Friday, March 18, 2011

MIE Newsletter Vol. 02 // No. 34

March 14, 2011 Vol. 02 // No. 34

Table of Contents: Chair's Office // Awards and Recognition // Research Activities // Seminars // Graduate Studies // Student Affairs // Announcements // Vacation // Previous Newsletter & Links

Chair's Office

Industrial Engineering 50th Anniversary Seminar Series, Presented by Canadian Tire

On Wednesday, March 9, the department welcomed Carlos Menezes (IndE 9T3), vice-president, distribution & operations planning, Canadian Tire and Dan Chan (IndE 9T0), vice-president, logistics, Canadian Tire as speakers in the third installment of the Industrial Engineering 50th Anniversary Seminar Series, Presented by Canadian Tire.

Mr. Menezes and Mr. Chan discussed how to leverage technology to create a higher performance supply chain. A reception was held following the session in Michael E. Charles Council Chamber, at O'Grady's Tap & Grill.

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Reception » MC105

A reminder:

• AV and other equipment booked through RRS Lite
• printing paper supplies
• reimbursement cheque pick-up
• folders and hanging folders
• packages for courier pick-ups

Are handled by reception in the new location MC105.


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AMIGAS » Persian New Year Celebration



Date: Friday, March 18
Time: 12 - 2 PM
Location: MC330

Some Persians believe what a person does on Norooz will be reflected throughout the new year. So, make sure you are smiling and relaxed on Sunday, March 20, at 19:20:25 when Norooz and spring begins!



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Women and Leadership: Lessons from the White House



Date: Thursday, April 7
Time: 4 - 6 PM
Location: Michael E. Charles Council Chamber, GB202
Register online

The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering is honoured to host Dr. Connie Mariano for a special invited talk. Dr. Mariano served nine years at the White House where she was physician to three sitting American Presidents.

Outlining her journey through education, science & medicine, military, government service, private practice and now, publishing, Dr. Mariano will offer ideas for women about empowerment, inspiration, courage, and wisdom. She speaks to finding your passion and purpose in life – especially in the fields of science and education.

The UofT Bookstore will be selling copies of Dr. Mariano's book The White House Doctor: My Patients were Presidents, A Memoir, and Dr. Mariano will be available to sign copies.

More Info


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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 (416-978-5450).

Alumni can register online at alumni.utoronto.ca/MIEAlumniDinner.

Please register no later than March 31.

Awards & Recognition
Prof. Sun » University of Toronto Inventor of the Year Award



Nine University of Toronto scientists were honoured in the first-ever Inventor of the Year competition a special ceremony at the MaRS Centre on March 7.

The awards recognize U of T inventors or teams of inventors who have made significant contributions in three areas:

• Information and Computer Technology
• Social Sciences and Humanities
• Biomedical and Life Sciences; Engineering and Physical Sciences

Prof. Yu Sun's research group specializes in micro-nano engineering and precision instrumentation. Two of its patents provide complete solutions to automated injection of molecules or sperm into biological cells with direct applications in genetics, drug screening and clinical in-vitro fertilization. Based on these technologies, Marksman Cellject Inc. was established to commercialize solutions (hardware and software) for the clinical and life sciences industry.

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Prof. Fox and Prof. Meguid » Fellows of the Engineering Institute of Canada



On March 5, Prof. Mark Fox and Prof. Shaker Meguid were inducted to the EIC as fellows for their significant contribution to research and academia. Fellowship certificates were awarded by Mr. Tony Bennett, President of EIC and celebrated in a gala dinner held at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa. Prof. Jean Zu attended the celebration in her capacity a the president elect of EIC.


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Nina Haikara » The Globe and Mail

Communications coordinator Nina Haikara, is presently completing her certificate in freelance writing with the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. On Saturday, March 12, her article about Pal-Sac (post a letter social activity club) was published by the Globe and Mail (T.O. section) and online.

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Research Activities
2011 MIE Research Symposium » Call for Registration and Abstract Submission



Event date: Friday, May 13
Keynote speaker: Prof. J. George Shantikumar, Richard E. Dauch Chair in Manufacturing and Operations Management at Purdue University.

