Lectures at the Leading Edge (LLE) Peter Ostafichuk, University of British Columbia Host: Prof. Jennifer Farmer Assessment is widely viewed as an integral part of teaching and learning. More than a means to benchmark student performance, effective assessment is a powerful learning activity. In addition, well-constructed assessments allow students to monitor their learning progress and adapt; […]

Join us for the next talk in the  2023-2024 Distinguished Lectures Series by Farnaz Niroui of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Date: March 21, 2024 at 4:00 – 5:00pm in SF1105 Title: Engineering at the Limits of the Nanoscale Abstract: Engineering matter at the extreme nanoscale is key to the development of next-generation devices based on […]

The internet essentially began 30 years ago, with the December 1994 release of Netscape Navigator as the first mainstream commercial web browser. This began the steady transition of cryptography and security from the realm of fringe university research topics and a niche industry sector to major subject areas and technologies underpinning essential components of modern […]

Join panel members, Mike Risavy (Planning Ontario’s Energy Transition, IESO), Edmund Tam (Model Development & Analytics, OPG), Dhruvansh Vyas (Engineering Manager System Planning, Toronto Hydro), Jason Rioux (Chief Development Officer, NRStor Inc.), and Sunil Kumar (ENsky Consulting) this April 2nd at lunchtime. The panel will discuss the energy sector and how the Province will meet current and future demands. Panelists will share their insights and […]

Ayse Asatekin, Tufts University Host: Prof. Jay Werber Membranes offer a highly energy-efficient, simple to operate, scalable and portable separation method for many applications, from water treatment to oil and gas processing to pharmaceutical manufacturing. Yet, their broader use is often limited by insufficient selectivity and/or fouling with complex feeds. There are no commercial membranes that […]

Paul Wesling Hewlett-Packard Co. (retired) IEEE Distinguished Lecturer and Life Fellow   Abstract Silicon Valley is commonly acknowledged as the tech capital of the world. How did it come into being, and what can we learn from our Toronto Hub? Join this insightful session with Paul Wesling to discover the history behind Silicon Valley’s success. The attendees […]

Are you ready to tackle the upcoming exam season with confidence? Join Mehnaz Tabassum, the Engineering Learning Strategist, for an interactive Exam Plan Workshop, where she will guide you step-by-step to create a personalized plan tailored to your exam needs. Make sure to bring your laptop or physical planner, and leave with a concrete strategy […]

This talk describes an ongoing multi-institutional project focused on developing and implementing an ecological belonging intervention in engineering using stories developed through focus groups with previous students of a first-year engineering programming course. The ecological belonging intervention is a one-time 45-minute intervention delivered in class that conveys the message that typical struggle is normal and […]