February 22, 2011 Vol. 02 // No. 31
Table of Contents: Chair's Office // Awards and Recognition // Research Activities // Seminars // Graduate Studies // Student Affairs // Job Opportunities // Announcements // Vacation // Previous Newsletter & Links
Chair's Office
Industrial Engineering 50th Anniversary Seminar Series, presented by Canadian Tire
On February 16, the department hosted the second event in the Industrial Engineering 50th Anniversary Seminar Series, presented by Canadian Tire. The series' second speaker was Tom Woods (IndE 7T5), Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, Risk Management, CIBC. He discussed the financial crisis of 2008.
For all upcoming events in the Industrial Engineering 50th Anniversary, please visit: www.mie.utoronto.ca/IE50th.
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2011 MIE Alumni Dinner
Date: Friday, April 8
Time: 6 - 9:30 p.m. (reception & dinner)
Tickets:
• $80 each for alumni and guests
• $40 each for young alumni (2006 - 2010)
• This year, we honour the classes of 6T1 and 8T6. Honoured class members receive one complimentary ticket.
Location: Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle (Map)
Our keynote speaker will be Anne Sado (MIE 7T7), president of George Brown College. Click here to read more about Ms. Sado.
Faculty: please RSVP for you and a guest by contacting Shannon Osborne directly, or call 416-978-5450.
Alumni can register online at alumni.utoronto.ca/MIEAlumniDinner.
Awards & Recognition
2011 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards
Congratulations to graduating students Julie Hommik (MechE 1T0 + PEY), Anna Sheu (IndE 1T0 + PEY) and Chris Siemieniuch (MechE 1T0 + PEY) will be recognized with a Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award for their outstanding volunteer contributions. They were among 17 students recognized by the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.
Julie, Anna and Chris will receive their award at a ceremony for all University recipients on Wednesday, March 30.
Read about Julie, Anna and Chris' contributions
Research Activities
Prof. Nejat » University Lecture Series
Prof. Goldie Nejat was invited by the University of Toronto's School of Continuing Studies as a guest speaker on February 11, to present a talk on her robotics research to approximately 120 people for their University Lecture Series. The lecture series aims at inviting leading scholars, thinkers and experts to address an eclectic range of topics.
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Prof. David Steinman » Visualizing Science Symposium
Date: Tuesday, February 22
Time: 2 PM
Location: McLeod Auditorium
Prof. David Steinman has been invited to give a talk at the Visualizing Science symposium taking place at UofT from Tuesday, February 22 to Wednesday, February 23.
The event is taking place at the Mcleod Auditorium, Medical Sciences Building, and registration is free. A reception will be held on Tuesday evening in the Stone Lobby of the Medical Sciences Building for all registered attendees.
Full schedule is available online: www.scienceillustrated.ca.
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Recent Advances in Fuel Cells » Workshop
Date: Thursday, February 22
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:45 PM
Location: Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 475 Yonge St.
Organized and Sponsored by MITACS Elevate, with contributions from Ryerson University and the University of Waterloo, the first workshop on the recent advances will be held on February 22. This workshop will provide the opportunity for researchers, scientists, engineers, policy makers, and students from academia, industry, and government to exchange their knowledge and share their experience. Prof. Olivera Kesler will be among the workshop speakers.
Learn more
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Artery-on-a-Chip Workshop » Redefining pressure myography
Date: Tuesday, March 8
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Location: Bahen Centre
Quorum Technologies, together with the Toronto Microfluidics Foundry, are holding a workshop where technology developed by MFL and licensed, will be showcased. Prof. Axel Guenther and graduate students will speak, in addition to special guest speakers.
Attendance is free of charge. Please reserve by contacting Dr. Bohdan Soltys bohdan@quorumtechnologies.com.
Learn more
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2011 Canada Council for the Arts » Killam Research Fellowship
Monday, May 2 (optional): Editorial Review
Monday, May 9: Internal Deadline
Monday, May 16: Sponsor Deadline
Killam Research Fellowships provide two full years of release time from teaching and administrative duties to individual scholars who wish to pursue independent research. They are intended for established scholars who have demonstrated outstanding research ability, have published the results of their research in substantial publications in their field and are expected to continue contributing to the Canadian research community after they have completed their fellowship project.
These awards are valued at $70,000 per year. Fellowship recipients must obtain support for research and laboratory costs from other sources. Applicants who are retired are not eligible.
