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SUMMARY:Nature Inspired Surface Engineering (NISE) conference
DESCRIPTION:The Fourth International Conference on Nature-Inspired Surface Engineering (NISE 2026)\, following the third one\, will be held on Aug 10-13\, 2026 at the University of Toronto\, Canada. NISE 2026 will be hosted by the Department of Materials Science & Engineering. \nThe technical program will be held at Room #2158 – JJR Macleod Auditorium at the Medical Sciences Building of the University of Toronto (1 King’s College Cir\, Toronto\, ON M5S 3K9\, Canada). \nNature\, such as plants\, insects\, and marine animals\, shows unique surface properties in their components (e.g.\, leaves\, wings\, eyes\, legs\, and skins) for multiple purposes\, such as water-repellency\, anti-adhesion\, and anti-reflection. Such multifunctional surface properties are attributed to three-dimensional and hierarchical surface structures with modulated surface chemistry and mechanical pliability. Over the last couple of decades\, we have witnessed a significant advancement in the fundamental understanding of surface and interfacial phenomena of such multifunctional surfaces as well as the design\, fabrication\, and applications of those coatings/surfaces/materials. The NISE conference provides a means of reporting and sharing the latest developments in the nature-inspired surface engineering\, encompassing physics\, chemistry\, biology\, material science\, and various engineering disciplines. Topics of interest include\, but are not limited to: \nFundamental understanding of surface and interface science and phenomena such as wetting\, adhesion\, adsorption\, desorption\, friction\, (bio)tribology\, wear\, corrosion\, biofouling\, icing/deicing\, phase changes\, heat/energy transfer\, electrochemistry\, optics/photonics\, etc.\nMaterial processing and fabrication techniques for functional surfaces including novel techniques such as 3D printing and self-assembly\nSurface modification and coating techniques for functional surfaces\nMachine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for surface engineering\nHydro-\, aero\, ice-\, and oleo-phobic/philic surfaces\nSLIPS (slippery liquid infused porous surfaces) and LIS (lubricant impregnated surfaces)\nStimuli-responsive and adaptive materials and surfaces\nSelf-healing/self-repairing materials and surfaces\nSurface engineering in energy applications\nSurface engineering in water-related applications\nSurface engineering in biomedical applications\nSurface engineering in optical and electrical applications\nSurface engineering in industrial applications\nSurface characterization and metrology\nNovel phenomena and applications of engineered surfaces/coatings
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/nature-inspired-surface-engineering-nise-conference/
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SUMMARY:Special Talk: Engineering a Paradigm Shift by Autonomous Design of Perovskite Nanocrystal Alloys
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Prof. Yehonadav Bekenstein is an Associate Professor at the Technion\, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering \nAbstract: For nearly a century\, alloy design has been governed by the Hume–Rothery rules\, which assert strict miscibility limits based on ionic-size mismatch and lattice strain. Halide perovskites appeared to adhere closely to these size matching constraints\, for example chloride–iodide alloys were considered fundamentally unstable inaccessible for optoelectronic materials. In this talk\, I will show that these rules break down at the nanoscale\, with major implications for alloy design and phase-stability engineering. \nUsing high-throughput colloidal nanocrystal experiments integrated with a cluster-expansion model trained on DFT\, we completely mapped the stability phase space of ternary halide alloys across thousands of anion-exchange reactions. We reveal that nanocrystal size dramatically modifies miscibility behavior. Smaller nanocrystals suppress halide segregation and defect formation\, producing bright and stable Cl–Br–I solid solutions that are forbidden in theory and do not occur in bulk. This establishes nanoscale miscibility engineering as a new design principle that extends and in some cases overturns classical alloy rules. The same framework guides exploration of lead-free double perovskite nanocrystals. These multi compund materials with the elpasolite crystal structure (Cs₂BB′X₆)\, are electronicaly different then lead based perovskites. To enginer tunable and usedful excitonic properties multi-cation alloying and doping is used which expands the experimental parameter space to six different elements per unit cell\, and many more syntheitc descriptors. The example I will discuss focuses on alloying of the B site with Na-K-Li\, and resulting self-trapped excitonic properties. To accelerate these materials discovery we turn to self-driving laboratories (SDLs) that autonomously focus and narrow the vast multidimensional spaces by ancoring theoretical predictions in real-life data. By directing robotic synthesis\, real-time optical and structural characterization\, and machine-learning feedback\, SDL platforms provide a scalable pathway to rapidly discover key halide -perovskite properties\, alloy stability\, identify new phases\, and uncover materials with unprecedented combinations of properties. \nShort Bio: Prof. Yehonadav Bekenstein is an Associate Professor at the Technion\, in the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering\, where he leads research in autonomous materials discovery\, focusing on light-emitting and energy-related Nano-materials. \nProf. Bekenstein earned all his degrees in Physics and Chemistry from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He then conducted postdoctoral research as a Rothschild Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California\, Berkeley. \nHis achievements have been recognized with several prestigious awards\, including the Krill Prize for Excellence in Scientific Research and the Goldberg Prize from the Technion.
