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MIE graduate student James Ropotar is exploring ways to improve communication, workforce development and community engagement in emerging energy projects For James Ropotar (MIE MASc student), strong communications skills are essential to successful engineering practice — especially when it comes to…

Jash Rana (MIE MASc 2T6) applies his knowledge of computational and mathematical simulations to accelerate the adoption of sustainable manufacturing methods such as cold spray deposition For Jash Rana (MIE MASc 2T6), a master’s degree was more than a chance to improve his knowledge…

U of T Engineering undergraduates partnered with Isla Urbana, a local NGO, to find a sustainable alternative to the waterproofing chemical product currently in use Research from a multidisciplinary team of U of T Engineering students suggests that nopal mucilage…

Kurk used design courses, research placements and a startup company to advance his vision for tactile, 3D representations of user interfaces for software programs Alex Kurk (MechE 2T6) has spent much of his time at U of T Engineering pursuing a set…

Aarabhi Krishnakumar (MechE 2T5 + PEY) managed to fit five different internships into her time at U of T Engineering When Aarabhi Krishnakumar (MechE 2T5 + PEY) was entering her fourth year of undergraduate studies, she thought she was done with internships…

A growing number of international experience pathways are making study abroad more accessible   For U of T Engineering undergraduate Nadia Scharnhorst (Year 4 EngSci), the world is a classroom.  Scharnhorst has spent two summers on different continents: first through a summer…

It was a banner year for our MIE Capstone Design projects and our fourth-year Mechanical and Industrial Engineering students. The annual MIE Capstone Design Showcase celebrated the year-long projects that teams work on to create innovative solutions for our new…

Award celebrates exemplary pedagogical approaches, the development of educational tools and contributions that improve engineering education in Canada Professor Craig Simmons (MIE, BME) has received the 2026 Engineers Canada Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education. This national award recognizes exemplary contributions to the education…

Fellows recognized for outstanding contributions to engineering in Canada and provide strategic advice on matters of critical importance to the country 10 members of the U of T Engineering community have been elected as 2026 fellows of the Canadian Academy…

U of T Engineering researchers have created a new coating made of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) that prevents proteins from sticking to surfaces A non-toxic coating developed by researchers at U of T Engineering prevents proteins from sticking to surfaces — potentially…