Learn more
Seminars
MIE Seminar Series » Recent Algorithms for the Dial-a-Ride Problem
Distinguished speaker: Gilbert Laporte, HEC Montreal, Université de Montréal
Date: Friday, March 4
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: MC102
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Reasonable Doubt: Science & The Collapse of Word Trade 7 on September 11, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Niels Harrit, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen
Date: Friday, March 4
Time: 7 PM
Location: Sidney Smith Hall, Room 2101
Admission is $12 through the UofTtix Box Office, or $15 at the door.
Flyer
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Industrial Engineering 50th Anniversary Seminar Series, Presented by Canadian Tire
Carlos Menezes (IndE 9T3), Vice-President, Distribution & Operations Planning, Canadian Tire and Dan Chan (IndE 9T0), Vice-President, Logistics, Canadian Tire
Leveraging Technology to Create a Higher Performance Supply Chain
Date: Wednesday, March 9
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Michael E. Charles Council Chamber, GB202
Register online. Reception to follow at O'Grady's Tap & Grill, 171 College St.
Graduate Studies
Volunteers Needed for Iron Ring
Date: Wednesday, March 2nd and Thursday, March 3rd
Time: 2 PM to 6:30 PM (Mar. 2) and 2 to 7:30 PM (Mar. 3)
The Engineering Alumni Office is looking for volunteers for Iron Ring. Volunteers are paid $15 and are required for both days and times. Volunteers MUST have received an Iron Ring and must be a graduate student.
Please contact Megan Murphy if you would like to volunteer.
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Drop Deadline
Last day to drop winter session courses without academic penalty: Friday, February 25.
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Master's Tuition Bursary
Deadline: Friday, February 25.
For detailed application information click here.
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PhD Qualifying Exam
Davoud Mohammad Ali Zadeh presents: Utilizing Sound Insulation Properties of Thermoplastic Foams for Industrial and Automobile Applications
Date: Tuesday, March 1
Time: 10 AM
Location: RS207
Exam committee: Prof. C.B. Park (co-supervisor); Prof. H. Naguib (co-supervisor); Prof. M. Bussmann (exam chair); and Prof. G. Hibbard.
Student Affairs
Graduate Studies » Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of New Brunswick
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, is seeking a Masters or PhD candidate with solid background in the general area of robotics and controls. Knowledge in fluid mechanics will be an asset. The candidate would be working with a broad based Canadian team of scientists to design and build an automated robotic dock for recovering unmanned underwater vehicles to the deck of a slowly moving submerged submarine. Sponsored by Defence Research and Development Canada, the project involves a team of specialists in robotics, sensing, dynamics, control, fluid mechanics, and simulation from across the Canadian Maritimes, including Halifax, Nova Scotia and St. John's Newfoundland.
Interested candidates should contact Prof. Juan A. Carretero. Start date is as early as possible but no later than September 2011. Note that due to the sensitive nature of the project, candidates are required to clearly state their country of citizenship in their application material.
Job Opportunities
Faculty positions » College of Engineering at Alfaisal University
Alfaisal University is seeking applications for a full time faculty positions in Industrial Engineering at the rank of Associate Professor.
How to apply
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Maple Leaf Foods » Process Modeling Analyst
A project oriented role focused on developing process simulation models (using Simul8). The manufacturing optimization group is responsible for developing manufacturing strategy and network optimization plans for the MLCF manufacturing network with over 24 plants and $1.8 Billion in cost of goods. This position is focused on developing process models and providing analytical support for our network transformation activities. It is an excellent career development opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing/engineering background and an interest in a career in manufacturing.
Experience: Undergrad or graduate level, providing the technical abilities and coupled with business exposure.
All interested applicants please forward your resume and cover letter to colleen.o'hara@mapleleaf.com.
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Loblaw
• Click here for Senior Analyst - DSD
• Click here for Integrated Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment Functional Analyst
• Click here for Integrated Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment Implementation Analyst
Interested applicants are requested to send their resume to supplychaincareers@loblaw.ca.
Announcements
U of T community encouraged to take part in Ontario Health Study
The Ontario Health Study is inviting all Ontario residents aged 18 and older to join a research initiative that will investigate the risk factors for the most common diseases. The study is supported by several U of T departments, including the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Joint Centre for Bioethics, as well as the University Health Network, Mount Sinai and Sunnybrook hospitals.
Learn more
VacationStaff:
Brenda Fung, Graduate Program Administrator: March 1 - April 1
Eleanor Morris, Executive Assistant to the Chair: March 3 - 14
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