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/special-talk-engineering-a-paradigm-shift-by-autonomous-design-of-perovskite-nanocrystal-alloys/
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SUMMARY:Special Talk: Advanced Organic Electronics by Controlling Precise Charge Transfer Phenomena (Prof. Chihaya Adachi\, Kyushu University\, Japan)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: In the last 10 years\, there have been a wide variety of studies on thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF)-OLEDs focusing on the unlimited possibilities of molecular design. Further\, hyperfluorescence (HF)-OLEDs have been developed since they can realize the compatibility of high efficiency with narrow spectral width\, which is ideal for practical display applications. The advanced HF-OLEDs realized high light-emitting performance by engineering host\, TADF\, and terminal emitter (TE) molecules. Firstly\, we mention the comprehensive design principle for the materials and device architectures used in HP-OLEDs by focusing on fast T-S upconversion\, negative gap\, efficient FRET\, GSP\, and carrier trapping aimed at high-performance EL. In addition\, we underscore the crucial role of CT in organic optoelectronic devices\, shedding light on its importance in future organic devices such as organic thermoelectrics). \n  \nBio: Prof. Chihaya Adachi obtained his doctorate in Materials Science and Technology in 1991 from Kyushu University. He held positions as a research chemist and physicist in the Chemical Products R&D Center at Ricoh Co.\, a research associate at Shinshu University\, a research staff at Princeton University\, and an associate professor and professor at Chitose Institute of Science and Technology. In 2005\, he returned to Kyushu University as a professor and was promoted to a distinguished professor in 2010\, and his current posts also include director of Kyushu University’s Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics Research (OPERA) since 2010 and director of the Fukuoka i3 Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics Research since 2013. His research has been concentrated on organic synthesis\, device fabrication\, and optical and electrical device characterization of organic semiconductors. He has been serving as an editor of “Organic Electronics” (Elsevier) (2007-2019) and CCS Chemistry (2019-). His publications include over 670 research papers. He won Nishina Memorial Award (2017)\, Nagoya Silver Medal (2019)\, etc.\, and was selected as a highly cited researcher (Clarivate) (2018-2023) and Medal with Purple Ribbon (2023).< \n  \nThis seminar will be hosted by Prof. Alán Aspuru-Guzik \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SlDrPgd4S-9grJLHKdLvuoq3qWgvsyKvjMUNROc7YDk/edit?usp=sharing \nZoom Meeting\nhttps://utoronto.zoom.us/j/85456423413\nMeeting ID: 854 5642 3413\nNo passcode
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/special-talk-advanced-organic-electronics-by-controlling-precise-charge-transfer-phenomena/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241125T110000
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SUMMARY:Invited Talk - Materials Space-Tectonics: A New Paradigm for Designing Next-Generation Nanoporous Materials for Energy and Biomedical Applications
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Shahriar Hossain (The University of Queensland\, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering\, joint appointment at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology) \nLocation: Lassonde Mining Building (MB) Room 101 \nAbstract: In this talk\, Professor Shahriar Hossain will introduce the mission and vision behind “Materials Nanotectonics”—a pioneering conceptual framework for designing advanced functional inorganic nanospace materials. This new paradigm focuses on engineering high-surface-area nanoporous materials that offer abundant functional sites\, enhancing performance across a range of critical applications\, including energy storage\, catalysis\, targeted drug delivery\, and biosensing. Recent advancements in soft templating\, using amphiphilic surfactants and block copolymers\, have enabled the creation of mesoporous structures in diverse materials like metals\, metal oxides\, and carbon-based compounds. Notably\, mesoporous metals are particularly promising for electrocatalysis\, as their complex porous networks reveal a multitude of unsaturated atoms on high-index facets\, offering exceptional catalytic activity. During this talk\, he will discuss the design strategies\, synthesis and characterization of these nanoengineered porous materials—specifically those with magnetic\, electronic\, and plasmonic properties—and explore their potential applications in supercapacitors\, precision drug delivery\, and biosensing technologies. \nBio: Dr. Shahriar Hossain is an Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering\, with a joint appointment at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) at The University of Queensland (UQ). As Co-Director of the Australian Centre of Materials Nanotectonics\, he leads multiple interdisciplinary research teams\, making significant advances in the fields of materials science\, magnetism\, and applied superconductivity. Recognized as a global leader in his field\, Dr. Hossain’s pioneering work has significantly advanced the development of nano-engineered electronic\, magnetic\, and superconducting materials\, driving innovations in applications such as MRI\, power cables\, fusion magnets\, and biosensors.\n\nDr. Hossain’s research excellence is backed by prestigious awards/fellowships/funding\, including the Australian Research Council’s Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA)\, the Strategic Research Fellowship from the Australian Academy of Sciences\, and the Priming and Bridging Grant from the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering. His contributions have also been acknowledged with the Vice-Chancellor’s Emerging Researcher Excellence Award and the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellent Industry Partnership Award from the University of Wollongong (UOW).\n\nIn addition to his role at UQ\, Dr. Hossain has held visiting scholar and professor positions at renowned institutions worldwide\, including the University of Geneva (Switzerland)\, Ohio State University (USA)\, National Institute for Materials Science (Japan)\, Nagoya University (Japan)\, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)\, Institute of High Pressure Physics (Poland)\, Universitas Indonesia\, and the Institute of Technology Bandung (Indonesia).\n\nTo date\, he has published over 250 high-impact\, SCI-indexed journal articles with his work attracting over 14\,000 citations and an impressive H-index of 63 (according to the google scholar)\, setting him as a highly influential researcher in the scientific community.\n\nMore details in UQ profile – https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/21171
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/invited-talk-materials-space-tectonics-a-new-paradigm-for-designing-next-generation-nanoporous-materials-for-energy-and-biomedical-applications/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241119T093000
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SUMMARY:MSE Graduate Program Info Session & Admissions Q&A
DESCRIPTION:  \n🚀 Ready to take your career to the next level? Discover how a graduate program in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto can be the launchpad you’ve been looking for! \nWhether you’re eager to dive deep into research with our fully-funded MASc & PhD programs or aiming to expand your skills and fast-track your career through our professional MEng program\, we have a path to suit your goals. \nJoin Associate Chairs Jane Howe and Naomi Matsuura for an informative session to explore what our dynamic programs\, outstanding faculty\, and exciting courses can offer. A Q&A session with our Graduate Program Advisor & Administrator\, Susset Munoz Perez\, will follow. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more and get your questions answered! \nWhere: Online \nWhen: Nov 19\, 2025 (9:30-10:30AM EST) \nRegister here
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/mse-graduate-program-info-session-admissions-qa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T140000
DTSTAMP:20241114T140309Z
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SUMMARY:MSE Distinguished Seminar Series: Prof. Suraj Persaud
