U of T Engineering Team Pedals Its Way to Five Trophies at Indianapolis Speedway
Designing a speedy aerodynamic human-powered vehicle is one thing. But, building one that will also hold the groceries, tackle speed bumps and quickly stop and start at intersections requires a whole new approach to engineering. That’s what a team of U of T Engineering students was able to accomplish in early May, earning first place […]
Mini-Satellites Paying Off for U of T Flight Lab
The University of Toronto is hoping to cash in on the growing demand for micro-space technology by selling more of the small satellites it makes at its flight laboratory. The mini-satellites – the size of a suitcase or even smaller – have already been sold to countries such as Norway, Australia and Poland. They start at […]
Space Agency, DND Seek to Launch Rockets for Canada
Canada has the technological ability to build its own rocket to launch small satellites, which is a top priority for future research at the Defence Department and a capability being studied at the Canadian Space Agency. Canada now relies on other countries—such as the United States, India and Russia—to launch its spacecraft into orbit, but […]
“Snowbird” Ornithopter is a Top 10 Toronto Viral Video of the Year
Engineering’s biggest story of 2010 may well have been that of the “Snowbird” human-powered ornithopter, piloted by EngSci alumnus and UTIAS doctoral candidate Todd Reichert, with Professor Emeritus James DeLaurier acting as faculty advisor. The aircraft with flapping wings, a project of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies, flew for 19.3 seconds during […]
