International Journal of Energy Science
http://www.ijesci.org
CALL FOR PAPERS
International Journal of Energy Science is a multi-disciplinary focus for activities relating to the development, assessment and management of energy-related programs.
To promote this journal, this journal provides open access, no publication fee, rapid publication, indexing service and reference service at the present.
You are welcome to submit a special issue proposal or some manuscripts in four major areas as follows:
1.Energy economics and policy including energy demand and supply study, resources document, transportation and conversion pricing, modeling, security and organizational structure.
2.Energy technology including energy exploration, conversion, transportation technologies, utilization technologies such as rational use of energy in industry, energy efficient building system, system simulation, and cogeneration.
3.Energy regulation, promotion, and environmental concerns including analysis of energy systems structure, restructuring, regulation and promotion for energy conservation, clean development mechanism, and energy enhancement of social development.
4.Electric power system including electricity demand forecasting and planning, electric supply structure and economics, power system dynamics and stability, power system operation and control, and power distribution.
PAPER SUBMISSION WEBSITE:
http://www.ijesci.org/authorCenter.aspx
Best wishes,
Rachel Young
The Office of International Journal of Energy Science
EMAIL:
ijes@seinst.org
Friday, March 25, 2011
High Performance Building Expo
April 27th and 28th, 2011 – 2-day High Performance Buildings Expo
50 Beth Nealson Drive, Toronto, ON M4H 1M6
Tremco Roofing & Building Maintenance Division, Tremco Sealants & Waterproofing Division, Dryvit Systems Canada and Euclid Chemical, all members of the RPM Building Solutions Group, invite you to a first in Ontario, a 2 day High Performance Buildings Expo.
This exposition will offer unique insight into some of the newest construction materials, systems and application techniques along with lectures by design professionals and academics. The Expo structure will allow those who attend to view only those demonstrations and lectures that are of most interest to them because the demonstrations and lectures will take place simultaneously and will be repeated throughout the day.
Day 1 is for Design Professionals, building owners and managers. Students enrolled in Building Science courses at Ontario Universities and Colleges are encouraged to attend as well, as there will also be a job fair from 10:00 AM—3:00PM.
Day 2 is an invitation-only event entitled “The Presidents Panel.” Here the Presidents of RPM Building Solutions Group, Tremco Roofing, Tremco Sealants, Dryvit, and Euclid Chemicals will be available to discuss how the manufacturing sector can better service the Ontario and Canadian construction market place. It is our sincere hope that you will find time in your schedule to join us for this exciting event!
To register online, please go to:
http://tremcoroofing.com/seminars_schedule.asp?type=5
or you can register via email at:
tremcoseminar@tremcoinc.com
From the desk of
Shawn Sinnott
Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance
Essex, Kent and Lambton Counties
(519) 969-2351 office
(519) 818-9940 mobile
www.tremcoinc.com
ssinnott@tremcoinc.com
50 Beth Nealson Drive, Toronto, ON M4H 1M6
Tremco Roofing & Building Maintenance Division, Tremco Sealants & Waterproofing Division, Dryvit Systems Canada and Euclid Chemical, all members of the RPM Building Solutions Group, invite you to a first in Ontario, a 2 day High Performance Buildings Expo.
This exposition will offer unique insight into some of the newest construction materials, systems and application techniques along with lectures by design professionals and academics. The Expo structure will allow those who attend to view only those demonstrations and lectures that are of most interest to them because the demonstrations and lectures will take place simultaneously and will be repeated throughout the day.
Day 1 is for Design Professionals, building owners and managers. Students enrolled in Building Science courses at Ontario Universities and Colleges are encouraged to attend as well, as there will also be a job fair from 10:00 AM—3:00PM.
Day 2 is an invitation-only event entitled “The Presidents Panel.” Here the Presidents of RPM Building Solutions Group, Tremco Roofing, Tremco Sealants, Dryvit, and Euclid Chemicals will be available to discuss how the manufacturing sector can better service the Ontario and Canadian construction market place. It is our sincere hope that you will find time in your schedule to join us for this exciting event!
To register online, please go to:
http://tremcoroofing.com/seminars_schedule.asp?type=5
or you can register via email at:
tremcoseminar@tremcoinc.com
From the desk of
Shawn Sinnott
Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance
Essex, Kent and Lambton Counties
(519) 969-2351 office
(519) 818-9940 mobile
www.tremcoinc.com
ssinnott@tremcoinc.com
[SGS] Registration - Submission of Winter 2011 Grades - Instructions for APSC Faculty
ATTENTION GRADUATE ADMINISTRATORS – PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THIS MEMO TO GRADUATE FACULTY TEACHING WINTER 2011 COURSES.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Graduate Faculty Teaching “H” and “Y” Winter 2011 Courses in Applied Science and Engineering Graduate Programs
FROM: Heather Kelly, Director of Student Services
DATE: March 24, 2011
RE: Submission of Winter 2011 Grades – Instructions for APSC Faculty
Since Fall 2006, instructors in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering have been able to submit grades in graduate courses using the same electronic system as for their undergraduate courses. Instructions are included below. Instructors who do not wish to use the system should contact their graduate administrator for a Grade Collection List.
Important Notice:
• Grades for a course will not be loaded to ROSI unless all grades are entered. If a student has not attended, please submit a failure.
• Grades must be submitted by no later than May 6, 2011 to allow for review and approval in the graduate unit from May 10 to 13, 2011 and release to students on May 18, 2011.
• All grade revisions must be submitted to SGS for approval.
• In all cases of incomplete course work, instructors should submit to their graduate unit whatever grade has been earned; blanks, NGA, or INC notations should not be accepted. For more information on the guidelines for the correct use of INC, SDF and WDR, please review Vice-Dean Berry Smith’s memo dated March 18, 2009 which is posted on the SGS website: www.sgs.utoronto.ca/adminsupport/memos/0809/006.htm
Submitting grades:
1. Grades should be entered in the APSC electronic marks system by no later than May 6, 2011. The deadline for departments to enter Winter session grades manually in ROSI or to mark electronic grades as “approved” is May 13, 2011 but your graduate administrator may need you to submit grades by an earlier date to allow time for processing. Students will be able to check their grades by using the Student Web Service on May 18, 2011.
2. The “H” (half) or “Y” (full) in the course number represents the weight of the course overall. The Section code designates the period of time in which the course is held. Section “Y” represents a course held over a full year, “S” represents a course offered in the Winter session only regardless of weight.
3. Only letter grades can be entered or approved for graduate students by the graduate unit. Please note that the only non-grade reports that departments should enter are CR/NCR and SDF. An INC should only be used in consultation with your SSO at SGS. For graduate students, please record your final grade according to the following University Grading Practices Policy:
Letter Grade Scale Grade Meaning Numerical Scale of Marks
A+ 90 – 100%
A Excellent 85 – 89%
A- 80 – 84%
B+ 77 – 79%
B Good 73 – 76%
B- 70 – 72%
FZ Inadequate 0 – 69%
If a graduate course has been approved for such grading, you may also use:
CR Credit
NCR No Credit
Non-Grade Reports:
• INC (Incomplete) may be assigned as a final report by a graduate unit review committee or
SGS Vice Dean on the basis of incomplete course work in special circumstances (e.g. Medical reasons or when there are no grounds for assigning in a failing grade). INC carries no credit and is not considered for averaging purposes.
• SDF (Standing Deferred) may be assigned by a graduate unit review committee to a
student who has been granted an extension for the completion of course work beyond the SGS deadline for completion of course work, pending receipt from the instructor of a final course report. It must be replaced by a final grade by next SGS deadline (September 16, 2011) for completion of course work. SDF is not considered for averaging purposes and carries no credit. If it is not replaced by September 16, 2011, SGS will contact the graduate unit to request submission of the grade.
• IPR is an interim grade generated by ROSI for a course that is in progress for more than one session, (i.e. a full year course or a course that is continuous over several years). Graduate units and instructors should not use IPR as a grade report.
• WDR is entered only by SGS when a graduate unit review committee approves and submits to SGS a request for late withdrawal from a course due to extenuating circumstances. It carries no credit for the course and is not considered for averaging purposes. Graduate units should not use WDR as a grade report.
4. For undergraduate students, grades may be assigned from the numerical scale of marks, consisting of integers from 0 to 100 or, if appropriate, from the CR/NCR scale. Undergraduate students are indicated on the grade list under the Program code e.g. BA, BSC, BASC etc.
5. If you have a grade for a student who is not on your list, please submit the grade in writing to your graduate administrator, preferably on the SGS Grade Submission Form.
NOTE: Care should be taken if using Blackboard Gradebook to handle student grades. The current version of Blackboard allows grades to be entered as letters as well as numbers, but the default conversion between the two uses the UofT undergraduate grading scale. Though the correct equivalencies can be programmed, we strongly recommend that if Gradebook is used, only numeric grades be used both at entry and in reporting. Conversion to letter grades should be done by hand, only after the final mark is calculated, before submission to SGS via the department (note that letter grades are required reporting for graduate students, whereas numeric grades are the norm for undergraduates in graduate courses).
This memo will be posted on the SGS website in the near future at: http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/adminsupport/memos/2010-11.htm
Thank you.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Graduate Faculty Teaching “H” and “Y” Winter 2011 Courses in Applied Science and Engineering Graduate Programs
FROM: Heather Kelly, Director of Student Services
DATE: March 24, 2011
RE: Submission of Winter 2011 Grades – Instructions for APSC Faculty
Since Fall 2006, instructors in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering have been able to submit grades in graduate courses using the same electronic system as for their undergraduate courses. Instructions are included below. Instructors who do not wish to use the system should contact their graduate administrator for a Grade Collection List.
Important Notice:
• Grades for a course will not be loaded to ROSI unless all grades are entered. If a student has not attended, please submit a failure.
• Grades must be submitted by no later than May 6, 2011 to allow for review and approval in the graduate unit from May 10 to 13, 2011 and release to students on May 18, 2011.
• All grade revisions must be submitted to SGS for approval.
• In all cases of incomplete course work, instructors should submit to their graduate unit whatever grade has been earned; blanks, NGA, or INC notations should not be accepted. For more information on the guidelines for the correct use of INC, SDF and WDR, please review Vice-Dean Berry Smith’s memo dated March 18, 2009 which is posted on the SGS website: www.sgs.utoronto.ca/adminsupport/memos/0809/006.htm
Submitting grades:
1. Grades should be entered in the APSC electronic marks system by no later than May 6, 2011. The deadline for departments to enter Winter session grades manually in ROSI or to mark electronic grades as “approved” is May 13, 2011 but your graduate administrator may need you to submit grades by an earlier date to allow time for processing. Students will be able to check their grades by using the Student Web Service on May 18, 2011.
2. The “H” (half) or “Y” (full) in the course number represents the weight of the course overall. The Section code designates the period of time in which the course is held. Section “Y” represents a course held over a full year, “S” represents a course offered in the Winter session only regardless of weight.
3. Only letter grades can be entered or approved for graduate students by the graduate unit. Please note that the only non-grade reports that departments should enter are CR/NCR and SDF. An INC should only be used in consultation with your SSO at SGS. For graduate students, please record your final grade according to the following University Grading Practices Policy:
Letter Grade Scale Grade Meaning Numerical Scale of Marks
A+ 90 – 100%
A Excellent 85 – 89%
A- 80 – 84%
B+ 77 – 79%
B Good 73 – 76%
B- 70 – 72%
FZ Inadequate 0 – 69%
If a graduate course has been approved for such grading, you may also use:
CR Credit
NCR No Credit
Non-Grade Reports:
• INC (Incomplete) may be assigned as a final report by a graduate unit review committee or
SGS Vice Dean on the basis of incomplete course work in special circumstances (e.g. Medical reasons or when there are no grounds for assigning in a failing grade). INC carries no credit and is not considered for averaging purposes.
• SDF (Standing Deferred) may be assigned by a graduate unit review committee to a
student who has been granted an extension for the completion of course work beyond the SGS deadline for completion of course work, pending receipt from the instructor of a final course report. It must be replaced by a final grade by next SGS deadline (September 16, 2011) for completion of course work. SDF is not considered for averaging purposes and carries no credit. If it is not replaced by September 16, 2011, SGS will contact the graduate unit to request submission of the grade.
• IPR is an interim grade generated by ROSI for a course that is in progress for more than one session, (i.e. a full year course or a course that is continuous over several years). Graduate units and instructors should not use IPR as a grade report.
