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Father and three sons, all Civil Engineering alumni, found general contracting company together

By Phill Snel | January 9, 2025
Professor Minghan Xu stands in front of the U of T gates by the Lassonde Mining Building. (Photo by Phill Snel)

Meet Minghan Xu: CivMin’s newest faculty member

By Phill Snel | January 6, 2025
Celebrating Excellence: Doug Hooton Receives the Katharine and Bryant Mather Member Contribution Award 🏆 ASTM International’s Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates has honored Doug Hooton with the Katharine and Bryant Mather Member Contribution Award at its recent meeting in Orlando, FL. This prestigious award recognizes C09 members who demonstrate exceptional leadership and technical contributions. Dr. Hooton was celebrated “for his distinguished leadership and significant contributions in multiple C09 roles since 1985, notably advancing standards for concrete and its chemical reactions, and significantly enhancing concrete technology and its practical applications.” 👷‍♂️🔬 🏅 Decades of Dedication Since 1985, R. Douglas Hooton has been a driving force in improving concrete standards and technology. His work on chemical reactions and durability has revolutionized the field, blending science with real-world applications to enhance construction practices worldwide. Pictured during the award presentation are Dr. Hooton with C09 Secretary Thomas Greene and C09 Chair Rich S. Szecsy, PhD, PE, FACI, symbolizing the collaborative spirit of advancing concrete standards. 🤝 👏 Congratulations! Doug Hooton’s work is a reminder of the power of innovation, collaboration, and dedication in shaping the future of construction. Please join us in celebrating his incredible contributions to concrete technology!

Concrete recognition: Professor Emeritus Doug Hooton receives award for leadership and technical contributions

By Phill Snel | December 12, 2024
TORONTO, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 — — Lembit Maimets (CivE 5T6) at his Toronto home on Friday, September 6, 2024. Maimets has won some innovation and invention awards of distinction. (Photo by Phill Snel, CivMin/University of Toronto)

Ninety-eight-year-old alumnus wins coveted Prix Eiffel

By Phill Snel | December 10, 2024
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Biotech startup, Genuine Taste, wins $100K funding

By Phill Snel | December 10, 2024
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Engineering students take home intramural championship

By Galina Nikitina | December 3, 2024

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An illustration of the adjustable multidimensional (AMD) testing device to be installed in CivMin's Galbraith side of the Structural Testing Facilities (STF).

World’s first adjustable multidimensional structural testing system coming to CivMin’s Structural Testing Facilities

By Phill Snel | July 25, 2023

Alumni Updates

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Father and three sons, all Civil Engineering alumni, found general contracting company together

By Phill Snel | January 9, 2025

Awards & Recognition

SDG research on campus garners a U of T Student Award
Concrete recognition: Professor Emeritus Doug Hooton receives award for leadership and technical contributions
Ninety-eight-year-old alumnus wins coveted Prix Eiffel
Biotech startup, Genuine Taste, wins $100K funding
CivMin alumni to receive 2024 Arbor Awards
Grad student’s paper awarded Editor’s Choice by prestigious water journal 
Alumnus wins innovation award for sci-fi design
CivMin students shine at TimberFever 2024 event, placing in the top three teams
CivMin alumnus, Olugbenga Olubanjo, to receive Rising Star Award
Undergrad wins best overall poster presentation

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