DESCRIPTION:Title: Understanding Corrosion Phenomena Relevant to Nuclear Applications: A Nanoscale Approach \nSpeaker: Professor Suraj Persaud (Queen’s University\, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering) \nWhen: Nov 14 (1-2PM) \nWhere: Lassonde Mining Building (MB) Room 128 \nAbstract: Corrosion and materials degradation significantly impacts the entire life cycle\nof nuclear power systems\, including current operating nuclear plants\, design of novel\nadvanced small modular reactors (SMRs)\, and long-term storage of nuclear waste. This\npresentation will provide an overview of key research areas in each of these important\ntopics\, particularly highlighting recent advances made using novel experimental methods\ncoupled with advanced microscopy techniques. Following this\, a recently developed\nquantitative micro-nano approach to understanding corrosion in nuclear power systems\nwill be outlined using the example of materials degradation in steam generator alloys.\nSpecifically\, stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in Ni- and Fe-based alloys in high\ntemperature (280 °C to 340 °C) alkaline and caustic environments containing lead (Pb).\nDetailed nanoscale characterization of SCC is used to develop mechanistic\nunderstanding. This knowledge is then applied to identify potential precursors to Pb-alkaline and caustic SCC of steam generator alloys. The ability to identify SCC\nprecursors\, which precede the onset of SCC initiation\, enables the exciting opportunity to\npotentially develop proactive mitigation strategies prior to the onset of engineering-level\ndegradation \n 
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/mse-invited-speaker-series-prof-suraj-persaud/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240629
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SUMMARY:The Summer School for Advanced Fabrication and Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterials and Nanostructures
DESCRIPTION:Dates: June 25th to 27th\, 2024 \n  \nTimes: 9:30am to 4:30pm \n  \nThe Summer School for Advanced Fabrication and Characterization Techniques is a three-day event from June 25 to 27\, 2024\, in Toronto\, Ontario\, hosted by the University of Toronto and McGill University through the Open Center for the Characterization of Advanced Materials (OCCAM) and the Toronto Nanofabrication Centre (TNFC). This summer school is the second UofT–McGill Electron Microscopy Workshop. The first was at McGill in 2023. \n  \nOver the three days\, participants can attend keynote talks from leading researchers showcasing the latest research trends on techniques and methodologies in electron microscopy and semiconductor processing\, including electron tomography\, electron holography\, volume electron microscopy\, photolithography\, and multiple high-end deposition and plasma-etching systems. \n  \nOn the first day\, you’ll be introduced to various fabrication techniques. The second and third days will be an advanced workshop on the latest electron microscopy developments. But it’s not just about theory — you’ll also get hands-on experience. You’ll attend in-person demonstrations on semiconductor fabrication techniques such as sputtering\, e-beam lithography\, and etching at TNFC on Day 1. The fabricated structures will then be characterized using the electron microscopy equipment in OCCAM on Days 2 and 3. \n  \nAdditionally\, you’ll also acquire hands-on experience on the characterizations techniques for nanomaterials suitable for the construction of high-capacity batteries and Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistor structures. The school is suitable for new and experienced users and is structured to provide skills in electron microscopy and semiconductor processing techniques. \n  \nBut it’s not just about the learning — the Summer School for Advanced Fabrication and Characterization Techniques also provides ample networking opportunities. You’ll have the chance to connect with other academic researchers and industry professionals\, fostering new collaborations and expanding your professional network. Overall\, the event brings together scientists\, engineers and researchers working in electron microscopy and nanofabrication to exchange knowledge\, share ideas and advance the field. \n  \nSecure your spot by registering for the TNFC-OCCAM Workshop before June 20th. Registration fees are $500 for attendees from industry\, and $100 for attendees from academia. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with leading figures in nanofabrication and advanced characterization\, and to receive guided training and certification in these advanced topics! \n  \nFor further information about the invited speakers\, presented topics and registration\, please visit the event webpage. \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/the-summer-school-for-advanced-fabrication-and-characterization-techniques-for-nanomaterials-and-nanostructures/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20240506T173115Z
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SUMMARY:The 5th UT2-MAC (the 22nd UT2) Student Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Since its inception in 2001\, the UT² workshop has brought together top researchers from Canada’s University of Toronto and Japan’s University of Tokyo\, providing a platform for delving into cutting-edge research topics\, fostering collaborations and facilitating scientific exchange. More recently\, this collaboration has been opened to students and researchers from Canada’s McMaster University\, leading to the formation of the UT²-Mac Workshop. \nFollowing the long-standing tradition of annual meetings alternatingly hosted between the Universities of Toronto and Tokyo\, this spring\, the fifth UT²-Mac (22nd UT²) Student Workshop will be taking place in Canada\, jointly hosted by McMaster (May 14-15) and the University of Toronto (May 16-17). This year’s program themes include: \n\nEngineering towards sustainable development goals\nEnergy for the Future\nEngineering towards Innovative Medical Systems\n\nSecure your spot by registering for the UT²-Mac Student Workshop before May 10th\, for $300 per registrant. Don’t miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to engage with leading figures in a broad range of engineering fields\, and to contribute to the advancement research and innovation! \nFor further information about the event\, and to access the detailed workshop itinerary\, please visit here. \n 
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/the-5th-ut2-mac-the-22nd-ut2-student-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230308T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230308T203000
DTSTAMP:20230215T155056Z
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SUMMARY:ASM Ontario Night: Three Key Concepts of Steel with Shane Turcott
DESCRIPTION:Networking Opportunity for MSE Students on March 8th! Join ASM Ontario in learning about the key concepts to understanding steel with Shane Turcott\, and celebrate his latest book\, “Steel Isn’t Hard (To Learn)”\, with a belated book launch. \nThis is a great opportunity to network with industry professionals of different backgrounds in Materials Engineering. ASM Night will be in walking distance of Oakville GO Station\, making it easy to attend as a U of T student! \nRegister at https://asmontario.org/shane_turcott_three_key_concepts_of_steel/ for $30
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/asm-ontario-night-three-key-concepts-of-steel-with-shane-turcott/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230302T140000
DTSTAMP:20221206T192554Z
CREATED:20221206T192554Z
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SUMMARY:TroostILEAD: Lessons in Leadership from Positive Psychology
DESCRIPTION:Lessons in Leadership from Positive Psychology   \nThursday March 2nd\, 1pm – 2pm (in-person)  \nRegister: https://forms.office.com/r/iMu0Ye3vhs  \n\nHow can we emerge from the stress-strain of Covid-times to thrive in our everyday lives? This Leadership Lab begins with a short lesson on a core concept of Positive Psychology: Resilience. With this powerful idea framing our thinking\, we’ll move into action-planning mode. You’ll leave the workshop with a clear idea of how to step up to the unique challenges of leading yourself these next weeks and months to succeed at Skule and beyond. Pizza and refreshments provided. Available to registered Engineering students.  \nAbout the Facilitator: Dr. Robin Sacks  \nDr. Robin Sacks has been teaching Positive Psychology and Leadership at Skule for over a decade. Her goal in designing TEP444 (“The Happy Engineer”) was to provide an opportunity for students to explore some of life’s big questions in an academic setting. As Director of Research for the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering\, Robin traveled the world sharing the findings from Troost ILead’s groundbreaking research in an effort to help professionals develop people skills alongside their technical education. Robin has a BA from Columbia University as well as a Master’s in Cognitive Science and a PhD in Developmental Psychology\, both from U of T. 