• WDR is entered only by SGS when a graduate unit review committee approves and submits to SGS a request for late withdrawal from a course due to extenuating circumstances. It carries no credit for the course and is not considered for averaging purposes. Graduate units should not use WDR as a grade report.
4. For undergraduate students, grades may be assigned from the numerical scale of marks, consisting of integers from 0 to 100 or, if appropriate, from the CR/NCR scale. Undergraduate students are indicated on the grade list under the Program code e.g. BA, BSC, BASC etc.
5. If you have a grade for a student who is not on your list, please submit the grade in writing to your graduate administrator, preferably on the SGS Grade Submission Form.
NOTE: Care should be taken if using Blackboard Gradebook to handle student grades. The current version of Blackboard allows grades to be entered as letters as well as numbers, but the default conversion between the two uses the UofT undergraduate grading scale. Though the correct equivalencies can be programmed, we strongly recommend that if Gradebook is used, only numeric grades be used both at entry and in reporting. Conversion to letter grades should be done by hand, only after the final mark is calculated, before submission to SGS via the department (note that letter grades are required reporting for graduate students, whereas numeric grades are the norm for undergraduates in graduate courses).
This memo will be posted on the SGS website in the near future at: http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/adminsupport/memos/2010-11.htm
Thank you.
[SGS] Grad Student Awards - NSERC Innovation Challenge Award
Dear Colleagues,
Please bring the NSERC Innovation Challenge research award opportunity described below to the attention of your graduate faculty.
The completed applications should be sent to the
Innovations & Partnerships Office
MaRS Centre, Heritage Building
101 College Street, Suite 320
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1L7
and should be received by Monday April 18/2011
Thanks
Peter Lewis
P. N. Lewis, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President, Research
****
NSERC Innovation Challenge Award
(see http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Ica-Pdi/Index-Index_eng.asp)
The Innovation Challenge Awards honour graduate students in the natural sciences or engineering who have demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit by identifying ways in which their research thesis results can be developed into products and processes to benefit Canadians. Since 2004, these awards have recognized and rewarded Canada's brightest minds.
The awards are aimed at fostering, in master's or PhD students who are in their final year or have recently graduated, an appreciation of real-world applications of their research. The students review their thesis work and submit an essay identifying potential products or services that could result from applying their research. Since universities play a crucial role in the innovation cycle in Canada, university Industrial Liaison Offices, or their equivalent, are charged with selecting and submitting their institution's nominations.
There are three awards: one $10,000 grand prize and two $5,000 runner-up prizes. Honourable mention prizes may also be awarded if applications are deemed meritorious. The winners will receive a cheque and a certificate at an event hosted by NSERC.
Eligible nominees must:
• have conducted research at the master’s or PhD level in one of the fields of natural sciences or engineering that NSERC supports at an eligible Canadian university;
• have submitted, or expect to submit, their thesis between May 15, 2010, and May 1, 2011 (students must successfully defend their thesis before the award is offered);
and
• be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident in Canada at the time of nomination.
It is the responsibility of the universities, rather than the students, to submit nominations (self-nominations will not be accepted). Administrative heads of the Industrial Liaison (technology transfer) Office (ILO), or its equivalent, at Canadian universities can nominate up to two eligible candidates from their own university.
******
Please bring the NSERC Innovation Challenge research award opportunity described below to the attention of your graduate faculty.
The completed applications should be sent to the
Innovations & Partnerships Office
MaRS Centre, Heritage Building
101 College Street, Suite 320
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1L7
and should be received by Monday April 18/2011
Thanks
Peter Lewis
P. N. Lewis, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President, Research
****
NSERC Innovation Challenge Award
(see http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Ica-Pdi/Index-Index_eng.asp)
The Innovation Challenge Awards honour graduate students in the natural sciences or engineering who have demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit by identifying ways in which their research thesis results can be developed into products and processes to benefit Canadians. Since 2004, these awards have recognized and rewarded Canada's brightest minds.
The awards are aimed at fostering, in master's or PhD students who are in their final year or have recently graduated, an appreciation of real-world applications of their research. The students review their thesis work and submit an essay identifying potential products or services that could result from applying their research. Since universities play a crucial role in the innovation cycle in Canada, university Industrial Liaison Offices, or their equivalent, are charged with selecting and submitting their institution's nominations.
There are three awards: one $10,000 grand prize and two $5,000 runner-up prizes. Honourable mention prizes may also be awarded if applications are deemed meritorious. The winners will receive a cheque and a certificate at an event hosted by NSERC.
Eligible nominees must:
• have conducted research at the master’s or PhD level in one of the fields of natural sciences or engineering that NSERC supports at an eligible Canadian university;
• have submitted, or expect to submit, their thesis between May 15, 2010, and May 1, 2011 (students must successfully defend their thesis before the award is offered);
and
• be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident in Canada at the time of nomination.
It is the responsibility of the universities, rather than the students, to submit nominations (self-nominations will not be accepted). Administrative heads of the Industrial Liaison (technology transfer) Office (ILO), or its equivalent, at Canadian universities can nominate up to two eligible candidates from their own university.
******
Request for Ideas and Comments on the 2011 Governing Council Elections Process
Memorandum to: Governing Council
Academic Board
Business Board
University Affairs Board
Alumni Council of Presidents
College of Electors
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
President of UTFA
Presidents of Employee Unions
Presidents of APUS, GSU, SCSU, and UTSU
University of Toronto Alumni Association Executive
Members of the University Community
From: Professor Bill Gough, Chair of the Elections Committee
Date: March 23, 2011
Re: Request for Ideas and Comments on the 2011 Governing Council Elections Process
Please distribute widely.
The Elections Committee of the Governing Council is responsible for developing guidelines for procedures to be used in the election of teaching staff, administrative staff, and students to the Governing Council, and teaching/librarian staff to the Academic Board. Every year, the Committee invites ideas and input from the University community on the Governing Council election process. The Committee welcomes your comments on any element of the election process, but is particularly interested in your responses to the following questions:
• Would you consider being a candidate in a Governing Council election? If not, why not?
• Have you voted in Governing Council elections? If not, why not?
• Governing Council student elections have been held online through the Repository of Student Information (ROSI) for a number of years. More recently, online elections for administrative staff and teaching staff have also been implemented. What was your experience in participating in the online election?
• Do you have any suggestions as to how to increase the participation rate for Governing Council elections?
[Please note that non-degree students and students registered in the Toronto School of Theology are ineligible to participate in Governing Council elections.]
The election of alumni governors follows a special process through the College of Electors, a group of members representing the constituent alumni associations of the University of Toronto Alumni Association. The College elects alumni governors and the Chancellor on behalf of all alumni. The Elections Committee also welcomes input on this process.
Please provide your comments by using the online form available on the website below by Friday, April 15, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/elections/electionfeedbackform.htm
Suggestions will be considered in the preparation of the Election Guidelines 2012.
Why is Governance Important?
The University of Toronto has assembled one of the strongest research and teaching faculties in North America, presenting top students at all levels with an intellectual environment unmatched in breadth and depth on any other Canadian campus. U of T faculty co-author more research articles than their colleagues at any university in the US or Canada other than Harvard. As a measure of impact, U of T consistently ranks alongside the top five U.S. universities whose discoveries are most often cited by other researchers around the world. The U of T faculty are also widely recognized for their teaching strengths and commitment to graduate supervision. In achieving this record of excellence, the University of Toronto is governed by the Governing Council, which consists of members of the public and alumni, faculty, administrative staff, and students. As trustees, governors make decisions about the University that have both immediate and long-term effects. Trustees are vested with the responsibility of ensuring that future generations inherit a university that continues to be a great centre of learning and scholarship.
All members of the University community are encouraged to become involved in the Governing Council or one of its Boards or Committees. This may be done by encouraging well-qualified individuals to stand as candidates in Governing Council elections, by standing for election yourself, by voting in elections in your constituency, or by applying for a co-opted (non-Governing Council) position on a Board of the Governing Council.
More information is available on the websites below:
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/elections.htm
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/bac/ec.htm
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/bac/ce.htm
Dates to Remember:
December 2011: Nominations open for alumni seats on the Governing Council.
January 2012: Nominations open for administrative staff, teaching staff, and student seats on the Governing Council and teaching/librarian staff seats on the Academic Board.
February - March 2012: Elections.
March - April 2012: Call for Nominations for co-opted seats on the Governing Council Boards and Committees and University Tribunal.
Thank you.
Office of the Governing Council
University of Toronto
27 King's College Circle, Room 106
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1
www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca
Tel: +1 416 978-6576 Fax: +1 416 978-8182
Academic Board
Business Board
University Affairs Board
Alumni Council of Presidents
College of Electors
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
President of UTFA
Presidents of Employee Unions
Presidents of APUS, GSU, SCSU, and UTSU
University of Toronto Alumni Association Executive
Members of the University Community
From: Professor Bill Gough, Chair of the Elections Committee
Date: March 23, 2011
Re: Request for Ideas and Comments on the 2011 Governing Council Elections Process
Please distribute widely.
The Elections Committee of the Governing Council is responsible for developing guidelines for procedures to be used in the election of teaching staff, administrative staff, and students to the Governing Council, and teaching/librarian staff to the Academic Board. Every year, the Committee invites ideas and input from the University community on the Governing Council election process. The Committee welcomes your comments on any element of the election process, but is particularly interested in your responses to the following questions:
• Would you consider being a candidate in a Governing Council election? If not, why not?
• Have you voted in Governing Council elections? If not, why not?
• Governing Council student elections have been held online through the Repository of Student Information (ROSI) for a number of years. More recently, online elections for administrative staff and teaching staff have also been implemented. What was your experience in participating in the online election?
• Do you have any suggestions as to how to increase the participation rate for Governing Council elections?
[Please note that non-degree students and students registered in the Toronto School of Theology are ineligible to participate in Governing Council elections.]
The election of alumni governors follows a special process through the College of Electors, a group of members representing the constituent alumni associations of the University of Toronto Alumni Association. The College elects alumni governors and the Chancellor on behalf of all alumni. The Elections Committee also welcomes input on this process.
Please provide your comments by using the online form available on the website below by Friday, April 15, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/elections/electionfeedbackform.htm
Suggestions will be considered in the preparation of the Election Guidelines 2012.
Why is Governance Important?
The University of Toronto has assembled one of the strongest research and teaching faculties in North America, presenting top students at all levels with an intellectual environment unmatched in breadth and depth on any other Canadian campus. U of T faculty co-author more research articles than their colleagues at any university in the US or Canada other than Harvard. As a measure of impact, U of T consistently ranks alongside the top five U.S. universities whose discoveries are most often cited by other researchers around the world. The U of T faculty are also widely recognized for their teaching strengths and commitment to graduate supervision. In achieving this record of excellence, the University of Toronto is governed by the Governing Council, which consists of members of the public and alumni, faculty, administrative staff, and students. As trustees, governors make decisions about the University that have both immediate and long-term effects. Trustees are vested with the responsibility of ensuring that future generations inherit a university that continues to be a great centre of learning and scholarship.
All members of the University community are encouraged to become involved in the Governing Council or one of its Boards or Committees. This may be done by encouraging well-qualified individuals to stand as candidates in Governing Council elections, by standing for election yourself, by voting in elections in your constituency, or by applying for a co-opted (non-Governing Council) position on a Board of the Governing Council.
More information is available on the websites below:
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/elections.htm
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/bac/ec.htm
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/bac/ce.htm
Dates to Remember:
December 2011: Nominations open for alumni seats on the Governing Council.
January 2012: Nominations open for administrative staff, teaching staff, and student seats on the Governing Council and teaching/librarian staff seats on the Academic Board.
February - March 2012: Elections.
March - April 2012: Call for Nominations for co-opted seats on the Governing Council Boards and Committees and University Tribunal.
Thank you.
Office of the Governing Council
University of Toronto
27 King's College Circle, Room 106
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1
www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca
Tel: +1 416 978-6576 Fax: +1 416 978-8182
Opportunities for membership: 2011 GOVERNING COUNCIL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Dear Chairs and Directors
I write on behalf of the Dean to draw your attention to the following PDAD&C memorandum regarding opportunities for members of the Engineering community to serve the University on Governing Council's Boards. Please encourage well-qualified members from your Departments, Divisions and Institutes to apply for membership on these boards during the 2011-12 academic year. Details of the application and selection processes are included in the memorandum.
The deadline for applications is Friday, April 8.
