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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]