Educating Tomorrow’s Engineering Leaders
At U of T Engineering, we recognize our role in developing engineering leaders and problems solvers who can tackle today’s most complex challenges. In alignment with U of T’s exciting Defy Gravity campaign, we are focused on enhancing the development of the 21st century engineer. We are committed to providing a unique educational ecosystem with rich opportunities for students to apply their knowledge through design challenges, work-integrated learning and international experiences.
Broadening horizons with student clubs and teams
This year, U of T Engineering students embarked on a variety of exciting and ambitious projects.
On November 11, 2023, the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (pictured) saw the successful deployment of HERON Mk. II, a 3U CubeSat satellite launched on a Falcon 9 rocket as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-9 rideshare mission. This endeavour, which was student-funded and supported by the faculty, aims to enhance amateur radio communication and knowledge building.
Meanwhile, aUToronto, U of T’s self-driving car team, has prioritized mentorship, technical development and collaboration to achieve consistently strong showings at the SAE AutoDrive Challenge, with six first-place finishes over the past seven years.
Launching new specializations and microcredentials
This year, U of T Engineering introduced several new programs aimed at both current students and seasoned professionals. Together, they will enable graduates to hit the ground running with specialized expertise in their chosen fields.
They include new microcredentials aimed at strengthening the talent pipeline for Canada’s biomanufacturing industry talent, a new certificate in public policy and engineering and a certificate in electric vehicle design. All of these new programs ensure that our emerging leaders are uniquely equipped to tackle today’s global challenges.
“I hope that I can one day use my knowledge and expertise to make a valuable contribution to society and give back to my community.”
– Chantel Briana Campbell, BME PhD student and IBET Momentum Fellow
Developing creative solutions for a sustainable future
From extending the lifecycle of cooking oil used on campus to introducing a reward platform promoting sustainable actions, U of T Engineering undergraduate students pitched their most innovative ideas at this year’s Clarke Prize Environmental Design Challenge.
Named in honour of the late Richard Clarke (ChemE 5T4), the competition pushes students to leverage their communication and collaboration skills, as well as knowledge of systems mapping, to develop creative solutions for a sustainable future.
Celebrating our
outstanding students
U of T Engineering boasts a high-achieving student community. In 2023, the faculty welcomed five Vanier Scholars and five Schulich Leaders. Additionally, recent EngSci graduate Adam Radek Martínez (EngSci 2T4) was named a Rhodes Scholar and recent PhD graduate Peter Serles (MIE MASc 1T9, MIE PhD 2T4) was named a Schmidt Science Fellow.
Supporting the next
generation of leaders
Through the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowship program, U of T Engineering provides mentorship, training and networking opportunities to promising graduate students.
Learn more about the work of the 2023 IBET Momentum Fellows: Chantel Briana Campbell (BME PhD student), Raylene Mitchell (MIE PhD student) and LaShawn Murray (MIE PhD student).
You can also hear more about Mitchell’s research in the June episode of Tell Me More: Coffee with Chris Yip.
Strengthening talent development
and health intelligence
Thanks to a funding boost of nearly $19 million from the Canadian Biomedical Research Fund, the Biomanufacturing Hub Network (BioHubNet), co-led by Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE, BME), will further its work developing a range of training programs that provide experiential, hands-on learning to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are ready to transition to industry.
What’s Your Story? Salma Emara
Learn more about Professor Salma Emara (ECE) and her research on pedagogical practices to help build debugging skills for students learning to program. She believes the best way to learn is by doing. Emara is committed to engaging students through in-class activities and problem-solving assignments and projects.