The following positions are available to Engineering administrative staff, alumni and students:
Administrative memberships:
• Academic Board - three seats
• University Affairs Board - three seats
Alumni memberships:
• Academic Board - one to three seats
• University Affairs Board - one to two seats
Undergraduate Student memberships:
• Academic Board - two full-time undergraduate seats for professional faculties
• Academic Board - three part-time undergraduate seats
• University Affairs Board - four student seats (four total includes ugrad and grad)
Graduate Student memberships:
• Academic Board - three graduate seats
• University Affairs Board - four student seats (four total includes ugrad and grad)
Thank you
Erika
I write on behalf of the Dean to draw your attention to the following PDAD&C memorandum regarding opportunities for members of the Engineering community to serve the University on Governing Council's Boards. Please encourage well-qualified members from your Departments, Divisions and Institutes to apply for membership on these boards during the 2011-12 academic year. Details of the application and selection processes are included in the memorandum.
The deadline for applications is Friday, April 8.
The following positions are available to Engineering administrative staff, alumni and students:
Administrative memberships:
• Academic Board - three seats
• University Affairs Board - three seats
Alumni memberships:
• Academic Board - one to three seats
• University Affairs Board - one to two seats
Undergraduate Student memberships:
• Academic Board - two full-time undergraduate seats for professional faculties
• Academic Board - three part-time undergraduate seats
• University Affairs Board - four student seats (four total includes ugrad and grad)
Graduate Student memberships:
• Academic Board - three graduate seats
• University Affairs Board - four student seats (four total includes ugrad and grad)
Thank you
Erika
Engineering Newsletter Vol. 04 // No. 7
Engineering Newsletter
A Message from Dean Cristina Amon
In March, we celebrate engineering researchers, educators and students who apply their creativity to innovate technologies, systems and devices that address the world's most pressing concerns and improve our lives. From micro-electromechanical systems applied within the clinical and life sciences industry, to critical infrastructure that withstands catastrophic and seismic events, to robots that help our aging population, the Faculty continues to evolve, redefining leading-edge research.
This month, we sparked new ideas and inspired future engineers with National Engineering Month events. Our curriculum is advancing with the new Minor in Robotics and Mechatronics and the Clinical Engineering concentration in the IBBME PhD. On behalf of the Faculty, I am also proud to announce the appointment of BioZone's inaugural Director.
We have a lot to celebrate: six Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering Awards; two U of T Chancellor's Awards; two inventors of the year and the 2011 Acta Biomaterialia Gold Medal. We look forward to celebrating these as well as the teaching and staff awards on April 27 at the fourth annual Celebrating Engineering Success event.
National Engineering Month
Faculty Celebrates National Engineering Month
A roundup of the exciting events that celebrated NEM: The Rube Goldberg Machine event, Girl Guide Badge Day and Designapolooza
U of T Engineers Are Designing the Future
A look at how engineering research leads to inventions that revolutionize society
What's New
Record Number of Students Apply to U of T Engineering for Fall 2011
18% more Ontario applicants made the Faculty their first choice
Faculty Council Approves Engineering Minor in Robotics and Mechatronics
New minor was approved by Council, with plans to be available starting autumn 2011
Energy Minister Gives Keynote at Meeting on Ontario's Electricity Future
Dean Cristina Amon (MIE) urges universities to respond to changing needs of power sector
Elizabeth Edwards Appointed Inaugural Director of BioZone
ChemE Professor will oversee multidisciplinary bioengineering research centre
Reconnecting as a Faculty
On February 25, staff and faculty participated in sessions geared at highlighting departmental priorities and challenges, research and the art of influential communication
Honours and Awards
MIE Professors Sweep the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering Awards
Aimy Bazylak, Markus Bussmann, Javad Mostaghimi, James Wallace, Lidan You and Jean Zu are honoured
Engineering Staff Receive U of T Chancellor's Awards
Catherine Gagne and Helen Bright honoured for outstanding contributions as administrative staff members
Engineering Professors Honoured with First Inventor of the Year Award
Professors Yu Sun (MIE) and Constantin Christopoulos (CivE) are recognized for societal impact of inventions
Dean Recognized with YWCA Woman of Distinction Award
Dean Cristina Amon (MIE) receives award for her contributions to improving the lives of girls and women
Professor Michael Sefton Awarded the 2011 Acta Bio-materialia Gold Medal
IBBME/ChemE Professor is recognized for his leadership in biomaterials research
Celebrating Engineering Success 2011
SAVE THE DATE: April 27, 2011
Faculty and staff are invited to join us for the 4th annual Celebrating Engineering Success Reception on Wed., April 27, to mark another outstanding year for Engineering in terms of honours, awards and major research grants. We will also honour the recipients of our staff and faculty teaching awards.
Time: 4 to 6 p.m. | Michael E. Charles Council Chamber (GB202)
Rsvp by Wed., April 20 to Carolyn Farrell
Phone: 416-978-8666 / Email: carolyn.farrell@utoronto.ca
Research
Canadian Space Agency (CSA): Flights for the Advancement of Science & Technology (FAST)
Internal deadline: April 8, 2011
2012 NSERC Collaborative Research Training Experience (CREATE) Program
Internal deadline: April 11, 2011
University of Toronto – Research Completion Award (UT-RCA) Program
Internal deadline: April 15, 2011
WSIB RAC 2011 Request for Research Proposals
Internal deadline: April 18, 2011
Research Funding: Prometeo Program
Opportunities to research in Ecuador, working full time on scientific and academic activities
Governance
Faculty Council Meeting Recap
Items approved at March 8 meeting
Become Involved in U of T Governance – 2011 Call for Applicants
Opportunities for staff, faculty, students and alumni to serve as appointed members on a Governing Council Board; application deadline: April 8, 2011
Mark your calendars! The last 2011 Faculty Council meeting will take place from 12:10 to 2 p.m. in the Michael E. Charles Council Chamber on Thurs., April 28, 2011.
Engineering Events
March 22 ChemE: Speaker Hidde Brongersma, Imperial College
March 23 ChemE: Distinguished Speaker John Anthony, University of Kentucky
March 23 LOT: A Chemical Engineer's Impact on the World
March 30 ChemE: Distinguished Speaker, Dave Mooney, Harvard University
March 31 ECE: Distinguished Speaker, Asad Abidi, University of California
April 1 MIE: Distinguished Speaker, Linda V. Green, Columbia University
April 1 EngSci: 11th Annual Engineering Science Alumni Dinner
April 6 ChemE: Distinguished Speaker, Howard Stone, Princeton University
April 6 IE 50th Anniversary Seminar: Industrial Engineering in Healthcare
April 14 Centre for Sustainable Energy Showcase
April 14 Biz Skule™ Spring 2011
More Engineering events
To submit events, please contact: elizabeth.raymer@utoronto.ca
In the News
University of Toronto Competes for New York Research Program Opportunity
Schools from around the world vie for the chance to develop and operate an applied science and engineering research campus extension at New York University
Toronto Researchers Create Organic, Non-Toxic Nanoparticle to Find and Treat Tumors
IBBME Professors Gang Zheng, Warren Chan and PhD candidate Jonathan Lovell are among researchers of nanoparticle that lights up, uses sound and heat
Researcher Envisions Technological Leaps in Multiple Medical Specialties
Victor Yang (EngSci 9T7, MASc ECE 9T8) develops new techniques to image the human body, and novel tools for minimally invasive procedures
Radiation Worries Likely Overblown, Says Chemical Engineering Professor
Greg Evans (ChemE) explains danger level of radiation leaks in Japan
Engineering Student's Photo Business is Shaping Up Nicely
Doctoral candidate Vincent Cheung (ECE) continues his entrepreneurial success with Shape Collage
Pedal Really Means Power at Hart House
Assistant Professor Olivier Trescases (ECE) and U of T's Hart House explore a new source of energy with the Green Gym
Business Women Celebrate Achievements on International Women's Day
Hana Zalzal (CivE 8T8) turned a teenage love of cosmetics into a successful business
Government Announces Investment in Clean Energy Projects Across Canada
Professor Reza Iravani (ECE) leads U of T Centres for Applied Power Electronics, which will receive funds for utility energy storage project
eBay Founder Makes List of Canada's Most Rich and Powerful
Jeffery Skoll (ECE 8T7) is noted for his Giving Pledge, promising to donate half of his worth to charity
Hey Kids, How About a Vocation Vacation?
U of T Engineering's DEEP Summer Academy listed as one of the exciting summer programs that offer children a glimpse of their future careers
Canadian Supercomputers Assigned their Homework on Global Problems
U of T's SciNet receives funding award to research combustion and air pollution
Canadian Truckers Violate U.S. Safety Rules: Data
Adjunct Professor Alison Smiley (MIE) gives expert comment on driver fatigue
uBuddy Brings Students Together
Engineering student Charles Qu and team develop social networking platform just for students
Universities and the Energy Sector Advance New Ways of Innovating
Professor Heather MacLean (CivE) is faculty member of Life Cycle Assessment of Oil Sands Technologies
BCIT Named to Lead Advanced Smart-Grid Research Project in B.C.
U of T Engineering is one of eight universities collaborating at Burnaby campus to fine-tune modern power supply system
New York Cyborg Artist Visits Engineering Professor
Steve Mann (ECE) called "the godfather of cyborg art"
More Engineering In the News
A Message from Dean Cristina Amon
In March, we celebrate engineering researchers, educators and students who apply their creativity to innovate technologies, systems and devices that address the world's most pressing concerns and improve our lives. From micro-electromechanical systems applied within the clinical and life sciences industry, to critical infrastructure that withstands catastrophic and seismic events, to robots that help our aging population, the Faculty continues to evolve, redefining leading-edge research.
This month, we sparked new ideas and inspired future engineers with National Engineering Month events. Our curriculum is advancing with the new Minor in Robotics and Mechatronics and the Clinical Engineering concentration in the IBBME PhD. On behalf of the Faculty, I am also proud to announce the appointment of BioZone's inaugural Director.
We have a lot to celebrate: six Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering Awards; two U of T Chancellor's Awards; two inventors of the year and the 2011 Acta Biomaterialia Gold Medal. We look forward to celebrating these as well as the teaching and staff awards on April 27 at the fourth annual Celebrating Engineering Success event.
National Engineering Month
Faculty Celebrates National Engineering Month
A roundup of the exciting events that celebrated NEM: The Rube Goldberg Machine event, Girl Guide Badge Day and Designapolooza
U of T Engineers Are Designing the Future
A look at how engineering research leads to inventions that revolutionize society
What's New
Record Number of Students Apply to U of T Engineering for Fall 2011
18% more Ontario applicants made the Faculty their first choice
Faculty Council Approves Engineering Minor in Robotics and Mechatronics
New minor was approved by Council, with plans to be available starting autumn 2011
Energy Minister Gives Keynote at Meeting on Ontario's Electricity Future
Dean Cristina Amon (MIE) urges universities to respond to changing needs of power sector
Elizabeth Edwards Appointed Inaugural Director of BioZone
ChemE Professor will oversee multidisciplinary bioengineering research centre
Reconnecting as a Faculty
On February 25, staff and faculty participated in sessions geared at highlighting departmental priorities and challenges, research and the art of influential communication
Honours and Awards
MIE Professors Sweep the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering Awards
Aimy Bazylak, Markus Bussmann, Javad Mostaghimi, James Wallace, Lidan You and Jean Zu are honoured
Engineering Staff Receive U of T Chancellor's Awards
Catherine Gagne and Helen Bright honoured for outstanding contributions as administrative staff members
Engineering Professors Honoured with First Inventor of the Year Award
Professors Yu Sun (MIE) and Constantin Christopoulos (CivE) are recognized for societal impact of inventions
Dean Recognized with YWCA Woman of Distinction Award
Dean Cristina Amon (MIE) receives award for her contributions to improving the lives of girls and women
Professor Michael Sefton Awarded the 2011 Acta Bio-materialia Gold Medal
IBBME/ChemE Professor is recognized for his leadership in biomaterials research
Celebrating Engineering Success 2011
SAVE THE DATE: April 27, 2011
Faculty and staff are invited to join us for the 4th annual Celebrating Engineering Success Reception on Wed., April 27, to mark another outstanding year for Engineering in terms of honours, awards and major research grants. We will also honour the recipients of our staff and faculty teaching awards.
