Alumni News

screenshot of Rahul Goel being interviewed on CBC's The National

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 […]

photos of Professor Paul Chow and Philip Ferguson

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 […]

How a PEY Co-op experience launched an EngSci alumnus into space sustainability

March 11, 2025

  By Christina Andrews Zayne Thawer (EngSci 2T0+ PEY) never imagined the career path his Professional Experience Year Co-op Program (PEY Co-op) at Safran Landing Systems would open up.   “My […]

U of T Engineering remembers December 6th

December 6, 2024

  By Tyler Irving An interactive sculpture designed and built by U of T Engineering students now stands on the front steps of the Galbraith building. It features 14 candles […]

photo of Martin Staadecker wearing a green down jacket outdoors on a sunny day in front of greenery

Batteries and windmills: an EngSci summer research story

November 22, 2024

  Can renewable energy provide a stable and affordable source for our electricity demands? And how will we create efficient electricity grids to meet these needs? These are the kinds […]

UTAT team set amateur rocketry altitude record at Launch Canada 2024

October 15, 2024

  By Safa Jinje In late August, the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT) Rocketry division placed second in the advanced category— and cemented their place in the record books — […]

Bold solutions for a better world: U of T Engineering Impact Report 2024

September 29, 2024

Titled “Bold solutions for a better world,” we are proud to share our community’s stories of impact, resilience, creativity and innovation. Read about the exceptional achievements that have defined the […]