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While tires are made from a combination of plastics and rubber, brakes are made of heavy metals, including iron, barium and copper. (Photo: Andrey Grigoriev/iStock)

From tires to brakes, U of T researchers tackle ‘non-tailpipe’ air pollution from vehicles

By Phill Snel | March 17, 2023
Haines Video

CivMin’s Prof. Sarah Haines in “What’s Your Story?” video

By Phill Snel | March 16, 2023
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Min Club wins Discipline Club of the Year

By Phill Snel | March 13, 2023

CivMin students celebrate receiving their Iron Ring

By Phill Snel | March 6, 2023
The Purolator Urban Quick Stop is the home of a new multidisciplinary collaboration between industry, academia and government that aims to explore innovative solutions to the challenges of last-mile delivery. (Photo: Tyler Irving, U of T Engineering)

Purolator presented U of T Sustainable Action Award

By Phill Snel | March 6, 2023
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Profile: Grant Liao – Lassonde Mineral Engineering student scholarship winner

By Phill Snel | March 3, 2023

Upcoming Events

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8:30 am Tour of the TRCA Archetype Susta...
Tour of the TRCA Archetype Susta...
Mar 20 @ 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Explore Sustainable Building Designs Join us for a tour of the TRCA Archetype Sustainable House on March 20th, 2023, and learn about sustainable building designs and high-performing homes. This is a great opportunity for those[...]
10:00 am PhD Departmental Defence by Aly ...
PhD Departmental Defence by Aly ...
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Stress, Strain, and Failure in Heterogeneous and Anisotropic Rock (PhD Departmental Defence) Candidate: Aly Abdelaziz Supervisor: Prof. Giovanni Grasselli Monday, March 20 @ 10 a.m. Join Zoom Meeting: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/85936665885  
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12:00 pm Calling all neurodivergent (and ...
Calling all neurodivergent (and ...
Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Calling all neurodivergent (and neurotypical) people for a brainstorming session to improve social wellbeing for all
PsychEng Seminar 2023 March 21: Prof. Meng-Chuan Lai, U of T Psychiatry Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12:10pm-1:30pm Room 2135, Bahen Centre 40 St. George Street   Calling all neurodivergent (and neurotypical) people for a brainstorming session[...]
3:00 pm Embracing the New Normal: A Harm...
Embracing the New Normal: A Harm...
Mar 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Embracing the New Normal: A Harm Reduction Approach to Living with COVID
Health and Wellness and the HealthyU Crew are hosting a webinar entitled Embracing the New Normal: A Harm Reduction Approach to Living with COVID on Tuesday March 21 2023 from 3-4PM. The webinar will consist of a presentation led by[...]
6:00 pm An engineer at the helm: navigat...
An engineer at the helm: navigat...
Mar 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
An engineer at the helm: navigating through change, conflict, and culture
An engineer at the helm: navigating through change, conflict, and culture Tuesday, March 21, 6 – 8 PM, in-person & virtual (HS610 and Zoom) Join Professor Elham Marzi (ISTEP) in conversation with U of T Engineering alumnus[...]

CivMin Experts In The News

Prof. Jeffrey Siegel | You Are What You Breathe. How to Test Your Home’s Air and Make It Safer

March 14, 2023 | TIME

Prof. Eric Miller | Toronto’s condo explosion is just getting started: A record 100 towers could go up every year — and these neighbourhoods will be most impacted

March 11, 2023 | Toronto Star

Prof. Oya Mercan | U of T community members mobilize aid for Türkiye and Syria earthquake survivors

March 07, 2023 | U of T News

Willem Klumpenhouwer, PhD | Opinion: It’s time for Alberta to get on board with passenger rail

March 1, 2023 | Edmonton Journal

Willem Klumpenhouwer, PhD | Researcher says Canadian cities should prioritize service to sustain and strengthen public transit,

March 1, 2023 | iHeart Radio

Featured

New CivMin faculty - Aryan REZAEI RAD -CROP

Meet Aryan Rezaei Rad: CivMin’s newest professor

By Phill Snel | January 2, 2023

Alumni Updates

The CivMin Class of 1T5 gathers for a group photo at their reunion event held Friday, February 3, 2023 at the Prenup Pub in Toronto. (Photo by Phill Snel, CivMin/U of T)

Friends in school; friends in fundraising for a new scholarship

By Phill Snel | February 13, 2023

Awards & Recognition

Min Club wins Discipline Club of the Year
Michael McCulloch (Year 4 MinE) receives SAG Conference Award
Saleh Ghadernejad, a CivMin PhD candidate, receives SAG Conference Award
Profile: Grant Liao – Lassonde Mineral Engineering student scholarship winner
Ike Arzoumanian (Year 2 CivE) and her team wins 2023 Sustainable Building Challenge
Profile: Michael McCulloch – Lassonde Mineral Engineering student scholarship winner
CivMin’s Praveen Siluvai Antony (PhD candidate) wins a UTSLA
Nebula, founded by CivMin’s Mary Daka (Year 4 CivE) wins $25K Prize at RBC Innovation Challenge
CivMin professors awarded DSI funding for collaborative projects
Pierre Lassonde promoted to Officer of the Order of Canada

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