Time: 4 to 6 p.m. | Michael E. Charles Council Chamber (GB202)
Rsvp by Wed., April 20 to Carolyn Farrell
Phone: 416-978-8666 / Email: carolyn.farrell@utoronto.ca
Research
Canadian Space Agency (CSA): Flights for the Advancement of Science & Technology (FAST)
Internal deadline: April 8, 2011
2012 NSERC Collaborative Research Training Experience (CREATE) Program
Internal deadline: April 11, 2011
University of Toronto – Research Completion Award (UT-RCA) Program
Internal deadline: April 15, 2011
WSIB RAC 2011 Request for Research Proposals
Internal deadline: April 18, 2011
Research Funding: Prometeo Program
Opportunities to research in Ecuador, working full time on scientific and academic activities
Governance
Faculty Council Meeting Recap
Items approved at March 8 meeting
Become Involved in U of T Governance – 2011 Call for Applicants
Opportunities for staff, faculty, students and alumni to serve as appointed members on a Governing Council Board; application deadline: April 8, 2011
Mark your calendars! The last 2011 Faculty Council meeting will take place from 12:10 to 2 p.m. in the Michael E. Charles Council Chamber on Thurs., April 28, 2011.
Engineering Events
March 22 ChemE: Speaker Hidde Brongersma, Imperial College
March 23 ChemE: Distinguished Speaker John Anthony, University of Kentucky
March 23 LOT: A Chemical Engineer's Impact on the World
March 30 ChemE: Distinguished Speaker, Dave Mooney, Harvard University
March 31 ECE: Distinguished Speaker, Asad Abidi, University of California
April 1 MIE: Distinguished Speaker, Linda V. Green, Columbia University
April 1 EngSci: 11th Annual Engineering Science Alumni Dinner
April 6 ChemE: Distinguished Speaker, Howard Stone, Princeton University
April 6 IE 50th Anniversary Seminar: Industrial Engineering in Healthcare
April 14 Centre for Sustainable Energy Showcase
April 14 Biz Skule™ Spring 2011
More Engineering events
To submit events, please contact: elizabeth.raymer@utoronto.ca
In the News
University of Toronto Competes for New York Research Program Opportunity
Schools from around the world vie for the chance to develop and operate an applied science and engineering research campus extension at New York University
Toronto Researchers Create Organic, Non-Toxic Nanoparticle to Find and Treat Tumors
IBBME Professors Gang Zheng, Warren Chan and PhD candidate Jonathan Lovell are among researchers of nanoparticle that lights up, uses sound and heat
Researcher Envisions Technological Leaps in Multiple Medical Specialties
Victor Yang (EngSci 9T7, MASc ECE 9T8) develops new techniques to image the human body, and novel tools for minimally invasive procedures
Radiation Worries Likely Overblown, Says Chemical Engineering Professor
Greg Evans (ChemE) explains danger level of radiation leaks in Japan
Engineering Student's Photo Business is Shaping Up Nicely
Doctoral candidate Vincent Cheung (ECE) continues his entrepreneurial success with Shape Collage
Pedal Really Means Power at Hart House
Assistant Professor Olivier Trescases (ECE) and U of T's Hart House explore a new source of energy with the Green Gym
Business Women Celebrate Achievements on International Women's Day
Hana Zalzal (CivE 8T8) turned a teenage love of cosmetics into a successful business
Government Announces Investment in Clean Energy Projects Across Canada
Professor Reza Iravani (ECE) leads U of T Centres for Applied Power Electronics, which will receive funds for utility energy storage project
eBay Founder Makes List of Canada's Most Rich and Powerful
Jeffery Skoll (ECE 8T7) is noted for his Giving Pledge, promising to donate half of his worth to charity
Hey Kids, How About a Vocation Vacation?
U of T Engineering's DEEP Summer Academy listed as one of the exciting summer programs that offer children a glimpse of their future careers
Canadian Supercomputers Assigned their Homework on Global Problems
U of T's SciNet receives funding award to research combustion and air pollution
Canadian Truckers Violate U.S. Safety Rules: Data
Adjunct Professor Alison Smiley (MIE) gives expert comment on driver fatigue
uBuddy Brings Students Together
Engineering student Charles Qu and team develop social networking platform just for students
Universities and the Energy Sector Advance New Ways of Innovating
Professor Heather MacLean (CivE) is faculty member of Life Cycle Assessment of Oil Sands Technologies
BCIT Named to Lead Advanced Smart-Grid Research Project in B.C.
U of T Engineering is one of eight universities collaborating at Burnaby campus to fine-tune modern power supply system
New York Cyborg Artist Visits Engineering Professor
Steve Mann (ECE) called "the godfather of cyborg art"
More Engineering In the News
MIE Newsletter Vol. 02 // No. 35
March 21, 2011 Vol. 02 // No. 35
Table of Contents: Chair's Office // Awards and Recognition // Research Activities // Seminars // Graduate Studies // Student Affairs // Announcements // Vacation // Previous Newsletter & Links
Chair's Office
AMIGAS » Persian New Year Celebration
On Friday, March 18, more than 200 department members came to enjoy tea and delicious Persian food to celebrate Persian New Year (Sunday, March 20).
Some Persians believe what a person does on Norooz will be reflected throughout the new year. So hopefully you were smiling and relaxed on Sunday, March 20, at 7:20:25 p.m., when Norooz and spring began!
The event included a presentation on Norouz traditions. Click here to download a PDF of the historical overview.
More pictures
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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.
Learn more
Awards & Recognition
MIE » Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) Awards
I.W. Smith Award CSME Fellow Jules Stachiewicz Award Robert W. Angus Medal G.H. Duggan Medal C.N. Downing Award
MIE has swept the CSME awards, in a highly competitive awards selection process. Congratulations to:
• Prof. Aimy Bazylak, I.W. Smith Award
• Prof. Markus Bussmann, Fellow of the CSME
• Prof. Javad Mostaghimi, Jules Stachiewicz Award
• Prof. Jim Wallace, Robert W. Angus Medal
• Prof. Jean Zu, C.N. Downing Award
All are being recognized for their excellence in mechanical engineering and significant contributions to the profession.
In addition, Prof. Lidan You is awarded the G.H. Duggan Medal for her paper 3D Microfluidic Approach to Mechanical Stimulation of Osteocyte Processes, which was published in the Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 103 – 107, 2008).
The award ceremony will be held on Monday, June 6 in Vancouver during the reception of the Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics.
Research Activities
MIE Research Symposium » Abstract Time's Up!
On Tuesday, March 15, Prof. Axel Guenther acted as a walking reminder to graduate students that their symposium abstracts were due! In total, 80 submissions were received.
While abstracts are no longer being accepted, if you do plan to attend the May 13 symposium, please remember to register.
Event date: Friday, May 13
Keynote speaker: Prof. J. George Shantikumar, Richard E. Dauch Chair in Manufacturing and Operations Management at Purdue University.
www.mie.utoronto.ca/research/symposium
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American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE) 26th Annual Meeting
Short abstract submission: NEW deadline, Friday, April 1
Meeting date: Sunday, November 13 to Friday, November 18
Location: Denver Marriott City Center Hotel, Denver, Colorado, USA
Learn more
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University of Toronto » Research Completion Award (UT-RCA) Program
Competition deadline: Friday, April 15
Learn more
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2011 NSERC Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Program: Timelines and Support
The 2011 NSERC CHRP Program has been announced for the upcoming year. The CHRP program supports focused collaborative research projects involving any field of the natural sciences or engineering and the health sciences.
Learn more
Seminars
MIE Seminar Series » Determining Optimal Linehaul Schedule for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Carriers
Distinguished speaker: Prof. Ravindra K. Ahuja, Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Florida
Date: Friday, March 25
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: MC102
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Centre for Research in Healthcare Engineering (CRHE), Healthcare Systems Engineering: Past, Present, Future
Speaker: Professor James Benneyan, NSF Center for Health Organizational Transformation, New England, VA, Engineering Resource Center, Senior Scientist, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Northeastern University, Boston
Date: Thursday, March 24
Time: 5 PM
Location: MB101, Lassonde Mining Building, 170 College St.
Abstract
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Centre for Research in Healthcare Engineering (CRHE), Healthcare Systems Engineering: Past, Present, Future
Statistical Quality Control Methods for Evidence-Base Compliance and Risk-Adjusted Outcomes
Speaker: Professor James Benneyan, NSF Center for Health Organizational Transformation, New England, VA, Engineering Resource Center, Senior Scientist, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Northeastern University, Boston
Date: Friday, March 25
Time: 10 AM
Location: Room RS 207, Roseburgh Building, 160 College Street
Abstract
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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 GB202.
Graduate Studies
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 at 4 p.m.
Learn more
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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 Final Oral Exam
Aboutaleb Ameli presents: Hygrothermal Degradation of Toughened Adhesive Joints: Characterization and Prediction of Fracture Properties
Date: Monday, March 21
Time: 3 PM
Location: School of Graduate Studies, 63 St. George Street, School of Graduate Studies, Rm. 301
Exam committee: Prof. Robin Marjoribanks (examination chair, Department of Physics); Prof. J.K. Spelt (co-Supervisor); Prof. M. Papini (co-Supervisor); Prof. A. Sinclair; and Prof. H. Naguib;
External examiner: Prof. Kenneth Liechti, University of Texas at Austin.
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MASc Oral Exam
Babak Shakibi presents: Resolution Enhancement of Ultrasonic Signals Using Autoregressive Spectral Extrapolation
Date: Wednesday, March 23
Time: 4 PM
Location: MC331
Exam committee: Prof. A. Sinclair (supervisor); H. Naguib; and Prof. A. Bazylak.
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PhD Final Oral Exam
Naresh Varma Datla presents: Characterization of Fatigue Behaviour in Hygrothermally Degraded Toughened Adhesives
Date: Thursday, March 24
Time: 2 PM
Location: School of Graduate Studies, 63 St. George Street, Rm. 301
Exam committee: Prof. C. Rackoff (examination chair, Department of Computer Science); Prof. J.K. Spelt (co-supervisor); Prof. M. Papini (co-supervisor); Prof. F. Ben Amara; and Prof. C. Steeves.
External examiner: Prof. David L. DuQuesnay, Royal Military College of Canada.
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PhD Final Oral Exam
Amirhossein Mohajerani presents: Chipping and Wear of Glass by the low Velocity Impact of Spherical Particles
Exam: Monday, March 28
Time: 10 AM
Location: School of Graduate Studies, 63 St. George Street, Rm. 303
Exam committee: Prof. A. Bonner (examination chair, Department of Computer Science); Prof. J.K. Spelt (supervisor); Prof. A. Mandelis; Prof. Z Wang; and Prof. R. Ben Mrad.
External examiner: Prof. Philip shipway, University of Nottingham.
Student Affairs
Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF)
The Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) is being hosted in Toronto this year at Seneca College. The judging is taking place on Tuesday, May 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are currently seeking 120 more judges.
If you are interested contact Jeff Hoyle: jeff.hoyle@youthscience.ca.
Announcements
Canada in 2035: Symposium on the Critical Issues of Canada's Environmental Near-Future
Date: Thursday, March 24
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Ryerson University, Peter Bronfman Learning Centre, 7th Floor Heaslip House (The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education), 297 Victoria Street
The PhD students of the Environmental Applied Science and Management Program at Ryerson University are pleased to announce a one day symposium focused on the challenges that Canada faces in the next 25 years in the fields of food, water, planning, energy, and transportation. All are welcome to each of the sessions and light refreshments will be provided. Come learn about our environmental future from experts in these important fields.
Learn more
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Civil Engineering » Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Fundraiser
Date: Friday, March 25
Time: 8 AM - 10 AM
Location: Bahen Centre Lobby
The Administrative and Technical Staff in the Department of Civil Engineering are hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Japan earthquake/tsunami relief.
For a minimum donation of $5 we will serve you a delicious pancake breakfast with coffee and a smile. All the funds raised will go to support the Red Cross efforts in Japan.
Flyer
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Carleton University » Master's Program in Sustainable Energy Engineering and Policy
The Master's program in Sustainable Energy provides advanced training in the area of sustainable energy. Its objective is to prepare students for employment related to sustainable energy in government, business, and industry, and/or to serve as a foundation for further graduate education at the doctoral level. The program involves learning across two distinct disciplines – engineering and public policy.
Learn more
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Techknowfile » Making IT Happen
Date: Friday, May 27
Location: UTSC Instructional Centre
Techknowfile showcases all the innovations, upgrades, and cool tools the UofT IT community has come up with! This year's conference focuses on critical connections, bringing together elements of the entire UofT community, Making IT Happen. IT underpins everything we do here at the University, so if you, your talented team, or someone you know has something to share with the UofT community, submit it as a presentation for TechKnowFile.
