Shoshanna Saxe: 2019 Clean50 Emerging Leader
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Shoshanna Saxe, Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering, for being named a Clean50 Emerging Leader. “Shoshanna drives researchers, engineers and policymakers to consider the full life cycle environmental impacts and benefits of urban infrastructure. Her research focuses at the intersection of what we build; how we build it and the long-term impacts infrastructure has on civil society.” Read the full award citation here. |
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Reminder: CEAB Reaccreditation is Approaching!
This is a reminder – our reaccreditation meetings are scheduled for Monday, October 22 – Tuesday, October 23.
Course Instructors please make sure the Department has all the course materials and exemplars it requires from you. If you’re not sure, please email Kevin Floether for more information.
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Attention All Students:
U of T Learning Abroad Fair 
Interested in learning abroad? Come to the Learning Abroad Fair to learn more about the international opportunities available to you! This annual event brings together representatives from U of T, partner institutions and student volunteers to showcase the learning abroad opportunities available to U of T students. Come speak to students and representatives about the learning abroad programs, student experience and next steps for your application! Looking forward to seeing you there!Tuesday, October 2, 11-3
At the Centre for International Experience (Cumberland House, 33 St. George St.)
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Introduction to Bitumen Beyond Combustion Webinar
Thursday, October 30, 2018 – 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.REGISTER Now!In partnership with Alberta Innovates and Stantec Consulting, COSIA is excited to host an introductory webinar on Bitumen Beyond Combustion!
Alberta Innovates is leading a new initiative called Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) that is advancing the development of non-combustion products (carbon fibres, asphalts, polymers, etc.) from Alberta bitumen.
This interactive and engaging session will offer a broad overview of the recent BBC study, Bitumen Beyond Combustion – Phase 2 Report, conducted by Stantec Consulting for Alberta Innovates which addresses the potential for using bitumen as inputs to non-combustion products.
The speakers will recap phase 1 of the study and expand on some key aspects such as understanding Oil Sands and bitumen characteristics, the participants, methodology, analysis, product selection, and overarching conclusions. The session will welcome questions and comments from the audience and conclude with a sneak peek of webinar 2 – Carbon Fibres & Uses (November 29 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. MST)
View the Report
Speakers:
- Nathan Ashcroft, Strategic Business Development – Energy & Resources, Stantec Engineering
- Paolo Bomben, Senior Manager, Clean Technology Development, Alberta Innovates
- Axel Meisen, Senior Advisor, Alberta Innovates
Quetsions? Please contact membership@cosia.ca
Click Here to Register Today! |
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Attention Graduate Students:
Grad Escape:
Games Night at Bampot House of Tea
Friday, September 28, 6:30-8:30pm
Tickets: $9 Available via bookit.studentlife.utoronto.ca.
Join us for some tea and board games at this local venue. Light refreshments provided. Please email Jennifer Pinker if you have any food restrictions: jennifer.pinker@utoronto.ca |
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Next week’s GCAC workshops!
Tues. Oct. 2 Clear Thinking, Clear Writing: Communicating Clearly to Your Target Audience
Grant proposals require you to communicate information to multiple audiences in a limited space without ambiguity. Such communication demands clear writing and an active awareness of the needs of both specialist and generalist readers. In this workshop, we will examine some of the most common stylistic and grammatical mistakes found in proposals and consider the ways in which strategic proofreading can help you to identify not only the errors in your writing but also the errors in your logic.
When: Tues. Oct. 2, 4:10 to 5:40 pm
Where: Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, Rm. 205
Instructor: Dr. Jane Freeman
Thurs. Oct. 4 Breaking the Ice: How to Start Conversations Effectively
This workshop aims to help students better understand how to open and have effective conversations with other members of their academic communities in a range of academic settings such as classroom, conferences, and functions. Topics discussed include the following: How do you communicate both verbally and non-verbally? How can you design icebreakers, starters, and small talks? How do you introduce yourself? and How can you maintain an effective conversation? .