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/troostilead-lessons-in-leadership-from-positive-psychology/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230126T200000
DTSTAMP:20221206T192659Z
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SUMMARY:TroostILead: Who You Are Matters: Career Discovery Experience 
DESCRIPTION:Who You Are Matters: Career Discovery Experience  \nThursday January 26th\, 6pm – 8pm (in-person)  \nRegister: https://forms.office.com/r/RBw5ctX0w3  \nSpark meaningful conversations about what’s next in your education and career in this gamified clarification event. You will generate specific possibilities for your future and receive feedback to help you take action towards your goals. This Leadership Lab will guide you to make well-informed choices through the creation of a personalized clarification statement. Pizza and refreshments provided. Available to registered Engineering students.  \n\nAbout the Facilitator: Mark Franklin  \nMark Franklin (MEd\, PEng\, CMF) is practice leader of CareerCycles\, a career management social enterprise based in Toronto. Mark holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering\, a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology. Mark consulted with hundreds of organizations in his earlier engineering. He currently teaches the dynamic Troost ILead course\, TEP1030HS: Engineering Careers – Theories and Strategies to Manage your Career for the Future. Mark’s career management insights have appeared in The Globe and Mail\, National Post\, CBC. Mark produces and hosts the Career Buzz radio show\, where he’s interviewed hundreds of guests about insights and turning points in their career stories.  
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/troostilead-who-you-are-matters-career-discovery-experience/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230120T210000
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SUMMARY:MIC and ECC Present: Speed Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Materials Industry Club (MIC) and Engineering Career Center (ECC) will be hosting a speed interview event.Engineers from companies such as Peel Plastics\, Litens Automotive\, Magna International\, and CEP Forensic will be on campus to interview and network with MSE students! Sign up now via the link below to reserve your interview spot! This event is only open to students enrolled in MSE program art UofT. \nSpots are limited\, so sign up ASAP through: https://forms.gle/zGWFJMV9CB5H5pBw5The form officially closes January 14th.
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/mic-and-ecc-present-speed-interviews/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230110T193000
DTSTAMP:20221206T192810Z
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SUMMARY:TroostILlead: Navigating Conflict & Challenge Through Effective Communication 
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Conflict & Challenge Through Effective Communication  \nTuesday January 10th 6 – 7:30pm (in-person)  \nMonday February 6th 10am – 11:30am (online)  \nRegister: https://forms.office.com/r/VWd8kfJwBW  \n  \n\nExperiencing conflict and disagreement is common when working with others. But there are specific communication techniques that can allow you to move through challenge in order to find common ground. In this Leadership Lab\, we will unpack the positions and interests that halt your ability to understand another person’s perspective and move forward. By practicing tangible communication tricks and feedback tips\, you will leave this workshop with a comprehensive set of tools to transform conflict in dynamics situations. Pizza and refreshments provided. Available to registered Engineering students. 