Learn more
VacationStaff:
Joe Baptista, Facilities Coordinator and Building Officer: Monday, March 21
Sandra Chotilal, Research Accountant: March 28 - April 12
Brenda Fung, Graduate Program Administrator: March 1 - April 1
Nina Haikara, Communications & Special Projects: Thursday, March 24 (afternoon)
Anna Vanek, Director of Administration and Finance: Wednesday, March 23 (morning)
Previous Newsletter & LinksPrevious MIE newsletter
All MIE newsletters
www.mie.utoronto.ca
Table of Contents: Chair's Office // Awards and Recognition // Research Activities // Seminars // Graduate Studies // Student Affairs // Announcements // Vacation // Previous Newsletter & Links
Chair's Office
AMIGAS » Persian New Year Celebration
On Friday, March 18, more than 200 department members came to enjoy tea and delicious Persian food to celebrate Persian New Year (Sunday, March 20).
Some Persians believe what a person does on Norooz will be reflected throughout the new year. So hopefully you were smiling and relaxed on Sunday, March 20, at 7:20:25 p.m., when Norooz and spring began!
The event included a presentation on Norouz traditions. Click here to download a PDF of the historical overview.
More pictures
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
Learn more
Awards & Recognition
MIE » Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) Awards
I.W. Smith Award CSME Fellow Jules Stachiewicz Award Robert W. Angus Medal G.H. Duggan Medal C.N. Downing Award
MIE has swept the CSME awards, in a highly competitive awards selection process. Congratulations to:
• Prof. Aimy Bazylak, I.W. Smith Award
• Prof. Markus Bussmann, Fellow of the CSME
• Prof. Javad Mostaghimi, Jules Stachiewicz Award
• Prof. Jim Wallace, Robert W. Angus Medal
• Prof. Jean Zu, C.N. Downing Award
All are being recognized for their excellence in mechanical engineering and significant contributions to the profession.
In addition, Prof. Lidan You is awarded the G.H. Duggan Medal for her paper 3D Microfluidic Approach to Mechanical Stimulation of Osteocyte Processes, which was published in the Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 103 – 107, 2008).
The award ceremony will be held on Monday, June 6 in Vancouver during the reception of the Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics.
Research Activities
MIE Research Symposium » Abstract Time's Up!
On Tuesday, March 15, Prof. Axel Guenther acted as a walking reminder to graduate students that their symposium abstracts were due! In total, 80 submissions were received.
While abstracts are no longer being accepted, if you do plan to attend the May 13 symposium, please remember to register.
Event date: Friday, May 13
Keynote speaker: Prof. J. George Shantikumar, Richard E. Dauch Chair in Manufacturing and Operations Management at Purdue University.
www.mie.utoronto.ca/research/symposium
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American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE) 26th Annual Meeting
Short abstract submission: NEW deadline, Friday, April 1
Meeting date: Sunday, November 13 to Friday, November 18
Location: Denver Marriott City Center Hotel, Denver, Colorado, USA
Learn more
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University of Toronto » Research Completion Award (UT-RCA) Program
Competition deadline: Friday, April 15
Learn more
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2011 NSERC Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Program: Timelines and Support
The 2011 NSERC CHRP Program has been announced for the upcoming year. The CHRP program supports focused collaborative research projects involving any field of the natural sciences or engineering and the health sciences.
Learn more
Seminars
MIE Seminar Series » Determining Optimal Linehaul Schedule for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Carriers
Distinguished speaker: Prof. Ravindra K. Ahuja, Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Florida
Date: Friday, March 25
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: MC102
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Centre for Research in Healthcare Engineering (CRHE), Healthcare Systems Engineering: Past, Present, Future
Speaker: Professor James Benneyan, NSF Center for Health Organizational Transformation, New England, VA, Engineering Resource Center, Senior Scientist, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Northeastern University, Boston
Date: Thursday, March 24
Time: 5 PM
Location: MB101, Lassonde Mining Building, 170 College St.
Abstract
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Centre for Research in Healthcare Engineering (CRHE), Healthcare Systems Engineering: Past, Present, Future
Statistical Quality Control Methods for Evidence-Base Compliance and Risk-Adjusted Outcomes
Speaker: Professor James Benneyan, NSF Center for Health Organizational Transformation, New England, VA, Engineering Resource Center, Senior Scientist, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Northeastern University, Boston
Date: Friday, March 25
Time: 10 AM
Location: Room RS 207, Roseburgh Building, 160 College Street
Abstract
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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 GB202.
Graduate Studies
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 at 4 p.m.
Learn more
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PhD Final Oral Exam
Aboutaleb Ameli presents: Hygrothermal Degradation of Toughened Adhesive Joints: Characterization and Prediction of Fracture Properties
Date: Monday, March 21
Time: 3 PM
Location: School of Graduate Studies, 63 St. George Street, School of Graduate Studies, Rm. 301
Exam committee: Prof. Robin Marjoribanks (examination chair, Department of Physics); Prof. J.K. Spelt (co-Supervisor); Prof. M. Papini (co-Supervisor); Prof. A. Sinclair; and Prof. H. Naguib;
External examiner: Prof. Kenneth Liechti, University of Texas at Austin.
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MASc Oral Exam
Babak Shakibi presents: Resolution Enhancement of Ultrasonic Signals Using Autoregressive Spectral Extrapolation
Date: Wednesday, March 23
Time: 4 PM
Location: MC331
Exam committee: Prof. A. Sinclair (supervisor); H. Naguib; and Prof. A. Bazylak.
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PhD Final Oral Exam
Naresh Varma Datla presents: Characterization of Fatigue Behaviour in Hygrothermally Degraded Toughened Adhesives
Date: Thursday, March 24
Time: 2 PM
Location: School of Graduate Studies, 63 St. George Street, Rm. 301
Exam committee: Prof. C. Rackoff (examination chair, Department of Computer Science); Prof. J.K. Spelt (co-supervisor); Prof. M. Papini (co-supervisor); Prof. F. Ben Amara; and Prof. C. Steeves.
External examiner: Prof. David L. DuQuesnay, Royal Military College of Canada.
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PhD Final Oral Exam
Amirhossein Mohajerani presents: Chipping and Wear of Glass by the low Velocity Impact of Spherical Particles
Exam: Monday, March 28
Time: 10 AM
Location: School of Graduate Studies, 63 St. George Street, Rm. 303
Exam committee: Prof. A. Bonner (examination chair, Department of Computer Science); Prof. J.K. Spelt (supervisor); Prof. A. Mandelis; Prof. Z Wang; and Prof. R. Ben Mrad.
External examiner: Prof. Philip shipway, University of Nottingham.
Student Affairs
Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF)
The Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) is being hosted in Toronto this year at Seneca College. The judging is taking place on Tuesday, May 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are currently seeking 120 more judges.
If you are interested contact Jeff Hoyle: jeff.hoyle@youthscience.ca.
Announcements
Canada in 2035: Symposium on the Critical Issues of Canada's Environmental Near-Future
Date: Thursday, March 24
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Ryerson University, Peter Bronfman Learning Centre, 7th Floor Heaslip House (The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education), 297 Victoria Street
The PhD students of the Environmental Applied Science and Management Program at Ryerson University are pleased to announce a one day symposium focused on the challenges that Canada faces in the next 25 years in the fields of food, water, planning, energy, and transportation. All are welcome to each of the sessions and light refreshments will be provided. Come learn about our environmental future from experts in these important fields.
Learn more
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Civil Engineering » Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Fundraiser
Date: Friday, March 25
Time: 8 AM - 10 AM
Location: Bahen Centre Lobby
The Administrative and Technical Staff in the Department of Civil Engineering are hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Japan earthquake/tsunami relief.
For a minimum donation of $5 we will serve you a delicious pancake breakfast with coffee and a smile. All the funds raised will go to support the Red Cross efforts in Japan.
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Carleton University » Master's Program in Sustainable Energy Engineering and Policy
The Master's program in Sustainable Energy provides advanced training in the area of sustainable energy. Its objective is to prepare students for employment related to sustainable energy in government, business, and industry, and/or to serve as a foundation for further graduate education at the doctoral level. The program involves learning across two distinct disciplines – engineering and public policy.
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Techknowfile » Making IT Happen
Date: Friday, May 27
Location: UTSC Instructional Centre
Techknowfile showcases all the innovations, upgrades, and cool tools the UofT IT community has come up with! This year's conference focuses on critical connections, bringing together elements of the entire UofT community, Making IT Happen. IT underpins everything we do here at the University, so if you, your talented team, or someone you know has something to share with the UofT community, submit it as a presentation for TechKnowFile.
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VacationStaff:
Joe Baptista, Facilities Coordinator and Building Officer: Monday, March 21
Sandra Chotilal, Research Accountant: March 28 - April 12
Brenda Fung, Graduate Program Administrator: March 1 - April 1
Nina Haikara, Communications & Special Projects: Thursday, March 24 (afternoon)
Anna Vanek, Director of Administration and Finance: Wednesday, March 23 (morning)
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Departure from UofT - Angie Agulto
Dear All,
This is to let you know that I will be leaving the University at the end of the month to pursue another career opportunity; my official last day is Tuesday, March 29th. Beginning Monday, March 21st, please address all inquiries and requests regarding pre-award (grant applications) and post-award administration matters for all sponsors/programs listed below to Mike Folinas, Research Funding Manager, Natural Sciences & Engineering, m.folinas@utoronto.ca, 416-978-7118:
Sponsors/Programs
NSERC Grants – Discovery, Discovery Accelerator, Northern Research Supplement, RTI-1, Major Resources Support, Sub-atomic Physics (Individual, Project & Equipment), Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA), Ship Time, PromoScience & University Faculty Awards (UFA)
CIFAR Fellowships
Canadian Space Agency Grants
Subgrants to and from other universities/institutions, including collaboration agreements with hospitals
Environment Canada - Science Horizons & Best in Science Programs
Department of Indian & Northern Affairs - Arctic Working Group
Other standard grants that have my name on the FReDs
For items already in progress (such as the USRAs, pending agreements), I will try and finish them before I leave and/or turn over the files to Mike.
For the results on the Fall NSERC Grants Competition, these will be communicated to you and the individual applicants as soon as they are released by NSERC.
It has been a pleasure to work with such a dedicated and hard-working group of people like yourselves, without whose support, cooperation, understanding and patience we would not be able to do our jobs well.
Thanks very much and all the best,
Angie
Angie Agulto
Research Funding Officer
Agency & Foundation Funding
Office of Research Services
University of Toronto
McMurrich Building, 3rd Floor
12 Queen's Park Crescent West, Toronto, ON M5S 1S8
Phone: 416-946-7517; Fax: 416-971-2010
This is to let you know that I will be leaving the University at the end of the month to pursue another career opportunity; my official last day is Tuesday, March 29th. Beginning Monday, March 21st, please address all inquiries and requests regarding pre-award (grant applications) and post-award administration matters for all sponsors/programs listed below to Mike Folinas, Research Funding Manager, Natural Sciences & Engineering, m.folinas@utoronto.ca, 416-978-7118:
Sponsors/Programs
NSERC Grants – Discovery, Discovery Accelerator, Northern Research Supplement, RTI-1, Major Resources Support, Sub-atomic Physics (Individual, Project & Equipment), Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA), Ship Time, PromoScience & University Faculty Awards (UFA)
CIFAR Fellowships
Canadian Space Agency Grants
Subgrants to and from other universities/institutions, including collaboration agreements with hospitals
Environment Canada - Science Horizons & Best in Science Programs
Department of Indian & Northern Affairs - Arctic Working Group
Other standard grants that have my name on the FReDs
For items already in progress (such as the USRAs, pending agreements), I will try and finish them before I leave and/or turn over the files to Mike.
For the results on the Fall NSERC Grants Competition, these will be communicated to you and the individual applicants as soon as they are released by NSERC.
It has been a pleasure to work with such a dedicated and hard-working group of people like yourselves, without whose support, cooperation, understanding and patience we would not be able to do our jobs well.
Thanks very much and all the best,
Angie
Angie Agulto
Research Funding Officer
Agency & Foundation Funding
Office of Research Services
University of Toronto
McMurrich Building, 3rd Floor
12 Queen's Park Crescent West, Toronto, ON M5S 1S8
Phone: 416-946-7517; Fax: 416-971-2010
Friday, March 18, 2011
Navigating Your PATH: Exploring and Developing Teaching Assistant and Graduate Student Development
Dear colleagues,
Registration is now open for the re-scheduled, renewed and re-invigorated Navigating Your PATH: Exploring and Supporting Teaching Assistant and Graduate Student Development conference, taking place this spring:
Friday, May 6 – Saturday, May 7, 2011
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and Hart House
University of Toronto
View a preliminary program here: http://www.utoronto.ca/conference-path2011/program.html
Register for the conference here: http://www.utoronto.ca/conference-path2011/registration.html
DEADLINE TO REGISTER
For conference presenters: March 25th
For all other registrants: April 15th
A limited number of graduate student registration fees are being waived—please see registration web page for details.