When: Thurs. Oct 4, 4:10 to 5:40 pm
Where: Galbraith Building, 35 St. George Street, Rm. 120
Instructor: Dr. Pejman Habibie
This is the third of a six-workshop series designed for grad students who are non-native speakers of English entitled “Academic Writing and Speaking in English.”
Complete workshop descriptions and schedule can always be found on our website. |
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MEng Course Project Opportunity
Professor Drake’s research group is seeking one MEng student to assist with a one-term winter fieldwork project on reducing road salts using Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement. Field tasks will primarily consist of downloading data from various monitoring equipment and assisting with surface friction measurements on a test pavement pad located in Vaughan. Since data collection for the project will be weather dependent, the MEng student will be required to provide the fieldwork assistance following each snowfall event throughout the winter season. The MEng student should therefore be comfortable with working with tools outdoors for multiple hours during below freezing conditions. While the winter driving responsibilities for this project will not be required by the MEng student, preference may be given to those who have these capabilities.
About the study: Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP) is a type of Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater management practice and Permeable Pavement (PP) system that uses its joint spaces to drain water from the surface into an aggregate base layer below. PICP has been shown to function during the winter in cold climates, and previous studies suggest that the rapid surface infiltration characteristics of PICP can potentially reduce the amount of road salt needed to mitigate slip and skid hazards during the winter. However, these potential road salt reduction and safety benefits of PICP have not been rigorously proven or demonstrated. This project evaluates the winter maintenance of PICP in comparison to conventional asphalt using a controlled outdoor test pavement pad located at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s Kortright Centre for Conservation in Vaughan, Ontario. During the winter season, the PICP and asphalt test pad will undergo conventional snow removal and salting practices while monitoring for surface friction, surface temperature, surface conditions and discharged chloride concentrations. The results of this project will be used to develop a PICP Best Management Practices manual for the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute.
To apply for this course project, please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript, and a one-page example of writing to Jennifer Drake. The writing example should include references and may be from past academic work. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by email. |
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Joan Bath and Peter Howe Bursary for the Advancement of the Mineral Industry
CSA Global and the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) are pleased to announce the establishment of two $3,000 bursaries with the aim to assist geoscientists and engineers in a field related to mining, with their further education in Canada.
The bursary will be available to one male and one female enrolled in post-graduate studies in geoscience or a field of engineering related to mining, with a minimum of three year’s industry experience.
More information and the application package is available on the website.
Applications are due December 1, and the winners will be announced at the Student-Industry Networking Luncheon during the PDAC 2019 Convention. |
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| University of Toronto – Borealis AI Post-Doctoral & Graduate Fellowships
The University of Toronto – Borealis AI Post-Doctoral & Graduate Fellowships will support research and innovation at the University of Toronto and recognize emerging leaders who are establishing a record of research, scholarship and impact, and exhibit the potential to make significant contributions to the body of research in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Deadline: Nov 19, 2018
For eligibility and detailed program and application information, please click HERE. |
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SGS Award Announcements
SGS Conference GrantThe SGS Conference Grant provides modest financial support to eligible students who will be actively presenting their research at an academic conference.
This grant aims to provide successful applicants with funds to cover at least the minimum registration fee for the proposed conference as well as a modest top-up, when possible. Applicants are expected to seek support from various other sources in order to supplement their travel and other related expenses.
For more information, please click HERE.
2019 Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award
In honour of the significant contribution made by Professor Adel S. Sedra, former Vice President and Provost, to the University of Toronto, the University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA) has established this award to recognize a doctoral student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and extracurricular leadership.
For more information, please click HERE.
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Health and Dental Insurance Deadline is Fast Approaching!
The UTGSU Health Insurance Opt-In and Opt-Out Deadline is October 1st, 2018 by 5:00 PM (no exceptions will be made if you miss the deadlines)
– Link to the Opt-Out site: www.studentcare.ca.
– Link to the Opt-In site (for Couple/Family Opt In): www.studentcare.ca.
– Link to the 12 Month Extension After Graduation Opt In site: www.studentcare.ca.
– Links to the Benefit Booklet for 2018-2019: (1) www.utgsu.ca/insurance (2) www.studentcare.ca and (3) www.greenshield.ca. |
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Attention International Students:
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