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/troostillead-navigating-conflict-challenge-through-effective-communication/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221130T210000
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SUMMARY:ASM Ontario Networking and Speaker Night
DESCRIPTION:THIS WEDNESDAY: Networking Opportunity for MSE Students at a Discounted Student Price! \nCome learn about improving sustainability in the high temperature processing of abrasives and refractories with Washington Mills’ Furnace Processing Manager\, Grant Clare (B. Eng. Society in Materials Engineering 2010\, McMaster University). He will be drawing upon examples from his own work in managing plant processes. \nThis is a great opportunity to network with industry professionals in a variety of areas in Materials Engineering. Past U of T alumni have obtained job interviews and employment by networking at ASM events. \nHad trouble commuting to our previous events? For the first time\, we are hosting ASM Night in walking distance of a GO Station\, making it easy to attend as a U of T student! \nPlease register online for the Dinner & Talk Event by November 29\, 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember Event Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImproving Sustainability in High \nTemperature Processing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThere is a consistent disconnect between the current trajectory of CO2 emissions and what climate science largely agrees is required to limit the severest effects of climate change. The lack of change can make one feel despair. High temperature processes are energy intensive and can have a significant carbon footprint but can also play a substantial role in CO2 reduction. This talk aims to describe examples of current challenges in high temperature processes and CO2 reduction initiatives that have been implemented at Washington Mills.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrant Clare is a Furnace Processing Manager at Washington Mills in Niagara Falls\, ON where he is responsible for the electric arc fusion of refractories and abrasives. He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering and Society in Materials Engineering at McMaster University in 2010. He joined Washington Mills in 2014 and manages daily production\, material development and administration of an aluminium oxide recycling program.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 30\, 2022: Event Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNetworking & Appetizers: 6:30 p.m. \nDinner: 7:00 p.m.\, speaker to follow \nRegistration Fees: \nASM International Member: $40.00 \nNon-Member: $50.00 \nStudent: $30.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \nHoliday Inn Oakville \n590 Argus Road\, Oakville\, ON L6J 3J3 \n(Right outside Oakville GO Station) \nTTC/GO Transit Directions from Wallberg Building \nNote: Give yourself an extra 10 minutes to navigate Union Station. \nFree parking available on site. (But avoid driving out of Toronto along the QEW if possible – you will get stuck in rush hour traffic. TTC & Go Transit are your best option from Toronto.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/asm-ontario-networking-and-speaker-night/
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SUMMARY:GMCA Presents:  Establishing a Foothold
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about the event here: Establishing a Foothold – GMCA (gmcacanada.com)
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/gmca-presents-establishing-a-foothold/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T170000
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SUMMARY:Meet the new MSE Graduate Student Association (MSEGSA) executive team
DESCRIPTION:MSEGSA members from left to right: Rita Lyu\, Aashay Wanjari\, Terry Li\, Hongchen Wang and Peter Wei (Photo: Sherry Esfahani)\nThe MSE Graduate Student Association (MSEGSA) new executive team members of the 2022-2023 academic year were recently elected.  After two years of pandemic\, MSEGSA is excited to host in-person events and boost levels of student involvement while continuing to support  graduate students in their academic\, professional and personal journeys here at MSE. \nPresident: Terry Li \nVice President: Peter Wei \nTreasurer: Rita Lyu \nUTGSU Rep: Aashay Wanjari \nStudent Welfare Rep: Hongchen Wang (Undergoing vote-of-confidence)
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/meet-the-new-mse-graduate-student-association-msegsa-executive-team/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221028T130000
DTSTAMP:20221004T154544Z
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SUMMARY:CARTE Presents: Active Learning for Optimizing RNA Based Vaccines and Therapeutics 
DESCRIPTION:Active Learning for Optimizing RNA Based Vaccines and Therapeutics\nCARTE Industry Speaker Seminar Series welcome Michael Bailey\, Computational Scientist at Sanofi Data and AI Center of Excellence in Toronto\, for the first in-person seminar of 2022-23 academic year. \nTopic: Active Learning for Optimizing RNA Based Vaccines and Therapeutics \nDate and Time: Friday October 28\, 2022 (12:00 – 1:00 PM EST) \nRegistration: To register\, please see here. Capacity is limited. Please register early to secure your spot. \nAbstract: RNA vaccines saved the world from COVID. But vaccines are just one of several potential uses for this breakthrough technology. As the world leading vaccine manufacturer and one of the largest pharma companies\, Sanofi has recently launched its RNA Center of Excellence to lead the way in the development and use of RNAs for vaccines and therapeutics. While promising\, the use of mRNA raises several new computational challenges. These involve issues related to representation and search in the exponential space of mRNA molecules\, the design and optimization of their lipid vehicles and the ability to predict human response from non-human models. I will discuss these challenges and will also present methods we developed to address these issues. Our methods use deep language models and graph neural networks for representation and couple them with active learning approaches for optimization. By developing an experimental-computational strategy we were able to obtain more accurate RNA and lipid combinations while still reducing the time and cost to optimize vaccines for new variants. \nSpeaker Bio: Michael Bailey is a Computational Scientist at Sanofi. With a background in Mathematics (doing a Ph.D. at the University of Toronto)\, he transitioned into Machine Learning later in his career\, looking to work on real-world problems. In his current role at the new Sanofi Data and AI Center of Excellence in Toronto\, he works on Machine Learning problems to support the discovery of new therapies. \nLocation: Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship\, 55 St George St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 0C9\, Room 380Registration: To register\, please see here. Capacity is limited. Please register early to secure your spot.
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/carte-presents-active-learning-for-optimizing-rna-based-vaccines-and-therapeutics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221027T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221027T190000
DTSTAMP:20220927T134721Z
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SUMMARY:ILEAD Presents: Conversations Skills For Meeting New People
DESCRIPTION:Conversations Skills For Meeting New People – Tuesday\, October 27th | Register HERE: uoft.me/leadershiplabs \nIt’s easy to start a conversation\, but what do you say after getting past “hello\, how are you”? Join this interactive workshop to meet new people\, eat pizza\, and learn tips and techniques that you can use right away to start creating connections through conversation. All engineering students at any level of study and English-language proficiency are welcome! Research shows that building meaningful social connections is strongly correlated with our academic achievements\, mental wellbeing\, and professional success.