Join us this spring for an exciting program of events that includes:
• a special Graduate Dean’s Roundtable (led by Prof. Elizabeth Smyth, Vice-Dean, Programs at the School of Graduate Studies)
• a banquet at Hart House
• two engaging keynote speakers:
o Dean Douglas Peers, past-president of the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) and current graduate dean at York University in Toronto
o Dr. Laurie Richlin, Director of Faculty Development at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, President of the International Alliance of Teacher Scholars and Director of the Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching – West
If you are a faculty member or administrator and you are interested in learning new ways of training your TAs or improving the support of skills development in your graduate students, you need to be at this conference.
If you are a graduate student, this conference will offer you an unparalleled opportunity to network with a variety of professionals engaged in graduate education and to learn new strategies for building up your research and teaching skills.
The conference organizers gratefully acknowledge the support of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) as well as the support of our institutional partners: the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), The Office of the Vice-President and Provost, the School of Graduate Studies and Hart House.
We look forward to hosting you in May!
Best wishes,
Megan Burnett
PATH Conference Chair
Assistant Director, Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation/Teaching Assistants' Training Program
University of Toronto, 4th floor, Robarts Library
130 St. George St.
Toronto, ON M5S 3H1
416.946.0464
www.teaching.utoronto.ca
The Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) provides leadership in teaching and learning at the University of Toronto and provides support for pedagogy and pedagogy-driven instructional technology for all teaching staff and teaching assistants across the university’s campuses and divisions.
Kathleen Olmstead
Communications Coordinator
Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI)
Robarts Library, 4th Floor
130 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 3H1
tel: (416) 946-7249
email: k.olmstead@utoronto.ca
The Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) provides leadership in teaching and learning at the University of Toronto and provides support for pedagogy and pedagogy-driven instructional technology for all teaching staff and teaching assistants across the university’s campuses and divisions.
Registration is now open for the re-scheduled, renewed and re-invigorated Navigating Your PATH: Exploring and Supporting Teaching Assistant and Graduate Student Development conference, taking place this spring:
Friday, May 6 – Saturday, May 7, 2011
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and Hart House
University of Toronto
View a preliminary program here: http://www.utoronto.ca/conference-path2011/program.html
Register for the conference here: http://www.utoronto.ca/conference-path2011/registration.html
DEADLINE TO REGISTER
For conference presenters: March 25th
For all other registrants: April 15th
A limited number of graduate student registration fees are being waived—please see registration web page for details.
Join us this spring for an exciting program of events that includes:
• a special Graduate Dean’s Roundtable (led by Prof. Elizabeth Smyth, Vice-Dean, Programs at the School of Graduate Studies)
• a banquet at Hart House
• two engaging keynote speakers:
o Dean Douglas Peers, past-president of the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) and current graduate dean at York University in Toronto
o Dr. Laurie Richlin, Director of Faculty Development at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, President of the International Alliance of Teacher Scholars and Director of the Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching – West
If you are a faculty member or administrator and you are interested in learning new ways of training your TAs or improving the support of skills development in your graduate students, you need to be at this conference.
If you are a graduate student, this conference will offer you an unparalleled opportunity to network with a variety of professionals engaged in graduate education and to learn new strategies for building up your research and teaching skills.
The conference organizers gratefully acknowledge the support of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) as well as the support of our institutional partners: the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), The Office of the Vice-President and Provost, the School of Graduate Studies and Hart House.
We look forward to hosting you in May!
Best wishes,
Megan Burnett
PATH Conference Chair
Assistant Director, Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation/Teaching Assistants' Training Program
University of Toronto, 4th floor, Robarts Library
130 St. George St.
Toronto, ON M5S 3H1
416.946.0464
www.teaching.utoronto.ca
The Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) provides leadership in teaching and learning at the University of Toronto and provides support for pedagogy and pedagogy-driven instructional technology for all teaching staff and teaching assistants across the university’s campuses and divisions.
Kathleen Olmstead
Communications Coordinator
Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI)
Robarts Library, 4th Floor
130 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 3H1
tel: (416) 946-7249
email: k.olmstead@utoronto.ca
The Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) provides leadership in teaching and learning at the University of Toronto and provides support for pedagogy and pedagogy-driven instructional technology for all teaching staff and teaching assistants across the university’s campuses and divisions.
2011 NSERC Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Program & Information Session
2011 NSERC Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Program: Timelines and Support
Dear Researchers,
The 2011 NSERC Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Program has been announced for the upcoming year. The Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) program supports focused collaborative research projects involving any field of the natural sciences or engineering and the health sciences. Successful projects will be novel and lead to health benefits for Canadians, more effective health services, or economic development in health-related areas. The proposed project may range from fundamental knowledge creation to research on knowledge application relevant to industry or public policy. Support will be offered for up to three years for newly defined projects (e.g. applicants may not apply for support to an existing research program), with clear milestones and decision points.
The CHRP program is jointly funded by NSERC and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). NSERC will be managing the application process. Additional projects related to the strategic priorities of CIHR Institutes may also be supported through this program.
Applying:
The application process for the CHRP involves two steps. The first step requires a Notice of Intent (NOI) from the applicant, to provide NSERC with a brief outline of your proposal (due May 2, 2011). The second step, by invitation only, involves the completion of a full application (due October 1, 2011).
Highlights for the 2011 Collaborative Health Research Projects Competition: NOI Phase:
Applicants are asked to use NSERC’s On-line System to complete applications to the CHRP Program. Previous applicants note that the (EAMS) system is no longer in use.
The CHRP program will be using NSERC’s on-line Form 182 for the submission of all Notifications of Intent (NOI).
Co-applicants will not be required to provide electronic consent to their participation on the NOI application. However, co-applicants and collaborators need to be informed of the precise uses and disclosures of their personal information.
Please visit the NSERC webpage for additional information about the CHRP program .
Critical Dates:
April 20, 2011: Internal Deadline for completed Notice of Intent. Please submit the following to Mike Folinas, m.folinas@utoronto.ca.
Completed electronic application package, which include Forms 100 and 182 (Form 100 – Personal Data Form, Form 182 - Notification of Intent to Apply for a Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Grant)
An RIS Application Form, signed by your Chair and/or Dean (as your unit's policies determine) is required before your application can be approved by Research Services.
May 2, 2011: NSERC’s Deadline
Firm and Final Deadline: Your Notice of Intent MUST be submitted online no later than: 10 am on Monday, May 2, 2011 (sooner if possible) (by clicking on “Submit”)
**Note: Clicking “Submit” forwards your Notice of Intent electronically to Research Services for approval and final submission to NSERC.
Support:
Information Session:
An information session will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, from 3 pm to 4:30 pm in Room TZ 6 Imperial Oil Lecture, Tanz Building, 6 Queen’s Park Cres. W.
This session will cover the Program requirements, eligibility for NSERC and CIHR, changes for 2011, the application procedures, the evaluation criteria, the features of a good proposal, and more. If you are planning to apply to the CHRP Program this year, do not miss this opportunity!
Please RSVP by March 28th to Jenny Korolik, jenny.korolik@utoronto.ca
Questions during the Competition Period:
Your primary contacts at Research Services for the Collaborative Health Research Projects Program is: Mike Folinas (m.folinas@utoronto.ca)
Additional Information on the Collaborative Health Research Program can be found on our website or the NSERC website
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about this message, our internal deadlines, or the program itself.
Best regards,
Mike Folinas
Mike Folinas
Research Funding Manager
Natural Science and Engineering
Agency & Foundation Funding
Office of the Vice President, Research
University of Toronto
McMurrich Building - 3rd floor
12 Queen's Park Crescent West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1S8
Tel. 416-978-7118 Fax. 416-971-2010
Website: http://www.research.utoronto.ca/
Earthquakes happen because the Earth is alive -- Geology Professor Andrew Miall explains at http://www.research.utoronto.ca/behind_the_headlines/earthquakes-happen-because-the-earth-is-alive/
Dear Researchers,
The 2011 NSERC Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Program has been announced for the upcoming year. The Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) program supports focused collaborative research projects involving any field of the natural sciences or engineering and the health sciences. Successful projects will be novel and lead to health benefits for Canadians, more effective health services, or economic development in health-related areas. The proposed project may range from fundamental knowledge creation to research on knowledge application relevant to industry or public policy. Support will be offered for up to three years for newly defined projects (e.g. applicants may not apply for support to an existing research program), with clear milestones and decision points.
The CHRP program is jointly funded by NSERC and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). NSERC will be managing the application process. Additional projects related to the strategic priorities of CIHR Institutes may also be supported through this program.
Applying:
The application process for the CHRP involves two steps. The first step requires a Notice of Intent (NOI) from the applicant, to provide NSERC with a brief outline of your proposal (due May 2, 2011). The second step, by invitation only, involves the completion of a full application (due October 1, 2011).
Highlights for the 2011 Collaborative Health Research Projects Competition: NOI Phase:
Applicants are asked to use NSERC’s On-line System to complete applications to the CHRP Program. Previous applicants note that the (EAMS) system is no longer in use.
The CHRP program will be using NSERC’s on-line Form 182 for the submission of all Notifications of Intent (NOI).
Co-applicants will not be required to provide electronic consent to their participation on the NOI application. However, co-applicants and collaborators need to be informed of the precise uses and disclosures of their personal information.
Please visit the NSERC webpage for additional information about the CHRP program .
Critical Dates:
April 20, 2011: Internal Deadline for completed Notice of Intent. Please submit the following to Mike Folinas, m.folinas@utoronto.ca.
Completed electronic application package, which include Forms 100 and 182 (Form 100 – Personal Data Form, Form 182 - Notification of Intent to Apply for a Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Grant)
An RIS Application Form, signed by your Chair and/or Dean (as your unit's policies determine) is required before your application can be approved by Research Services.
May 2, 2011: NSERC’s Deadline
Firm and Final Deadline: Your Notice of Intent MUST be submitted online no later than: 10 am on Monday, May 2, 2011 (sooner if possible) (by clicking on “Submit”)
**Note: Clicking “Submit” forwards your Notice of Intent electronically to Research Services for approval and final submission to NSERC.
Support:
Information Session:
An information session will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, from 3 pm to 4:30 pm in Room TZ 6 Imperial Oil Lecture, Tanz Building, 6 Queen’s Park Cres. W.
This session will cover the Program requirements, eligibility for NSERC and CIHR, changes for 2011, the application procedures, the evaluation criteria, the features of a good proposal, and more. If you are planning to apply to the CHRP Program this year, do not miss this opportunity!
Please RSVP by March 28th to Jenny Korolik, jenny.korolik@utoronto.ca
Questions during the Competition Period:
Your primary contacts at Research Services for the Collaborative Health Research Projects Program is: Mike Folinas (m.folinas@utoronto.ca)
Additional Information on the Collaborative Health Research Program can be found on our website or the NSERC website
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about this message, our internal deadlines, or the program itself.
Best regards,
Mike Folinas
Mike Folinas
Research Funding Manager
Natural Science and Engineering
Agency & Foundation Funding
Office of the Vice President, Research
University of Toronto
McMurrich Building - 3rd floor
12 Queen's Park Crescent West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1S8
Tel. 416-978-7118 Fax. 416-971-2010
Website: http://www.research.utoronto.ca/
Earthquakes happen because the Earth is alive -- Geology Professor Andrew Miall explains at http://www.research.utoronto.ca/behind_the_headlines/earthquakes-happen-because-the-earth-is-alive/
Indo-Global Education Summit 2011 on academic collaborations and student enrollment - November 4 to 12, 2011
Invitation from India
Greetings and good wishes!
I am pleased to invite you and your institution to participate in the Indo-Global Education Summit 2011 on academic collaborations and student enrollment. The Summit will be held in New Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai from November 4 to 12, 2011.
As you know, Indian educational system has been undergoing a paradigm shift in the recent past. India has the world's second largest post-secondary student population of around 14 million. It is expected that this number will double over the next 12 years. Further, the Indian economy is transforming into an international powerhouse requiring India to provide the best possible educational opportunities for its citizens. In the face of a growing demand for post secondary education and limited capacities, India is turning to foreign universities to bridge the anticipated gap. India is also keen to improve the quality of its own higher education with the help of reputable foreign universities. Government of India is playing an active role in this process.
