Posts Categorized: News 2019

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry is now accepting nominations for the Student Life Catalyst Awards, sponsored by the Department’s faculty and staff. These awards seek to recognize deserving undergraduate and graduate students who are convocating for their…

(The following is an abridged version of “The Real Environmental Toll of Your Smartphone,” originally published in Chatelaine on April 2, 2019. Credit: Takara Small)   We all know that our smartphones and iPads can be bad for our sleep…

When Raphael Soldi (ChemE 1T3+PEY) was growing up, discovering a love of science almost felt magical. “As a huge fan of Harry Potter in my younger days, my first taste of chemistry was incredibly exciting for me. I can remembering…

Christopher Yip plans to draw on his extensive experience supporting research and academic relationships — both at the University of Toronto and beyond — in his new role as dean of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering. Yip, who…

After leaving a comfortable job as a Bay Street lawyer, ChemE alumna Adrienne Ng set her sights on helping start-ups. She created Open LLP – a law firm focused on supporting female entrepreneurs. On Thursday, March 7, Ng participated in…

A 3D hydrogel created by researchers in University Professor Molly Shoichet’s (ChemE, IBBME) lab is helping University of Ottawa researchers to quickly screen hundreds of potential drugs for their ability to fight highly invasive cancers. Cell invasion is a critical…

A group of ChemE researchers will soon attempt to develop a less-expensive way to grow lab-made meat after securing a grant from an American non-profit aiming to boost advances in cultured protein. Cellular agriculture has been touted as the future…

A recent study determined that homes that line the side of Clark Dr. in Vancouver could see just as much or more traffic pollution than the neighbourhoods closest to North America’s busiest highway: the 401, just north of Toronto. The…

When alumni reconnect with their alma mater, often one of the most important things they can give back is their experience. In this regard, Larissa Rodo’s (ChemE 1T3 + PEY) generosity with her time as an alumna has been felt…

In celebration of Black History Month, U of T Engineering invited students and alumni from the U of T Engineering community who identify as Black to reflect on their time in our Faculty and share their thoughts on the broader…