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Congratulations to Faculty of Science alumna Feben Bogale (Biology '25), recipient of the 2025 Viola Desmond Student Bursary Award! 👏

TMU researchers secure more than $4.8M in CIHR Project Grant funding

Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social professors Costin Antonescu, Sarah Dermody, Eric Liberda and Linda Rothman. They secured over $4.8M in research funding via the CIHR Project Grant Fall 2025 competition to advance work in health, safety and equity. Read more:

Using AI and digital twins to make smart homes more secure

Smart homes make daily life easier, but their growing complexity can hide serious security risks. @torontometsci.bsky.social prof. Manar Alalfi developed SmartTinkerer, an AI-powered system that uses intelligent automation to uncover hidden vulnerabilities. #DPW2026 www.torontomu.ca/research/new...

Six undergraduate computer science students put TMU on the map, placing 3rd among Canadian universities at the #ICPC2025 regionals. George Zhang, fourth-year student and longtime competitor, shares a play-by-play of the competition. www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

Increasing accessibility to fundamental tools for molecular biology

Molecular science PhD student Thomas Nesmith and professors Darius Rackus and Gagan Gupta recently published OpenPore on HardwareX - an accessible, 3D-printed, battery-powered alternative to a costly lab tool used in genetic engineering. www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

TMU math student teaches millions while dressed in drag The goal of TMU master's student, math educator, drag performer and TikTok star Kyne Santos is to make math more accessible.

Kyne Santos wants to change people’s perception of math. Known as the math queen, @onlinekyne.bsky.social teaches math to millions of viewers while dressed in drag. Now studying a master's in applied mathematics, he researches network science and graph theory. www.torontomu.ca/news-events/...

Welcoming two new professors pushing the boundaries of human exploration

The Faculty of Science welcomes two new Computer Science professors: Sven Lilge and Anthony Scavarelli @plumcantaloupe.bsky.social. These professors bring expertise in autonomous and continuum robotics and virtual reality for social learning, respectively. Read more about them:

Toronto’s favourite animal may be evolving to be cuter and friendlier A new study has found that the snouts of urban raccoons are getting smaller indicating they may be domesticating the same way that cats and dogs did

Research from the U.S. suggests living alongside humans is causing urban raccoons to evolve into more domesticated creatures. @torontomet.bsky.social professor Janet Koprivnikar says their bold, endearing behaviour fits the pattern. Read more in @torontotoday.ca:

Prioritizing the human side of research and innovation at TMU’s Health & Technology Symposium

The recent @torontomet.bsky.social Health & Technology Symposium brought researchers, practitioners and innovators together to consider the intersections of health and technology. They shared work that centres community needs, advances equity and sparks potential new collaborations. Read more:

Last summer, Computer Science PhD candidate Cassandra Ferworn competed in the #SchumanChallenge, a policy competition by @euincanada.bsky.social. Cassandra was among the top three teams, bringing their proposal on AI literacy to Brussels last month. Read more: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/...

Mathematics professor Francis Duah discusses a simple but surprisingly powerful classroom learning tool: Tarsia jigsaw puzzles. Read more. ⤵️

We are excited to launch Canada's first & only undergraduate Cyber Science (BSc) program, starting Fall 2026. 🌐🔐 This new program will develop cybersecurity leaders who can protect the digital world—and the real world around it. Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/programs/und...

Undergraduate mathematics student finds her passion and career pathway

After mathematics and its applications grad Quinn Kiervin's initial program wasn't the right fit, she took a break before applying to @torontomet.bsky.social. At TMU, she found a passion for mathematical analysis, publishing her undergrad thesis on vector lattices. Read more:

Four people sitting at a conference table in discussion.

Hear from students at TMU, George Brown, Fanshawe, and U of T about advocacy, accessibility, and the power of collective student voice — plus artistic performances by students with disabilities.

Register here: www.torontomu.ca/equity/event...

Combining ultrasound waves with nanomedicine to treat cancer in a new way

Researchers at @torontometsci.bsky.social and iBEST are exploring a promising new approach that uses low-intensity ultrasound waves to activate drug-coated gold nanoparticles inside the human body. The approach boosts drug delivery to tumours while protecting healthy tissue. Read more:

Computer Science students win life-changing Ted Rogers Legacy Scholarship Two first-year TMU students receive award available in computer science and computer engineering, valued at up to $100,000 each.