Indo-Global Education Summit 2011 is a unique event which is being organized in India as a sequel to the highly successful Education Summits held in 2009 and 2010. The Summit 2011 will have sessions on collaborative research programs, joint undergraduate and graduate programs, twinning & transfer programs, distance education programs, faculty & student exchange programs, study abroad in India programs, and other academic partnerships. The major fields covered would be Engineering & IT, Business & Management, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Natural Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Social Sciences. There will be one-on-one meetings between representatives of Indian institutions and those of foreign universities. for forging academic collaborations. The Summit 2011 is specifically designed for university vice-chancellors, presidents, provosts, deans, enrollment / recruitment officers, and their executive-level team members.
Highlights of the Summit 2011
* Most comprehensive educational event of its kind ever held in India
* Biggest networking event for leaders in education from around the World
* Convergence of who is who of the huge Indian educational system
* Participation by an estimated 200 top universities from around the World
* Participation by an estimated 1,000 Indian educational institutions
* Attendance of an estimated 15,000 Indian students interested to study abroad
* Major Sessions on academic collaborations in several academic disciplines
* Recruitment sessions involving one-on-one meetings with Indian students
* Awards for educational excellence to institutions world-wide
* Extensive media coverage for the Summit during and after the event
* Special programs for spouses of foreign participants of the Summit
The Indus Foundation is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the promotion of higher education in India. The Foundation is well established in India for over 15 years, with its own extensive network of offices. An important mission of the Foundation is to galvanize high-impact educational collaborations between reputable foreign universities and Indian institutions. The Foundation recognizes that collaborative programs and other academic partnerships between foreign universities and Indian institutions are extremely useful in meeting the rapidly growing educational needs in India. Further, the Foundation is committed to assisting Indian students for study in reputable foreign universities. The motto of the Foundation is: Educational Excellence Without Borders. Over the years, the Foundation has emerged as a leading player in the Indian education field.
Further details of the Summit, including the registration form, will be sent upon hearing from you. The Summit is expected to have more applicants for participation than it can accommodate. Early registration is strongly suggested.
Thanking you and with warm regards,
Mr. C.D.Arha, IAS (Retd.)
Formerly Secretary to Government of India, New Delhi Chairman, The Indus Foundation 308, 3rd Floor, Mallik Chambers Hyderguda, Hyderabad-500029 INDIA
Tel: 91-40-40079023
E-mail: indus@indus.org
http://www.indus.org
The Indus Foundation Inc.
23 Koster Blvd., Suite 8B
Edison, New Jersey 08837
USA
Tel:(732) 205-9810
Fax:(732) 205-9811
MESSAGE OF DR. KAPIL SIBAL, Minister of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi
The Ministry of Human Resource Development firmly subscribe to the view of EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE WITHOUT BORDERS, the byline of the Indus Foundation. I am pleased to learn that the Indus Foundation, is organizing the Indo-Global Education Summit on Academic Collaborations and Student Enrollment. My best wishes to Indus for a very meaningful Indo-Global Education Summit.
COMMENTS OF A FEW PARTICIPANTS OF SUMMITS 2010 & 2009:
I was very pleased and excited to participate in the Indo-Global Education Summit this past month. I think the idea behind the Indus Foundation's concept of providing a venue in which to assist Indian and foreign institutions to forge academic partnerships over the upcoming years, is brilliant and far-sighted. The initiative appears to be working already, at least from my institution's perspective, as evidenced by the great deal of email interchange between our institutions since the conference. We hope to see some of these initial forays result in substantive and programmatic joint efforts over time. I also appreciated the opportunity to interact with Indian students at the conference and I expect to see more Indian faces on our campus in the upcoming academic years!
As an aside, I'll mention that I have a long-standing fondness for Indian art, architecture, and culture and India's magnificent history. Participating in a conference that I know will have far-reaching consequences for global educational goals--has been doubly gratifying to me. You are doing such important work. Please know that I would be happy to support your local (USA) branch in its work in the future.
Dr. Carol Magai, Dean of Research, Long Island University
Participating in the Summit 2010 was one of the most enriching and productive experiences of my whole professional life: through the Summit in Hyderabad and the universities tour to Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi I was able to know better your beautiful country, admire its people and culture and, most of all, understand the university system. The whole program was very well designed and very efficiently conducted by Mr. Anumolu and his staff. I did find my partners-to-be in India through the Summit, and this is an excellent outcome.
Dr. Rosa Brito Meyer, Associate Vice-President, Pontifical Catholic University, Brazil
I'm just back to Virginia, after spending the whole month of December abroad. In fact I was waiting to write to you to thank you so very much for the wonderful opportunity you gave us with the Summit on Indo-Global education. The impact is, no doubt, even more important that you could imagine. I left India with the strong desire to return back, not only to see again your glorious country, but to help as much as I can connecting our institutions, faculty and students. I already had a meeting with my colleagues to expose to them my ideas on how to proceed. I will have other meetings soon with different schools and departments of our University. I've been very impressed by the Summit and by the people I have met. You can count on me to do my very best to bring my modest contribution to your fabulous work.
Ms. Majida Bargach, Associate Director, University of Virginia
Thank you for organizing this wonderful trip. Peggy (vice-provost) and I both found it to be most instructive. Exciting things are happening in India, and it is imperative that we have opportunities such as this, to get to know each other. Thank you also for the magnificent dinner at your home. Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of service to you in your efforts to bridge Indian and American higher education.
Dr. Jamshed Bharucha, Provost & Senior Vice President, Tufts University
Thank you for the truly enlightening experience of the recent Education Summit. It was an extremely enriching and fruitful collaboration in terms of bringing us together with our colleagues from across the world in the Indian education sector. I also appreciated the opportunity to spend time with a wonderful group of American universities. The attention to detail and seamless transition during the Summit and between cities was a mark of a highly skilled planning team and was indicative of the care and thought your committee put into this Summit and your efforts are genuinely appreciated.
Ms. Vanessa Vardon, Graduate, Research and International Programs Manager, Drexel University
It was a great pleasure meeting you and attending the summit. I would like to thank you for the excellent arrangements and for providing the opportunity to meet with personnel from Indian higher education institutions. Dr. Tadisina and I will be following through with some of the contacts we had established at the Summit. If you get an opportunity to visit US in the near future, I would like to extend an invitation for you to visit our University.
Dr. Ram Viswanathan, Professor, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Thank you for organizing the outstanding Summit. You and everyone else from the Indus Foundation have much to be proud of. The event was a phenomenal success, thanks to the dedication and hard work of everyone involved.
Dr. Bert Barry, Director of International Services, Saint Louis University
First of all, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you and your organization for the excellent job you did with the Summit. Both my wife and I enjoyed our participation immensely. I am now in the process of going through the various proposals I have received from institutions in India and will be trying to evaluate these with the help of our staff here to see which of these we may wish to pursue. I will be back in touch with you once we have decided what our next steps should be.
Dr. Stephen Durrant, Vice Provost, International Affairs, University of Oregon
Please know how much we at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology appreciated the opportunity to be represented at the Summit. To those of you responsible for the logistical matters, please accept my heartfelt thanks for the very smoothly managed event and the overall very fine experience. I have so many vivid memories it is hard to select the most meaningful; however, among the top of my recollections - as of this moment - are the highly accomplished chief guests, the sincerity of everyone with whom I worked, and the opportunities for future relationships with Indian professionals and students alike. The participation by Indian delegates and students was quite inspirational
Dr. Pamela S. Cutright, Campus Provost's Office, WVU Institute of Technology
It has been a while since we have returned to the US and I wanted to drop you a note. We enjoyed our trip enormously and are grateful for your hospitality. While the meetings were intense we were impressed by the level of enthusiasm of the participants and the number of opportunities. Since then we have established communications with a number of institutions and are considering a number of collaboration opportunities. Please convey our thanks to your staff but in particular to your family who hosted us in Hyderabad.
Dr. Keya Sadeghipour, Dean, Temple University College of Engineering
Greetings and good wishes!
I am pleased to invite you and your institution to participate in the Indo-Global Education Summit 2011 on academic collaborations and student enrollment. The Summit will be held in New Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai from November 4 to 12, 2011.
As you know, Indian educational system has been undergoing a paradigm shift in the recent past. India has the world's second largest post-secondary student population of around 14 million. It is expected that this number will double over the next 12 years. Further, the Indian economy is transforming into an international powerhouse requiring India to provide the best possible educational opportunities for its citizens. In the face of a growing demand for post secondary education and limited capacities, India is turning to foreign universities to bridge the anticipated gap. India is also keen to improve the quality of its own higher education with the help of reputable foreign universities. Government of India is playing an active role in this process.
Indo-Global Education Summit 2011 is a unique event which is being organized in India as a sequel to the highly successful Education Summits held in 2009 and 2010. The Summit 2011 will have sessions on collaborative research programs, joint undergraduate and graduate programs, twinning & transfer programs, distance education programs, faculty & student exchange programs, study abroad in India programs, and other academic partnerships. The major fields covered would be Engineering & IT, Business & Management, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Natural Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Social Sciences. There will be one-on-one meetings between representatives of Indian institutions and those of foreign universities. for forging academic collaborations. The Summit 2011 is specifically designed for university vice-chancellors, presidents, provosts, deans, enrollment / recruitment officers, and their executive-level team members.
Highlights of the Summit 2011
* Most comprehensive educational event of its kind ever held in India
* Biggest networking event for leaders in education from around the World
* Convergence of who is who of the huge Indian educational system
* Participation by an estimated 200 top universities from around the World
* Participation by an estimated 1,000 Indian educational institutions
* Attendance of an estimated 15,000 Indian students interested to study abroad
* Major Sessions on academic collaborations in several academic disciplines
* Recruitment sessions involving one-on-one meetings with Indian students
* Awards for educational excellence to institutions world-wide
* Extensive media coverage for the Summit during and after the event
* Special programs for spouses of foreign participants of the Summit
The Indus Foundation is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the promotion of higher education in India. The Foundation is well established in India for over 15 years, with its own extensive network of offices. An important mission of the Foundation is to galvanize high-impact educational collaborations between reputable foreign universities and Indian institutions. The Foundation recognizes that collaborative programs and other academic partnerships between foreign universities and Indian institutions are extremely useful in meeting the rapidly growing educational needs in India. Further, the Foundation is committed to assisting Indian students for study in reputable foreign universities. The motto of the Foundation is: Educational Excellence Without Borders. Over the years, the Foundation has emerged as a leading player in the Indian education field.
Further details of the Summit, including the registration form, will be sent upon hearing from you. The Summit is expected to have more applicants for participation than it can accommodate. Early registration is strongly suggested.
Thanking you and with warm regards,
Mr. C.D.Arha, IAS (Retd.)
Formerly Secretary to Government of India, New Delhi Chairman, The Indus Foundation 308, 3rd Floor, Mallik Chambers Hyderguda, Hyderabad-500029 INDIA
Tel: 91-40-40079023
E-mail: indus@indus.org
http://www.indus.org
The Indus Foundation Inc.
23 Koster Blvd., Suite 8B
Edison, New Jersey 08837
USA
Tel:(732) 205-9810
Fax:(732) 205-9811
MESSAGE OF DR. KAPIL SIBAL, Minister of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi
The Ministry of Human Resource Development firmly subscribe to the view of EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE WITHOUT BORDERS, the byline of the Indus Foundation. I am pleased to learn that the Indus Foundation, is organizing the Indo-Global Education Summit on Academic Collaborations and Student Enrollment. My best wishes to Indus for a very meaningful Indo-Global Education Summit.
COMMENTS OF A FEW PARTICIPANTS OF SUMMITS 2010 & 2009:
I was very pleased and excited to participate in the Indo-Global Education Summit this past month. I think the idea behind the Indus Foundation's concept of providing a venue in which to assist Indian and foreign institutions to forge academic partnerships over the upcoming years, is brilliant and far-sighted. The initiative appears to be working already, at least from my institution's perspective, as evidenced by the great deal of email interchange between our institutions since the conference. We hope to see some of these initial forays result in substantive and programmatic joint efforts over time. I also appreciated the opportunity to interact with Indian students at the conference and I expect to see more Indian faces on our campus in the upcoming academic years!
As an aside, I'll mention that I have a long-standing fondness for Indian art, architecture, and culture and India's magnificent history. Participating in a conference that I know will have far-reaching consequences for global educational goals--has been doubly gratifying to me. You are doing such important work. Please know that I would be happy to support your local (USA) branch in its work in the future.