NEW Deadline for abstracts (oral and poster presentation): Tuesday, March 15

This event is free, but registration is required to attend. To register and/or submit an abstract please click here. You can also contact symposium@mie.utoronto.ca.

Lean more about the event or visit: www.mie.utoronto.ca/research/symposium


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NSERC Innovation Challenge Awards



The NSERC Innovation Challenge Awards recognize Master's and PhD level work that has been, or could be, developed into real products and processes.

These awards are directed to students who've graduated, or will graduate, between May 15, 2010 and May 2, 2011.

More information is available on the NSERC website.

Please notify Prof. Markus Bussmann if you are applying. The internal UofT Deadline will likely fall in mid-April.


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2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing

Date: Sunday, May 8 - Wednesday, May 11
Location: Toronto

Inviting members of the faculty and student body to present a poster on a topic of their choosing at the 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing. Poster presentations will take place during a reception on May 10 from 6 - 7 PM.

More Info


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AUTO21 » Call for Letters of Intent

Deadline: Tuesday, May 31

AUTO21 announces a call for letters of intent for automotive-focused research projects to be conducted over 24 months commencing April 1, 2012. Applicants whose letters of intent are successful will be invited to submit a full proposal detailing their research project.

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Seminars
MIE Seminar Series » Practical Solution Techniques for Large-Scale Network Design and Routing Problems


Distinguished speaker: Prof. Ravindra K. Ahuja, Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Florida

NEW Date: Friday, March 25
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: MC102


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Special Seminar » Bring 'Fresh Air' to Conventional: Research and Education in Engineering Design

Speaker: Prof. Charlie Wang, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Date: Monday, March 14
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: MC331

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Applications of Operations Research at Canadian Blood Services



This event is organized by University of Toronto Operations Research Group (UTORG) in cooperation with the IE 50th Anniversary committee.

Speaker: Prof. John Blake, Dalhousie University
Date: Wednesday, March 16
Time: 4 PM
Location: MC331
RSVP: org@mie.utoronto.ca. Refreshments will be served.

Visit the UTORG website or join their Facebook group.


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ECE Seminar » Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage

Speaker: Dr. Andy X. Sun, Nanomaterials and Clean Energy Group, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario
Date: Thursday, March 17
Time: 1 PM
Location: GB202

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Guest Seminar » Speaker: Prof. Kamran Behdinan

Speaker: Prof. Kamran Behdinan, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Ryerson University
Date: Thursday, March 17
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: MC331


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Special Seminar » Synopsis of Selected Recent Research in Composite Structures and Automotive Engineering

Speaker: Prof. Mohamad Qatu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mississippi State University
Date: Friday, March 18
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: MC331

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Industrial Engineering 50th Anniversary Seminar Series, Presented by Canadian Tire

Robert J. Howard (IndE 7T2), President & CEO, St. Michael's Hospital


Industrial Engineering in Healthcare...It's about time!

Date: Wednesday, April 6
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Michael E. Charles Council Chamber, GB202

Register online. Reception to follow in Michael E. Charles Council Chamber.

Graduate Studies
SGS Conference Grant Application

All applications must be submitted electronically by students by Wednesday, March 16.

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JDE 1000H Ethics in Graduate Research Seminar

Date: Wednesday, March 30
Time: 2 - 4 PM
Registration deadline: Friday, March 11

All MASc and PhD students who have not attended this seminar are advised to register as soon as possible. Students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For detailed information on how to register for the seminar and the location of the seminar.

More Info


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MIE Graduate Student Travel Grants

The MIE Graduate Student Travel Grant Program is designed to support the conference-related expenses of MIE graduate students.

Applications are due by Friday, April 1.

More Info


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Summer Session Course Enrolment

Summer 2011 course enrollment starts on Monday, March 14.

Course schedule, classroom information and session codes: click here and here.


Course enrollment instruction and supervisor's approval procedure are available online.


For courses that run from May to August:

Friday, May 13: Final date to add a course and to submit a supervisor's course approval to the Graduate Studies Office.
Friday, June 3: Final date to drop a course without academic penalty.