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/ilead-presents-conversations-skills-for-meeting-new-people/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221021T213000
DTSTAMP:20221011T194458Z
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SUMMARY:GMCA Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information \n 
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/gmca-networking-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T130000
DTSTAMP:20221013T183317Z
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SUMMARY:LLE ChemEng Presents: Understanding Molecular Crystals from First Principles
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Molecular Crystals from First Principles with Leeor Kronik from the Weizmann Institute of Science.The lecture will take place on Wednesday\, October 19 from 12-1PM (Eastern Time) on Zoom and will be recorded.ChemE community\, the talk link and passcode will be sent through email.External members are required to register at https://tinyurl.com/LLE19oct22 to receive the Zoom details. External registration closes at 9am on Monday\, October 17.Should you have any questions\, please email Jennifer Hsu at jennifer.hsu@utoronto.ca. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABSTRACT \nMolecular crystals are crystalline solids composed of molecules bound together by relatively weak intermolecular interactions\, typically consisting of van der Waals interactions and/or hydrogen bonds. These crystals play an important role in many areas of science and engineering\, ranging from biology and medicine to electronics and photovoltaics. Therefore\, much effort has been dedicated to understanding their structure and properties.Molecular crystals often feature significant collective effects\, i.e.\, phenomena that the individual units comprising the crystal do not exhibit\, but arise through their interaction. Such effects lie beyond the reach of textbook explanations. They therefore require a first principles approach\, which relies on nothing but the constituent atomic species and the laws of quantum mechanics.In this talk\, I will demonstrate how first principles calculations are used to explain and even predict collective effects in molecular crystals. Specifically\, I will focus on: (1) Unusual structure-function relations in biogenic molecular crystals; (2) Reactivity and stability trends in phthalocyanines (Pc) and subPc molecular crystals; (3) Surprising mechanical properties of amino-acid based bio-inspired molecular crystals; (4) Unexpected magnetic and spintronic behavior in metal-organic crystals. Throughout\, I will emphasize insights gained from a successful dialogue between theory and experiment\, as well as remaining theoretical challenges. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBIO \nLeeor Kronik holds the Katzman Professorial Chair and directs the Beck Center for Advanced and Intelligent Materials at the Weizmann Institute of Science\, Israel. He obtained his Ph.D. at Tel Aviv University and was a Rothschild and Fulbright post-doctoral fellow at the University of Minnesota. His research interests are in developing density functional theory\, with a current emphasis on advanced functionals for electron and optical spectroscopy; And in using density functional theory to understand and predict materials properties\, with a current emphasis on organic and hybrid organic–inorganic solids and structures. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society\, and has recently received the Excellence in Research Award of the Israel Vacuum Society (2018)\, the Kimmel Award for Innovative Investigation (2021)\, and the Outstanding Scientist Award of the Israel Chemical Society (2021).
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/lle-chemeng-presents-understanding-molecular-crystals-from-first-principles/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221013T130000
DTSTAMP:20221011T201733Z
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SUMMARY:MSE GRADUATE SEMINAR ​​​​​​: Meet Prof. Anatole von Lilienfeld
DESCRIPTION:Ursula Franklin MSE GRADUATE SEMINAR ​​​​​​​\n\n\n\n\n\n— Every week on Thu\, 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)–\n\n\nMeet our newest faculty member in the second Impact Speaker Series event of 2022-2023 academic year. Professor Anatole von Lilienfeld will be giving a brief overview of his research background. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate/Time: Oct 13\, 2022 | 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) | Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiography: Anatole has been the inaugural Clark Chair in Advanced Materials at the Vector Institute and at University of Toronto since 2022. Prior to that he was a Full Professor for “Computational Materials Discovery” at the Faculty of Physics at the University of Vienna. From 2013-2020\, Anatole held Associate and Assistant Professorship positions at the University of Basel\, and the Free University of Brussels. Until 2013\, he worked as an Assistant Computational Scientist at the Argonne National Laboratory’s Leadership Computing Facility. In spring 2011\, he chaired the 3 months program\, “Navigating Chemical Compound Space for Materials and Bio Design” at the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics at UCLA. From 2007 to 2010 Anatole was a Distinguished Harry S. Truman Fellow at Sandia National Laboratories. Anatole carried out postdoctoral research at the Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research (2007) and at New York University (2006). He received a PhD in computational chemistry from EPF Lausanne in 2005. He performed his diploma thesis work within an Erasmus exchange program at ETH Zürich and the University of Cambridge. He studied chemistry as an undergraduate at ETH Zürich\, the École de Chimie\, Polymères\, et Matériaux in Strasbourg\, and at the University of Leipzig.
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/mse-graduate-seminar-meet-prof-anatole-von-lilienfeld/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221006T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221006T200000
DTSTAMP:20220920T194201Z
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SUMMARY:NSBE Fall Industry Night
DESCRIPTION:More information about this event can be found here https://nsbe.sa.utoronto.ca/industry-panel-career-fair/ \n \n 
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/nsbe-fall-industry-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221005T130000
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SUMMARY:Lectures at the Leading Edge (ChemEng)
DESCRIPTION:Engineering Human Organoids\, Organs\, and Societies\, with Kelly Stevens\, from the University of Washington. \nThe lecture will take place on Wednesday\, October 5 from 12-1PM (Eastern Time) on Zoom and will be recorded. \nChemE community\, the talk link and passcode will be sent through email closer to the date. \nExternal members are required to register at tinyurl.com/LLE5oct22 to receive the Zoom details. External registration closes at 9am on Monday\, October 3. \nShould you have any questions\, please email Jennifer Hsu at jennifer.hsu@utoronto.ca.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABSTRACT \nAlthough much progress has been made in building engineered human tissues and organs over the past several decades\, replicating complex tissues remains an enormous challenge. To overcome this challenge\, our field first needs to create better three-dimensional spatial maps\, or “blueprints” of human tissues and organs. We also need to then understand how these spatial blueprints encode positional processes in tissues. During the lecture\, I will describe some of our work to develop multimodal “google maps” of human organs\, as well as both biological and technological means to build these organs. Finally\, I will speak to how we might together better built a more impactful profession by leveraging the power of all human intellect.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBIO\n\nDr. Kelly Stevens is an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering\, and Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at the University of Washington. Dr. Stevens’ research team focuses on human organ design. Her team is developing molecular blueprints of human organs\, as well as new methods to build engineered organs\, as through 3D printing and synthetic morphogenesis. Dr. Stevens also works to disseminate the message that to develop advances that equitably improve the lives of all people\, our profession needs to include all people. Dr. Stevens has received numerous honors and awards as a result of her work\, including Elected Co-Chair of the National Academies of Science\, Engineering\, and Medicine New Voices Cohort\, AIMBE Fellow\, Allen Distinguished Investigator Award\, NIH New Innovator Award\, BMES CMBE Rising Star Award\, John Tietze Stem Cell Scientist Award\, Keck Foundation Award\, and Gree Scholar Award.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLectures at the Leading Edge (LLE) is an annual lecture series hosted by the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto. LLE engages world-class researchers and thought leaders in Canada and around the world to spark conversations on the latest innovations in existing and emerging areas relevant to chemical engineering\, applied chemistry and the engineering profession. This year’s theme is “Envisioning the Future of Chemical Engineering.”
