University of Toronto Engineering

📢 INCOMING STUDENTS: Wondering what to do this month to prepare for September?

We’ve got you covered with your August checklist: class schedule ✅ school supplies ✅ orientation ✅ residence ✅ and more ✅

🔗 Check out the full Guide to First Year by visiting uofteng.ca/firstyear #UofT

As we prep for Season 6 of Tell Me More: Coffee with Chris Yip, launching this September, we’re revisiting the conversations that have resonated most over the years.

☕ This long weekend, grab a coffee and enjoy our 10 most-played podcast episodes: uofteng.ca/podcast #UofT #UofTEngineering

U of T Engineering News: New modelling tool for intermittent water distribution systems could improve service for over a billion people (photo of a tap you twist)

A new modelling tool could help improve water service for over a billion people.

Built by CivMin Professor David Meyer and PhD student Omar Abdelazeem, SWMMIN combines best practices to simulate intermittent water systems more accurately.

🔗 uofteng.ca/7k4uhv #UofT #UofTEngineering

This piece of fabric is coated with a new non-stick material made via a technique called nanoscale fletching, developed by researchers in the department of mechanical and industrial engineering in U of T's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

A new material developed by @engineering.utoronto.ca researchers could offer a safer alternative to the non-stick chemicals commonly used in cookware & other applications. ➡️ uoft.me/bJX

UofT Engineering News: 'Electrochemistry for a sustainable future': Meet new ChemE professor Bertrand Neyhouse' (photo of Prof. Neyhouse)

🧪🌳 Electrochemistry meets sustainability: New ChemE professor Bertrand Neyhouse is using electrochemical engineering to scale up cleaner, greener chemical manufacturing.

🔗 Check out our Q&A: uofteng.ca/ywn7xs #UofT

U of T Engineering News: AI in Manufacturing: U of T partnership with South Korean institutions to enhance efficiency and performance across the value chain (Group photo of officials from KIAT, KETI, KATECh and U of T Engineering faculty)

An international partnership among #UofTEngineering and several South Korean institutions will leverage AI to improve manufacturing from material synthesis to quality control. The new centre, AI in Manufacturing (AIM), is the first of its kind in Canada. 🇨🇦

🔗 Read more: uofteng.ca/p4n1bk

AC shouldn't be first line of defence in maximum temperature law, experts say | CBC News Air conditioners in every apartment shouldn't be the first line of defence against extreme heat, experts say, because there's not enough labour to install them in every building quickly, and there's a...

🏙️ “Avoid the need for AC by retrofitting our buildings.”

#UofTEngineering professor Jeffrey Siegel (@civmin.bsky.social) weighs in on smarter ways to protect renters during extreme heat.

🔗 Read the @cbcnews.ca story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #UofT

🇨🇦 Is Canada ready for driverless cars?

A Toronto robot delivery pilot is sparking debate about where we’re headed with AV tech.

Prof. Steven Waslander @utias.bsky.social joined @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social to weigh in.

🔗 Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... #UofT

Prof Roorda

4 @utoronto.ca faculty members have been honoured with School of Graduate Studies Supervision Awards in recognition of their outstanding supervision & mentorship of grad students—one of whom is our very own Matthew Roorda (CivMin). Congrats, Prof Roorda!

🔗 Read more: www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/f...

#CurrentStatus 👀 Students are building a structure outside Galbraith as part of Robot Made, a workshop connecting #UofTEngineering and Architecture students through computational design and digital fabrication of timber systems.💥

🔗 Learn more: uofteng.ca/robotmade #UofT

Meet Michael, an Engineering Science–Physics alum.

During his 12-month #UofTEngineering PEY Co-op at Structura Biotechnology Inc, he worked as a Computational Research Engineer, taking ownership of long-term projects and seeing them through from start to finish.

#UofT

AGE-WELL, a federally funded national not-for-profit organization supported by #UofT, has opened its new innovation studio to support independent living & healthy aging. The immersive space was made possible with the support of @engineering.utoronto.ca & IKEA Toronto Downtown.

U of T Engineering researchers develop safer alternative non-stick coating A technique called nanoscale fletching has led to a repellent material with greatly reduced levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes called 'forever chemicals'

A new material developed by #UofTEngineering researchers could offer a safer alternative to the non-stick chemicals commonly used in cookware.

🔗 Read the story: uofteng.ca/m4q48o
#UofT

UnERD

#UofTEngineering alumni! 📣 Be a judge at Undergraduate Research Day (UnERD) on August 20 at the Myhal Centre!

We’re aiming to make this our biggest and most impactful UnERD yet, with 100+ judges supporting student researchers.

Sign up by July 25: uofteng.ca/unerd25-judge #UofT

Student team showcasing Blue Sky Solar vehicle

Close-up of formula racing car component

Student team showcasing Blue Sky Solar vehicle

U of T Engineering student team showcasing Formula racing car components at the Indy Toronto event in Thunder Alley.

The #UofTEngineering Formula Racing and Blue Sky Solar Racing teams are at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto event this weekend showcasing components from their electric vehicle builds.

You'll find them in Thunder Alley ⚡️ Come say hi and check it out! #UofT

U of T Engineering News: U of T professor Alex Mihailidis appointed Knight of the Ordre des Palmes academiques (photo of Mihailidis standing beside a wheelchair outdoors)

🏅 Prof. Alex Mihailidis (BME) has been appointed Knight of the Ordre des Palmes académiques, one of France’s highest civilian honours — recognizing his distinguished contributions to education, science & international collaboration. 👏

🔗 Read more: uofteng.ca/sfm0Lm #UofT

Is a minor or certificate right for you?

