in emerging energy projects
Tiny immune cell particles help blood vessels grow in lab-made human heart tissue
U of T Engineering researchers shed light on how the heart may naturally support repair of damaged tissue
How a life-altering brain surgery inspired Nilou Hashemi’s research into new techniques that could enhance neurological recovery
U of T Engineering PhD graduate studies how the brain processes movement in hopes of developing better rehabilitation techniques for a wide range of patients
This cactus-based material could help improve rainwater harvesting for communities across rural Mexico
U of T Engineering undergraduates partnered with Isla Urbana, a local NGO, to find a sustainable alternative to the waterproofing chemical product currently in use
This team of CivMin researchers is studying the Gordie Howe International Bridge — down to the microscopic level
Evaluating and verifying concrete components of the new cross-border bridge is airy stuff, with researchers counting on bubbles within
Solutions for people with low vision helped Alex Kurk earn the 2026 Troost ILead Difference Maker Award
Kurk used design courses, research placements and a startup company to advance his vision for tactile, 3D representations of user interfaces for software programs