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/lectures-at-the-leading-edge-chemeng/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221004T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221004T190000
DTSTAMP:20220927T134451Z
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SUMMARY:Troost ILEAD: Club Leaders Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:Club Leaders Fireside Chat – Tuesday October 4th | Register HERE: uoft.me/clubssuite \nJoin us for our first Fireside Chat for Club Leaders event of the year! We will be talking about membership recruitment and engaging new members. Join the ILead team\, fellow Skule™️ Club Leaders\, and Eng Soc’s VP Student Life\, Noah Guerin to talk about best practices and practical tips to engage with your new teammates. The panel chat will be followed by an opportunity to discuss\, network and troubleshoot with other Skule leaders in attendance and enjoy pizza dinner together!
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/troost-ilead-club-leaders-fireside-chat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220929T120000
DTSTAMP:20220927T135038Z
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SUMMARY:Ursula Franklin MSE GRADUATE SEMINAR ​​​​​: Multiscale mechanical properties of additively manufactured titanium alloys
DESCRIPTION:— Every week on Thu\, 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\, Room MB128 \n\n\n\n\n\nDate/Time: Sep 29\, 2022 – 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nLocation: Lassonde Mining Building\, room MB128\n\n\n\nPresenter: Zhiying Liu (PhD candidate\, 2nd seminar)\nSupervisor: Prof. Y Zou\n \nTitle: Multiscale mechanical properties of additively manufactured titanium alloys\n \nAbstract: \n\n\n\nAdditive manufacturing (AM) is leading a new era in metal fabrication across multiple industries\, including the aerospace\, automotive\, and biomedical sectors. Titanium alloys are the leading additively manufactured metal components for the aerospace industry\, owing to many advantages offered by AM production. However\, most titanium alloys made by AM do not have satisfactory mechanical properties (low ductility and fatigue crack growth resistance) so that the number of AM titanium products used in industry remains limited. Titanium alloys generally consist of hexagonal-close-packed (HCP) α grains and body-centred-cubic phase (BCC) β grains. The mechanical performance of the bulk AM titanium parts largely depends on the deformation of the microscale α and β grains. In this seminar\, I will present the mechanical properties of AM titanium alloy (take Ti-6Al-2Zr-Mo-V alloy as an example) at both grain-scale and bulk-scale\, studied by novel high throughput nanoindentation mapping and in situ and ex situ macroscale mechanical testing\, respectively. I aim to explore the origins of unsatisfied mechanical properties and propose new strategies to enhance the mechanical properties and consequently extend the applications of the AM titanium alloys.  
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/ursula-franklin-mse-graduate-seminar-multiscale-mechanical-properties-of-additively-manufactured-titanium-alloys/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220524T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220524T163000
DTSTAMP:20220513T180813Z
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Lecture Series by Prof. Nora El-Gohary – Data-Driven Analytics and AI for the Built Environment: Emerging Applications and Future Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering’s\nDistinguished Lecture Series presents:\nData-Driven Analytics and AI for the Built Environment: Emerging Applications and Future Possibilities\nProf. Nora El-Gohary (CivE PhD oT8)\nAssociate Professor\, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering\nUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\nFREE TO ATTEND – REGISTER ONLINE\n(an email with location information will be sent out prior to in-person event) \n \nAbstract \nData analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are bringing unprecedented opportunities to reshape the way we design\, construct\, and operate our buildings and infrastructure systems. On one hand\, advances in digital technologies\, sensing\, and robotics are enabling new opportunities for collecting and managing data about the physical infrastructure\, the people\, and the surrounding environment. On the other hand\, advances in data analytics and AI technologies – including natural language processing and generation\, computer vision\, and machine learning – offer a new wave of opportunities for turning data into actionable insights\, advancing automation\, and enabling autonomous operations. Dr. El-Gohary will discuss recent research efforts and directions that aim to advance the science and application of data analytics and AI for sustainable and value-adding buildings and infrastructure systems\, with focus on critical applications in deterioration prediction\, compliance analytics\, and behavioral energy efficiency. This includes advanced techniques in information modeling\, information extraction from unstructured data sources\, multi-source heterogenous data fusion\, and advanced machine learning. Dr. El-Gohary will also discuss future directions in collaborative and human-centric AI including open knowledge networks and “living data and AI labs”. \nBio \nNora El-Gohary is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. El-Gohary’s research focuses on data analytics and AI for the development and operation of sustainable buildings and infrastructure systems\, including information modeling\, information extraction\, data fusion\, machine learning\, and big data analytics. Her research has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)\, Illinois Department of Transportation\, Qatar Foundation\, and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada among other funding agencies. The outcomes of her research have been published in over 140 journal and conference publications. She has received several research awards including the NSERC’s Discovery Award in 2009\, the NSF’s CAREER Award in 2013\, the Center of Advanced Study Award in 2015\, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) Award in 2018\, and the Institute for Sustainability\, Energy\, and Environment (iSEE) Award in 2019. Dr. El-Gohary currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Transportation Research Board’s Information Systems in Construction Management Subcommittee\, the Past Chair of the Executive Committee of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)’s Computing Division\, and the Past Chair of the Executive Committee of the ASCE’s Construction Research Council. She also currently serves as Associate Editor for the ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering.
