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In March 2019, Professor Jonathan Kelly (UTIAS) visited Yangon, Myanmar to teach a week-long course to 25 engineering, computer science and physics university students. (Photo courtesy of Jonathan Kelly)

‘Knowledge is transformative’: UTIAS professor teaches robotics in Myanmar

March 27, 2019

Professor Jonathan Kelly (UTIAS) introduces local university students in Yangon, Myanmar to robotics and self-driving cars in week-long course

These prosthetic devices to improve mobility were created using 3D PrintAbility, an end-to-end fabrication toolchain developed by not-for-profit social enterprise Nia Technologies. (Photo courtesy Nia Technologies)

How 3D printing has sped up prosthetic development for people around the world

March 27, 2019

Nia Technologies Inc., led by U of T Engineering alumnus Jerry Evans, has developed technology to more efficiently manufacture prosthetics in low-income countries such as Uganda, Tanzania and Cambodia

Professor Murray Metcalfe (MIE, second from left) was among the EESC-A team members at a recent conference on strategies for low-carbon growth and sustainable energy use in Dar es Salaam. The event was held at the Bank of Tanzania Conference Centre and was co-hosted by the International Growth Centre (IGC), Ardhi University, and U of T Engineering’s EESC-A project. (Photo: Victor Faustine)

A global approach to sustainable cities engineering

March 27, 2019

Engineering Education for Sustainable Cities in Africa (EESC-A) project is training a new generation of engineers to enhance sustainability in some of the world’s fastest-growing urban areas

This illustration by Jen Ma (IBBME PhD candidate) depicts competition between a population of cells. A new paper by U of T Engineering researchers indicates that cells known as “elite” are more competitive than others in the process that transforms them into stem cells (Image: Jen Ma)

Not all stem cells are created equal

March 21, 2019

“Elite” cells appear to outcompete their neighbours in the process of becoming stem cells

Co-founders Jeffrey Osborne and Mina Mitry say they're luring back Canadian talent from around the world as Kepler Communications builds out a network of 140 pint-sized communications satellites (Photo credit: Nick Iwanyshyn)

U of T Engineering startup builds out a global satellite network – from downtown Toronto

March 15, 2019

Kepler Communications looks to extend its low-cost network connectivity beyond Earth, paving the way for a host of novel applications

Xian Wang (MIE PhD candidate) has developed a magnetic nano-scale robot that can be moved anywhere inside a human cell. The tool could be used to study cancer and potentially enhance its diagnosis and treatment. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

‘Fantastic Voyage’: U of T Engineering researchers create nano-bot to probe inside human cells

March 13, 2019

Magnetic ‘tweezers’ could help diagnose and fight cancer

Huda Idrees (IndE 1T3) is an accomplished entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for diversity in the tech industry. (Credit: Pam Lau)

U of T Engineering alumna Huda Idrees named YWCA Young Woman of Distinction

March 8, 2019

Idrees was recognized for her outstanding achievements in improving the lives of women and girls in her community

Perfecting precision: how this alumnus uses automation to fine-tune operations at Canadian Tire

March 4, 2019

Alumnus Carlos Menezes is leveraging U of T Engineering expertise to optimize one of Canada’s most complex supply chains

Reaching new heights: How Raffaello D’Andrea creates magic with flying machines

March 4, 2019

From soccer-playing robots to glittering acrobatic drones, Engineering Science alumnus proves you can create magic with machinery

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