For two week intensive session courses:

Deadline to add a course is the start date of the course.
Deadline to drop a course is 3 days before the lecture end date.


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PhD Qualifying Exam

Brendan Eagen presents: Ambulatory Clinic Scheduling
Date: Monday, March 14
Time: 9 AM
Location: RS207
Exam committee: Prof. M. Carter (co-supervisor); Prof. T. Chan (co-supervisor); Prof. R. Kwon; and Prof. J.C. Beck.


Student Affairs
MIE » March Break Applicant Event



On Saturday March 12, the department hosted a successful March Break Applicant Event. This event welcomes students who have applied to our undergraduate program. During the day, applicants and their families have the chance to visit with professors, staff and students and learn more about our programs. Over 200 visitors attended the MIE sessions. Big thanks to our volunteers who ran information sessions/lab tours for the applicants and their families: Jason Bazylak, Prof. Mike Carter, Prof. Birsen Donmez, Prof. Olivera Kesler, Aaron Persad (supervisor, Prof. Charles Ward), Amanda Santos & FSAE team members and Daria Terekhov (supervisor, Prof. Chris Beck).

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International Exchange Update



Prof. Shaker A. Meguid has recently hosted a delegation from Maizuro National College of Technology, Japan, on behalf of MIE. The delegation, led by Prof. Kouichi Kanayama who is VP and Dean of Academic Affairs, is interested in establishing student and staff exchange with MIE. An umbrella MOU is currently being signed by the Dean to facilitate that exchange. Maizuro National College of Technology is a 5-year program and its graduates are assimilated directly to Japanese industry.


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National Engineering Month

The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering is a proud sponsor of High School Build Day, part of National Engineering Month (NEM).

One of its goals is to motivate younger generations to consider careers in Engineering. To celebrate this month, The Engineering Student Societies Council of Ontario along with several universities, including University of Toronto, built a Rube Goldberg Machine. Each part of the machine at participating universities was connected via the internet and the final step lit the CN tower purple. UofT NEM had a High School Build Day on February 26, where forty high school students from schools all over Toronto and the GTA came to help build the machine. They got to interact with current U of T engineering students and also get a little hands-on experience of what engineers do. The final run of the entire machine was on March 4.


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Innovation Nation » CSii Canadian Robotics Competition

Date: Tuesday, July 19
Location: Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, ON
Submission deadline: Monday, May 9

The Centre for Surgical Invention and Innovation (CSii) will bring together innovators from all disciplines to participate in the Innovation Nation Conference and Robotics Competition on July 18 & 19.

Day two of the conference, July 19th, The CSii Canadian Robotics Competition is open to all students currently registered at a Canadian University or high school. The competition is divided and judged in two categories. Submissions in each category, university or high school, may be made individually or in groups of up to ten.

Learn more


Announcements
University of Toronto Sustainable Energy Fair



Date: Wednesday, March 17
Time: 10:30 Am - 4:30 PM
Location: Bahen Centre

MIE is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2011 Sustainable Energy Fair (SEF). This event will showcase ideas about our first steps towards a sustainable future through interactive and exciting exhibits from student groups, community organizations, companies, and researchers. This year there will be over 20 exhibitors in attendance. Some of our highlights will include a discussion panel on Ontario's Long-Term Energy plan and free, delicious sustainable eats!

More Info


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Discovery 11 » Ontario Centres of Excellence



This spring, experience the Ontario of tomorrow at Discovery 11, Canada's largest innovation and commercialization event.

Connect with bright minds, bold voices and thought leaders. Forge new partnerships with the investment community and leaders from research, industry, and government.

More Info


VacationStaff:

Sheila Baker, Purchasing Officer: March 15 & 16

Joe Baptista, Facilities Coordinator and Building Officer: March 14-15, 18 and 21


Brenda Fung, Graduate Program Administrator: March 1 - April 1

Raymond Low, Computing Services Manager: March 14 - 25

Eleanor Morris, Executive Assistant to the Chair: Monday, March 14

Anna Vanek, Director of Administration and Finance: Monday, March 14 (afternoon)

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