Alumni News

Company founded by EngSci alumnus prepares for Canada’s first-ever commercial rocket launch 

December 17, 2025

By Samantha Younan The excitement at NordSpace is ramping up, as the Canadian space company prepares to launch the first suborbital flight of its Taiga rocket. If successful, it will mark […]

U of T Engineering commemorates National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 4, 2025

By Tyler Irving On Friday, a monument designed and built by U of T Engineering students will be on display on the front steps of the Galbraith building to mark the […]

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Celebrating EngSci’s alumni volunteers at the 2025 Arbor Awards

November 28, 2025

  Alumni volunteers generously contribute their time to support the EngSci program and its students through mentorship, career networking, service in governance, in-class panel discussions, and more.  By sharing their […]

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In Memoriam – Professor Peter Stangeby (1943 – 2025)

November 21, 2025

  The University of Toronto Institute of Aerospace Studies and the Division of Engineering Science are saddened to announce the passing of Professor Emeritus Peter Stangeby. Born in Arvida, Quebec, […]

EngSci alumnus David Ha named to Time100 AI 2025

October 20, 2025

  David Ha (EngSci 0T3, MMF 0T4), founder of Japanese company Sakana AI, has been named to the Time100 AI 2025 list. The annual list recognizes “innovators, leaders and thinkers reshaping our […]

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Who will be the first to launch a rocket into orbit from Canada? This EngSci alumnus hopes his company will lead the way

August 23, 2025

  Canada has long been very active in the space sector, from building satellites and the famous Canadarm for the International Space Station to participating in missions to Mars.  But […]

‘You learn how to learn’: How this EngSci grad gained the confidence to take on big challenges in clean energy and more

June 2, 2025

By Tyler Irving Growing up, Armita Khashayardoost (EngSci 2T4 + PEY) did not lack for engineering role models — in fact she almost had too many.  “Both my parents are engineers, […]

EngSci staff, faculty, and alumna recognized for excellence in student support and teaching

May 2, 2025

Three members of the EngSci community have been honoured with U of T Engineering 2025 Staff and Teaching Awards. Our Academic Advisor for Years 1 & 2 international students, Irma […]

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Two EngSci alumni elected to the Canadian Academy of Engineering

March 31, 2025

ECE Professor Paul Chow (EngSci 7T7, ECE MASc 7T9, PhD 8T4) and fellow alumus an Professor Philip Ferguson (EngSci 0T0) are among seven U of T Engineering community members to be […]

EngSci students recognized for their contributions to the U of T Engineering community

March 20, 2025

  By Kristina Kazandjian On March 13, U of T Engineering students were celebrated for their leadership and service to the university at an event hosted by the U of […]