First-year Computer Science students Annber Verginom and Mya Grosz are the recipients of the 2025 Ted Rogers Legacy Scholarship, valued at up to $100,000 each.

TMU undergraduate shares research at Canadian Cancer Research Conference

Computer science undergraduate student Sana Mahmood recently attended the @ccralliance.bsky.social conference to present her research. Supervised by professors Elodie Lugez and Nathan Churchill, Sana is developing a non-invasive way to identify a genetic biomarker in brain cancer patients. #CCRC2025

Preparing for a career in financial risk management

After an inspiring undergrad, Samuel Reano continued at TMU for his master's in applied mathematics. His research, supervised by profs Foivos Xanthos & Sebastian Ferrando, studies the probability distributions of data to inform financial decisions. Read more:

Connecting what matters: Innovation with human impact

Researchers from @torontomet.bsky.social are connecting what matters through innovative, human-centred research. In the latest issue of Innovation Magazine, learn more about advances in technologies, healthy aging, community, culture and democracy. Read more:

Interdisciplinary student collaboration leads to national success

This summer, @torontomet.bsky.social won first place in the pitch competition at the STEM Fellowship National Conference. Led by biomedical sciences student Grace Boakye, the team of FOS and FEAS students developed a project to help manage arthritis care. Read more:
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Translating theoretical problems to real-world solutions

Computer Science professor Yeganeh Bahoo recently secured an OFR-RE grant to advance a project that will improve 3D printing approaches for computer-aided design (CAD) files, benefiting industries from automotive to aerospace to medicine. Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

Graham Hudson and Andrew McWilliams appointed interim deans, Lincoln Alexander School of Law and Faculty of Science Interim deans will serve TMU effective January 1, 2026.

Graham Hudson and Andrew McWilliams have been appointed interim deans of the Lincoln Alexander School of Law and Faculty of Science. Both appointments are effective January 1, 2026.

Canadian university accepting applications for new Bachelor of Cyber Science program The future of cybersecurity is in IT leaders who are trained not only in technology but also in explaining solutions to problems to management.

Computer Science professor Marcus Santos was recently interviewed about @torontomet.bsky.social's new Cyber Science BSc program launching next September. Read the full article: solomonh.substack.com/p/canadian-u...

This TMU prof helps shape Canada’s AI rules for the financial sector TMU prof Alexey Rubtsov leads the federal government’s AI strategy for Canada’s financial sector

With AI usage growing rapidly across all sectors, @torontomet.bsky.social Mathematics professor Alexey Rubtsov is applying his expertise to help shape Canada’s AI policies for financial institutions. Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/... @researchtmu.bsky.social

Physics PhD graduate twice honoured for her academic and community achievements

Congratulations to physics PhD graduate Kalysta Makimoto, who was honoured with the TMU Gold Medal and the Governor General Gold Medal this fall. 🎓🎉 Learn more about her TMU science journey: https://www.torontomu.ca/science/news-events/2025/10/physics-phd-graduate-twice-honoured/

Headshots of TMU professors and Canada Research Chairs Andrew Kim, Harshita Yalamarty, Michael Olsen and Ali Tavallaei.

Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social professors Andrew Kim & Harshita Yalamarty on their selection as new Canada Research Chairs, and to professors Michael Olsen & Ali Tavallaei on their renewals. More: tinyurl.com/eutxast5 @torontometsci.bsky.social @arts-tmu.bsky.social @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca

Advancing optical research in blood

Last month, @torontomet.bsky.social celebrated the launch of The Optics of Blood: A Handbook, edited by Physics professor Alexandre Douplik. An international collaboration, the book serves as a comprehensive resource on blood optics for clinicians and researchers. www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

Learn how Chemistry and Biology student Amirhossein Foroughianyazdi, supervised by Physics professor Vladislav Toronov, is using AI to help health-care workers spot the warning signs of cardiac arrest earlier.

Congratulations to Faculty of Science alumnus Eno Hysi, who will be receiving the Isadore Sharp Outstanding Recent Graduate Award for his groundbreaking work as an emerging leader in his field. 👏

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A presenter explains her research at the URO Showcase.

A wide view of the Sears Atrium at the 2025 URO Showcase.

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the 2025 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Showcase. This event features culminating research projects from the URO Summer program. @torontometsci.bsky.social @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social @arts-tmu.bsky.social @torontomet.bsky.social