The InVEST (International Virtual Engineering Student Teams) program is an initiative at the University of Toronto (U of T) in the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP) in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. InVEST creates connections between faculty and students at U of T and numerous partner institutions around the globe based on mutual interest in research […]
On behalf of U of T Talks and Raw Talk Podcast in the Institute of Medical Science, we are extending our invitation for you all to join us virtually for this year’s symposium, Our Health on Thin Ice! Please join us on June 2nd, 2021 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm for an evening of discourse […]
A lecture by Prof. Doug Perovic So which belief is true: ‘accidents happen’ or ‘everything happens for a reason’? Behavioural sciences show that in the world of interpretation, human judgement is powerfully affected by how problems are initially framed. As humans, we are prone to subconsciously anchor on preconceived notions and then tend to […]
Special Seminar: "On the Nature of Impact, Lessons from Ursula Franklin" by Phil De Luna | July 15, 10AM (EST) This year MSE will celebrate the legacy of Prof. Ursula Franklin, the first female professor at UofT to receive the honour of University Professor in 1984. Join us for a talk by MSE Alumnus and […]
Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering Presents: Leading Others Thursday, July 22, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST Register: https://ilead.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/ilead-career-talk-leading-others/ Sometimes, opportunities to lead at Skule or work arise unexpectedly. You have a project to run or a team to guide. What do you do? Luckily, leading others involves skills that can be learned. Get […]
Are you curious about consulting and want to learn more? Well, you’re in luck! UTESCA is holding a Q&A panel of 3 current and former consultants working in Tech and Finance from companies such as Accenture, Vena Solutions, and IBI! Join us virtually on July 31st @ 1-2 PM EST to learn about a typical […]
Title: Welcome & MSE orientation Date: Sep 9, 2021 This orientation will give information about UofT, the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, the MSE department, contacts and links to various student services, MSE-GSA information, safety and program structure. Also, information about the MSE1000/2000 grad seminar course, officially named the Ursula Franklin MSE graduate seminar.
Registration Topic: Is it safe enough to return to campus? What do public health scientists say? Description: Please join us for an interactive panel discussion with leading health and safety experts in epidemiology, indoor air quality, bioaerosols, bioethics, population health equity, and more. Following brief presentations by the panelists, there will be an extended Q […]
Title: Demystifying Complex Multiphase Flow Phenomena in Continuous Casting Processes using Advanced Imaging Techniques Presenter: Amiy Srivastava (PhD candidate, 2nd seminar) Supervisor: Prof Kinnor Chattopadhyay Abstract: Steel is one of the commonly used materials for several applications such as heavy equipment, structural, automotive, oil and gas pipeline, windmill, pressure vessels etc. Steel products are widely used in […]
Each year Massey College and Science@Massey host the Franklin Forum on a topic at the intersection of Science, Engineering, Public Policy and Society. This year in honour of the centenary of the birth of Dr. Ursula Franklin we will hold a virtual event with colleagues, friends and family highlighting her contributions as a mentor and […]
Wednesday, September 22 at 2 p.m. ET Join via Zoom (direct join link for internal CivMin U of T audiences) Registration (for external participants) Engineering design for future climates – navigating a complex intersection of disciplines Biography Dr. Francis Zwiers is director of the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium (PCIC) at the University of Victoria. His former roles include […]