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/distinguished-lecture-series-by-prof-nora-el-gohary-data-driven-analytics-and-ai-for-the-built-environment-emerging-applications-and-future-possibilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220426T190000
DTSTAMP:20220419T134501Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity Dialogue: Anti-Asian Racism Across History & Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, APRIL 26\, 20225:30 – 7:00 p.m. (ET) Online through Zoom – link to be provided upon registration. \n  \nAmy Go will share on the historical and current existence of anti-Asian racism within Canada\, and its intersections with larger systems of oppression and health inequities. All members of the University of Toronto community are welcome.  \n  \nAmy is the President of the Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice. CCNC-SJ educates\, engages\, and advocates for social justice and equity for all in Canada. CCNC-SJ has been at the forefront of the movement to combat anti-Asian racism since January 2020. Collaborating with partner organizations\, CCNC-SJ led the social media campaign to “Stop the Spread of Racism”\, launched the #FaceRace campaign\, developed anti-racism education tools for children and parents\, and coordinated advocacy efforts calling for government actions to address racism and its impact. \n  \nAmy is a social worker by training and has dedicated her professional career to serving immigrants and seniors\, promoting\, and advocating for culturally and linguistically appropriate care and health equity for racialized communities. For over three decades\, Amy has advocated for social justice and the rights of women and racialized communities through her leadership role in national\, provincial\, and local service and advocacy organizations. Amy was one of the leaders of the campaign that successfully obtained redress for the head tax and Chinese Exclusion Act. Amy is currently providing consulting services to facilitate organizational strategic development\, program planning\, development\, and review as well as anti-racism/anti-oppression organizational change. \n  \nREGISTER NOW \nKindly RSVP by Monday April 25\, 2022 | Registration link. You will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join prior to April 26\, 2022. For any questions or accessibility needs\, please contact the Office of Inclusion & Diversity\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine via medicine.oid@utoronto.ca.
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/diversity-dialogue-anti-asian-racism-across-history-healthcare/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220426T140000
DTSTAMP:20220425T134502Z
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SUMMARY:U OF T HUB Presents: BETTER CONVERSATIONS: HOW TO LISTEN SO THAT THEY WILL TALK
DESCRIPTION:AN OFFICE HOUR WEBINAR FROM THE U OF T HUB ON TEN THOUSAND COFFEES\n\n\n\nDo you replay past conversations that you have had? Are there some conversations that could have gone better? Or\, do you rehearse conversations that you will have in the future? \nIn this webinar\, offered as part of the U of T Hub on Ten Thousand Coffees networking platform\, we will hear from communication science expert Dr. Haesun Moon (PhD 2021 OISE) who will introduce a very simple and practical tool\, called the Dialogic Orientation Quadrant (DOQ)\, that can help you have better conversations at work and beyond. Open to all U of T alumni. \nAttend this webinar to: \n\nLearn how to have better everyday conversations at work and beyond.\nHear about the DOQ tool and how it is useful in guiding conversations.\nGain conversational strategies for both listening and responding.\n\nThe U of T Hub on Ten Thousand Coffees is a free\, online networking tool for the entire U of T community. More than 4\,500 alumni professionals\, and even more students\, use the free hub to give and get career advice anytime\, anywhere. \nOffice Hours are online career webinars offered as part of the U of T Hub. For alumni by alumni\, Office Hours deliver peer-to-peer learning based on professional best practices. Alumni volunteers also deliver Office Hour webinars tailored for students. \nTo hear more about the U of T Hub and other upcoming webinars\, sign up for the hub now.
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/u-of-t-hub-presents-better-conversations-how-to-listen-so-that-they-will-talk/
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UID:23688-1650873600-1650906000@mse.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:MSE Graduate Seminar: Structure\, order\, and extracopularity
DESCRIPTION:Title: Structure\, order\, and extracopularity\n\n\n\nPresenter: John Camkiran\, (PhD candidate\, 2nd seminar)\nSupervisor: Prof. G. Hibbard\n \nAbstract: \n\n\nOrder is an aspect of a system’s structure that holds much insight. Despite the fact that many physical systems are well modeled as collections of interacting particles\, a general approach to quantifying the absolute degree of order immediately surrounding a particle has yet to be described. Thus motivated\, this seminar presents a quantity E that captures the amount of pairwise informational redundancy among the bonds formed by a particle. Particles with larger E have less diversity in bond angles and thus simpler neighborhoods. We demonstrate that E is\, in principle\, able to distinguish a wide range of structures and conjecture that it is maximized by the icosahedral geometry under the constraint of equal sphere packing. An algorithm for computing E is described and results from its application to the structural characterization of crystals and glasses are discussed. These findings are generally consistent with existing knowledge on the structure of such systems. We compare E to the Steinhardt order parameter Q6 and polyhedral template matching (PTM). We observe that E has resolution comparable to Q6 and robustness similar to PTM\, despite being much simpler than the former and far more informative than the latter.
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/mse-graduate-seminar-structure-order-and-extracopularity/
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SUMMARY:MSE Graduate Seminar: Toward Printed Electrolyte-Gated Transistors for Flexible Electronics
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Guan Ying (Jane) Wang\, MASc. Candidate\nSupervisor: Prof. Keryn Lian\, Dr. Ta-Ya Chu (NRC)\n \nAbstract: \n\n\nElectrolyte-gated field effect transistors (EGFETs) have gathered much attention in the last few decades due to their key role in enabling potential printed\, low-cost\, low-power\, portable\, and flexible electronics in applications such as wearable sensors\, flexible solar cells\, and e-textiles. To further the portability and commercial viability of EGFET-based printed electronics\, this study explores the applications of polymer electrolytes in EGFET and their compatibility with inexpensive silver electrodes to replace expensive and process-intensive gold electrode contacts. Several additive manufacturing techniques such as inkjet and screen printing were used to fabricate electrodes in silver and gold for proof-of-concept testing. The electrochemical stability and capacitance characteristics were evaluated for a series of proton and neutral pH ion-conducting electrolytes. Among these aqueous based polymer electrolytes is lithium nitrate (LiNO3) salt in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) matrix. LiNO3/PVA is promising due to its wider electrochemical window on account of being a neutral pH ion-conducting electrolyte\, as well as its high ionic conductivity and specific capacitance which are necessary for efficient electric double layer gating in sub-1V EGFETs. Subsequently\, this study explores the transistor performance\, optimization\, and outlook of this electrolyte for silver electrode EGFETs.   \n\n 
URL:https://mse.utoronto.ca/event/mse-graduate-seminar-toward-printed-electrolyte-gated-transistors-for-flexible-electronics/
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