Materials Engineering student Alisa shares her insights on the difference between minors and certificates, the benefits of each and how she’s balancing the pursuit of two minors.

🎥 Watch the full video & explore your options: uofteng.ca/minors-certi...

Third-year #UofTEngineering student Mahmoud just kicked off his 16-month PEY Co-op work term at @framatome.bsky.social as a Mechanical Engineering Intern. Here, he reflects on the job search & shares tips for fellow students.

🔗 Learn more about our co-op program: engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca

Skule Dragon Boat team on the water

Skule Dragon Boat team on the lawn at the event

Good job! 🙌 #UofTEngineering’s Iron Dragons made waves over the weekend at the GWN Sport Regatta in Toronto 🐉🌊

Big congrats to the team on an excellent showing! 👏

#UofT

7 #UofTEngineering PEY Co-op students kicked off their 16-month journey with RJC and started strong with a warm welcome and exclusive tour of CIBC Square, TD Terrace & #UofT's Earth Sciences Centre!

They got a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic projects shaping our city, and their future careers✨

San Francisco, USA: August Alumni Hike - Engineering Alumni & Friends Register now! Attention U of T Engineering alumni in the Bay area! Our monthly hike is back with the August edition. We’re partnering with the AI Collective* and inviting all Canadians […]

📣 ATTN. #UofTEngineering alumni in the SAN FRANCISCO, BAY AREA

Mark your calendars for our August hike—we’re partnering with the AI Collective and inviting Canadians in the Bay Area to join us 🇨🇦

📆 Sat., Aug. 2 | 10:30am
📍 Sawyer Camp Trail
🔗 Register: alumni.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/sanfra...

Three members of the U of T Engineering community appointed to the Order of Canada Professor Tom Chau (BME), Professor Emeritus Adel Sedra (ECE) and alumnus Nathan Leipciger (ECE 5T5, Hon LLD 2019) are among 83 individuals appointed by the Governor General of Canada

🏆🇨🇦 Exciting news! Three members of the #UofTEngineering community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honour:

• Professor Tom Chau (BME)
• Professor Emeritus Adel Sedra (ECE)
• Nathan Leipciger (ECE 5T5, Hon LLD 2019)

📖 Read more: uofteng.ca/l0zok9 #UofT

Why I Give: Eric Miglin

Miglin standing up and speaking in a classroom (vintage photo)

Miglin holding up a wooden plaque that says "Killarney Lodge Lakeside Cabins"

“My 4 years at Skule™ were the most formative part of my life. It’s led to everything I’ve done since then.”

Eric Miglin (IndE 7T2) is paying it forward by matching gifts to support future engineers.💙

🔗Double your impact today: uofteng.ca/annual-fund #UofT #UofTEngineering

#UofT took centre stage at the first-ever Toronto Tech Week. Some of the most renowned names in AI & beyond, from Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton to self-driving whiz Raquel Urtasun, were featured in panel discussions, fireside chats, startup demos & more from June 23–27.

Skulematters: U of T Engineering News & Insights

🚨 Skulematters is here!

This month’s issue brings you clean tech breakthroughs, big research wins, convocation highlights, behind the scenes, global alumni events, @uoftengdean.bsky.social in the hot seat, an electric ⚡️ Skule™ trivia question, and more!

🔗 uofteng.ca/subscribe #UofT

AI system helps researchers unlock hidden potential in newly discovered materials Developed by U of T Engineering researchers, the tool uses early-stage data to predict the potential real-world use for a new material

Thousands of new materials are created every year, but how many are shelved before their potential is known?

#UofTEngineering researchers have built an AI model to match new materials with their best real-world use — before they’re overlooked.

🔗 Read more: uofteng.ca/030mg4

Image shows Melanie Woodin

Image shows Melanie Woodin

Image shows Melanie Woodin

Image shows Melanie Woodin

Today we welcome #UofT's 17th president, Melanie Woodin. An internationally recognized neuroscientist and double graduate of U of T, Woodin starts a new chapter on her first day in office. ➡️ president.utoronto.ca

🏳️‍🌈 The incredible Skule™ Pride float has landed — now parked in front of the Galbraith Building!

Huge shout-out to the Blue and Gold Committee 👏👏👏 Because wow, right?!

#UofT #UofTEngineering

Modelling study provides support for the ‘housing first’ approach to addressing addiction and homelessness New paper models positive health and cost outcomes when supports are in place

New research from #UofTEngineering professor Isabelle Rao (MIE) uses mathematical modelling to show how providing stable housing to people experiencing homelessness and opioid addiction can reduce fatal overdoses and lower healthcare costs.

Read more: uofteng.ca/dsww4q #UofT

U of T Engineering researchers and startup boutIQ solutions partner to advance heart repair therapies Company aims to transform the way cell culture media is developed, using artificial intelligence to make cell-based therapies more effective and clinically viable

💓 Can AI help repair the heart?

A #UofTEngineering-led team thinks so — and they’ve just received $421K through the Stem Cell Network's 2025 Research Funding Competition to prove it.

🔗 Read the story: uofteng.ca/e3k9r2 #UofT