The emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence over the past year has brought awareness of the capabilities of this technology and AI more generally. One of the questions that often gets asked is; “will this technology transform, or displace jobs?”. It has been recently reported by Goldman Sachs, Brookings, and others that Engineering, and specifically some […]
In this talk, Professor Jonathan Rose will start to lift the veil on Generative AI, exploring the mechanics and dynamics of the remarkable textual Generative systems that have come to the fore over the last year.
Headshot Credit: Leise Jones Established in 2018, the Fred Kan Distinguished Lecture Series in Engineering Ethics invites thought leaders to share research and insights that challenge us to think differently about ethical issues in engineering. Thanks to a generous donation from alumnus, Mr. Fred Kan, the lecture brings together undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, faculty, […]
Title: Illuminating the Sociotechnical in Engineering Education and Practice Abstract I was trained as a technically-focused electrical engineer working on control of wind energy systems. Although I enjoyed that work (and still practice in that area), I began to realize that the world’s wicked problems, including climate change – a big motivator for me – […]
Title: UBelong! Stories as a Promising Intervention to Address Equity Gaps in First-Year Engineering Abstract This talk describes an ongoing multi-institutional project focused on developing and implementing an ecological belonging intervention in engineering using stories developed through focus groups with students who previously took a first-year engineering programming course. The ecological belonging intervention is a […]
Are you in your first year of graduate study at U of T Engineering? Set yourself up for success by attending Welcome to Graduate School! This in-person event will introduce you to engineering-specific programs and resources designed to enhance your graduate experience. During the session, you'll learn to use a Graduate Map to plan your […]
Giant Jenga? Tic Tac Toe? Giant Connect 4? Join fellow graduate peers in friendly, competitive games! Meet other graduate peers at the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering over pizza nd fund board games. In collaboration with MoveU, the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice invites you to an afternoon of pizza […]
Celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week! Meet fellow PDF peers and learn more about how the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice supports you! Come to the 8th Floor Myhal Terrace Terrace. We’ll have coffee, tea, and treats available from 1:30 – 2:30 PM for you to enjoy while meeting fellow PDF peers. […]
The OPTIONS Program is an initiative to support all engineering graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to explore diverse career options. Purpose & Content Take a deep dive into career management and join a supportive community of like-minded Ph.D. students/candidates and postdoctoral fellows exploring career possibilities. The Cohort Program is an eight week, non-credit program facilitated by […]
The OPTIONS Program is an initiative to support all engineering graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to explore diverse career options. Purpose & Content Take a deep dive into career management and join a supportive community of like-minded MASc students exploring career possibilities. The Cohort Program is an eight week, non-credit program facilitated by faculty and professional […]
The SGS Supervision Guidelines is a document that will help you as a graduate student understand best practices in graduate supervision. Join us for this overview of the Supervision Guidelines including an overview of the roles and responsibilities of students, supervisors, and committee members. We will reflect on different supervisory styles, provide a summary of the SGS regulations for making […]
Explore the cutting edge of semiconductor innovation and the need for talent in this rapidly evolving field. This special evening brings together industry leaders and academic voices to spotlight opportunities, challenges, and the future of semiconductor workforce development. Featured Speakers: Chris Ouslis, Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA) , Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), National Research Council's (NRC) Chris Ouslis has spent decades strengthening […]
