Posts Categorized: News 2019

Almost one third of Canadians live near a major road — and this means they go about their everyday lives exposed to a complex mixture of vehicle air pollutants. A new national study led by U of T Engineering researchers reveals…

Mario Bento (ChemE 8T8), born in the small Caribbean island of Antigua, moved to Canada in 1981 to study chemistry at St. Mary’s University in Halifax. By the end of his first semester, he realized he wanted to become a…

A self-described extrovert, Madona Khalil (ChemE 1T5+PEY) gains energy from social interactions and building community. As a teenager, she was extensively involved with her church – teaching Sunday school and running camp activities. But oddly enough, she never took part…

“There were several key things that inspired me to pursue a degree in chemical engineering” explains Alicia Hill-Turner (ChemE 2T0+PEY). “Beyond my love for science and math in high school, I was also extremely excited about all of the possibilities…

Heritage Scientists, such as Dr. Scott Allan Orr (ChemE 1T4), strive to support conservation, access, interpretation, management, and engagement with heritage. They improve the understanding, care, and sustainable use of heritage to enhance people’s lives both today and in the…

MaRS Discovery District (MaRS) recently announced the appointment of Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE/IBBME) to its board of directors, along with Prashant Pathak. Professor Shoichet holds the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in tissue engineering at the University of Toronto. She…

by Wei Cheng Hooi (ChemE 2T0) In the past summer, I had the opportunity to participate in a research project with Dr Francisco R Garcia Garcia at the University of Edinburgh as a visiting student. My project was titled “…

Climate change won’t just bring rising sea levels and more extreme weather — it could also impact your dinner plate. A new study from U of T suggests that a warmer world will decrease the availability of a nutrient that…

This newly created role aims to support and guide the Faculty’s efforts in ensuring that every member of the Engineering community is afforded the right to study and work in an environment free of biases based on race, ancestry, place…

As early as her second year as a U of T Engineering undergraduate, alumna Laura Burget (ChemE 1T6) knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur. “I actually ran two businesses while I was in school — I managed the Engineering Bookstore and…