Dr. Carol Magai, Dean of Research, Long Island University
Participating in the Summit 2010 was one of the most enriching and productive experiences of my whole professional life: through the Summit in Hyderabad and the universities tour to Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi I was able to know better your beautiful country, admire its people and culture and, most of all, understand the university system. The whole program was very well designed and very efficiently conducted by Mr. Anumolu and his staff. I did find my partners-to-be in India through the Summit, and this is an excellent outcome.
Dr. Rosa Brito Meyer, Associate Vice-President, Pontifical Catholic University, Brazil
I'm just back to Virginia, after spending the whole month of December abroad. In fact I was waiting to write to you to thank you so very much for the wonderful opportunity you gave us with the Summit on Indo-Global education. The impact is, no doubt, even more important that you could imagine. I left India with the strong desire to return back, not only to see again your glorious country, but to help as much as I can connecting our institutions, faculty and students. I already had a meeting with my colleagues to expose to them my ideas on how to proceed. I will have other meetings soon with different schools and departments of our University. I've been very impressed by the Summit and by the people I have met. You can count on me to do my very best to bring my modest contribution to your fabulous work.
Ms. Majida Bargach, Associate Director, University of Virginia
Thank you for organizing this wonderful trip. Peggy (vice-provost) and I both found it to be most instructive. Exciting things are happening in India, and it is imperative that we have opportunities such as this, to get to know each other. Thank you also for the magnificent dinner at your home. Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of service to you in your efforts to bridge Indian and American higher education.
Dr. Jamshed Bharucha, Provost & Senior Vice President, Tufts University
Thank you for the truly enlightening experience of the recent Education Summit. It was an extremely enriching and fruitful collaboration in terms of bringing us together with our colleagues from across the world in the Indian education sector. I also appreciated the opportunity to spend time with a wonderful group of American universities. The attention to detail and seamless transition during the Summit and between cities was a mark of a highly skilled planning team and was indicative of the care and thought your committee put into this Summit and your efforts are genuinely appreciated.
Ms. Vanessa Vardon, Graduate, Research and International Programs Manager, Drexel University
It was a great pleasure meeting you and attending the summit. I would like to thank you for the excellent arrangements and for providing the opportunity to meet with personnel from Indian higher education institutions. Dr. Tadisina and I will be following through with some of the contacts we had established at the Summit. If you get an opportunity to visit US in the near future, I would like to extend an invitation for you to visit our University.
Dr. Ram Viswanathan, Professor, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Thank you for organizing the outstanding Summit. You and everyone else from the Indus Foundation have much to be proud of. The event was a phenomenal success, thanks to the dedication and hard work of everyone involved.
Dr. Bert Barry, Director of International Services, Saint Louis University
First of all, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you and your organization for the excellent job you did with the Summit. Both my wife and I enjoyed our participation immensely. I am now in the process of going through the various proposals I have received from institutions in India and will be trying to evaluate these with the help of our staff here to see which of these we may wish to pursue. I will be back in touch with you once we have decided what our next steps should be.
Dr. Stephen Durrant, Vice Provost, International Affairs, University of Oregon
Please know how much we at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology appreciated the opportunity to be represented at the Summit. To those of you responsible for the logistical matters, please accept my heartfelt thanks for the very smoothly managed event and the overall very fine experience. I have so many vivid memories it is hard to select the most meaningful; however, among the top of my recollections - as of this moment - are the highly accomplished chief guests, the sincerity of everyone with whom I worked, and the opportunities for future relationships with Indian professionals and students alike. The participation by Indian delegates and students was quite inspirational
Dr. Pamela S. Cutright, Campus Provost's Office, WVU Institute of Technology
It has been a while since we have returned to the US and I wanted to drop you a note. We enjoyed our trip enormously and are grateful for your hospitality. While the meetings were intense we were impressed by the level of enthusiasm of the participants and the number of opportunities. Since then we have established communications with a number of institutions and are considering a number of collaboration opportunities. Please convey our thanks to your staff but in particular to your family who hosted us in Hyderabad.
Dr. Keya Sadeghipour, Dean, Temple University College of Engineering
Water Institute Seminar by Steve Hrudey - March 24, 2011 @ of Waterloo
Good Afternoon,
The Water Institute is hosting D. Steve E. Hrudey, to present a seminar on Thursday March 24, 1:30 pm, J.R. Coutts Engineering Lecture Hall, Room 112, University of Waterloo. The seminar is titled “The Environmental and Health Impacts of Canada’s Oil Sands.” This seminar is based on the December 2010 Royal Society of Canada Expert Panel report on this topic.
We would be pleased if you would post it in your department or circulate it by other means. All are welcome.
Best Regards,
Mary Anne
Mary Anne Hardy, MES
Water Institute
University of Waterloo
519-888-4567 Ext. 32658
mahardy@uwaterloo.ca
www.water.uwaterloo.ca
The Water Institute is hosting D. Steve E. Hrudey, to present a seminar on Thursday March 24, 1:30 pm, J.R. Coutts Engineering Lecture Hall, Room 112, University of Waterloo. The seminar is titled “The Environmental and Health Impacts of Canada’s Oil Sands.” This seminar is based on the December 2010 Royal Society of Canada Expert Panel report on this topic.
We would be pleased if you would post it in your department or circulate it by other means. All are welcome.
Best Regards,
Mary Anne
Mary Anne Hardy, MES
Water Institute
University of Waterloo
519-888-4567 Ext. 32658
mahardy@uwaterloo.ca
www.water.uwaterloo.ca
New events posted on canadianconsultingengineer.com
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EH&S Regulatory Compliance Update - Breakfast April 12 2011, St. Catharines
Hazards and Control of Mould in Buildings in Ontario - 3 Day Course April 12-14 2011, Mississauga
Hazards and Control of Mould in Buildings -Manitoba - 2 Day Course April 13-14 2011, Winnipeg
Asbestos Worker Training - Manitoba - 1 Day Course April 15 2011, Winnipeg
Worker Asbestos Abatement (MTCU Program 253 W) 2 Day Course April 18-19 2011, Mississauga
Update on Asbestos and Mould in Buildings - Breakfast Seminar April 20 2011, Mississauga
Mould Moisture & Related Building Envelope Failures - Breakfast Seminar April 26 2011, Mississauga
Asbestos Control in Buildings & Industry In Manitoba - 3 Day Course April 26-28 2011, Winnipeg
Introduction to Radon - Breakfest Seminar April 28 2011, Kanata
Click on an event name to view the details and add to your reminder list.
EH&S Regulatory Compliance Update - Breakfast April 12 2011, St. Catharines
Hazards and Control of Mould in Buildings in Ontario - 3 Day Course April 12-14 2011, Mississauga
Hazards and Control of Mould in Buildings -Manitoba - 2 Day Course April 13-14 2011, Winnipeg
Asbestos Worker Training - Manitoba - 1 Day Course April 15 2011, Winnipeg
Worker Asbestos Abatement (MTCU Program 253 W) 2 Day Course April 18-19 2011, Mississauga
Update on Asbestos and Mould in Buildings - Breakfast Seminar April 20 2011, Mississauga
Mould Moisture & Related Building Envelope Failures - Breakfast Seminar April 26 2011, Mississauga
Asbestos Control in Buildings & Industry In Manitoba - 3 Day Course April 26-28 2011, Winnipeg
Introduction to Radon - Breakfest Seminar April 28 2011, Kanata
[SGS] Graduate Education Council Spring 2011 Election for Administrative Staff (Graduate Units)
Dear Administrative Staff Member:
An election is underway to elect 1 (one) administrative staff representatives (from any Graduate Unit) on the Graduate Education Council (GEC). All appointed administrative staff working in the administration of graduate studies in any graduate unit are eligible to vote. Balloting will take place electronically on the University’s secure website at https://voting.utoronto.ca. Balloting is open now and will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, April 1, 2011. Please visit the website, review the candidates and their statements, and vote. You will need your UTORid in order to access the ballot.
GEC is an academic advisory and approval body responsible for developing and implementing regulations and operating procedures for graduate students at the University of Toronto. GEC considers and approves, where appropriate: new policy and changes to existing SGS policy, changes to graduate program regulations, reports of committees of Council and other matters. For more information, visit the GEC website at http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/governance/gec/elections.htm.
These representatives are your voice on GEC! Please, take a few seconds now to visit https://voting.utoronto.ca and cast your vote.
Thanks very much in advance,
Anil
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Anil Purandaré, Governance and Policy Coordinator
University of Toronto, School of Graduate Studies
65 St. George Street, Room 202A, Toronto, ON, M5S 2Z9, Canada
Tel.: +1 416 946-3427 • Fax: +1 416-978-1649 • www.sgs.utoronto.ca
An election is underway to elect 1 (one) administrative staff representatives (from any Graduate Unit) on the Graduate Education Council (GEC). All appointed administrative staff working in the administration of graduate studies in any graduate unit are eligible to vote. Balloting will take place electronically on the University’s secure website at https://voting.utoronto.ca. Balloting is open now and will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, April 1, 2011. Please visit the website, review the candidates and their statements, and vote. You will need your UTORid in order to access the ballot.
GEC is an academic advisory and approval body responsible for developing and implementing regulations and operating procedures for graduate students at the University of Toronto. GEC considers and approves, where appropriate: new policy and changes to existing SGS policy, changes to graduate program regulations, reports of committees of Council and other matters. For more information, visit the GEC website at http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/governance/gec/elections.htm.
These representatives are your voice on GEC! Please, take a few seconds now to visit https://voting.utoronto.ca and cast your vote.
Thanks very much in advance,
Anil
--
Anil Purandaré, Governance and Policy Coordinator
University of Toronto, School of Graduate Studies
65 St. George Street, Room 202A, Toronto, ON, M5S 2Z9, Canada
Tel.: +1 416 946-3427 • Fax: +1 416-978-1649 • www.sgs.utoronto.ca
[SGS] Action Required-Graduate Students in Japan
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Chairs/Directors/Coordinators/Administrators
Cc: Committee of Graduate Deans
Student Services, School of Graduate Studies
FROM: Heather Kelly, Director of Student Services
DATE: March 17, 2011
RE: Graduate Students in Japan
In response to the ongoing situation in Japan, the University of Toronto is now requiring students to leave the country. We’ve made this change as a proactive measure to ensure student safety and to reduce the burden on local resources.
The University of Toronto has an office dedicated to the safety and health of students abroad. The Safety Abroad Office is responsible for providing health and safety information to students heading abroad for academic exchanges, internships or research and providing them with emergency support in crisis situations. All students participating in international travel affiliated with the University of Toronto are required to register with our Safety Abroad database.
Should you know of a graduate student in Japan who is not already registered with the Safety Abroad Office, please contact the Director of Student Services, Heather Kelly (heather.kelly@utoronto.ca) with the student’s name and contact information as soon as possible for information and assistance.
Your support in ensuring the continued health and safety of our graduate students is appreciated.
Heather Kelly
Director of Student Services
School of Graduate Studies
University of Toronto
63 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2Z9
E-mail: heather.kelly@utoronto.ca
Tel: 416-978-4350
Fax: 416-971-2864
* If you have an accommodation need for a planned meeting, please email me directly and I will do my best to make appropriate arrangements. *
TO: Chairs/Directors/Coordinators/Administrators
Cc: Committee of Graduate Deans
Student Services, School of Graduate Studies
FROM: Heather Kelly, Director of Student Services
DATE: March 17, 2011
RE: Graduate Students in Japan
In response to the ongoing situation in Japan, the University of Toronto is now requiring students to leave the country. We’ve made this change as a proactive measure to ensure student safety and to reduce the burden on local resources.
The University of Toronto has an office dedicated to the safety and health of students abroad. The Safety Abroad Office is responsible for providing health and safety information to students heading abroad for academic exchanges, internships or research and providing them with emergency support in crisis situations. All students participating in international travel affiliated with the University of Toronto are required to register with our Safety Abroad database.
Should you know of a graduate student in Japan who is not already registered with the Safety Abroad Office, please contact the Director of Student Services, Heather Kelly (heather.kelly@utoronto.ca) with the student’s name and contact information as soon as possible for information and assistance.
Your support in ensuring the continued health and safety of our graduate students is appreciated.
Heather Kelly
Director of Student Services
School of Graduate Studies
University of Toronto
63 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2Z9
E-mail: heather.kelly@utoronto.ca
Tel: 416-978-4350
Fax: 416-971-2864
* If you have an accommodation need for a planned meeting, please email me directly and I will do my best to make appropriate arrangements. *
[PDADC-L] 2011 Governing Council Call for Applications
Memorandum to:Members of the Governing Council
Members of the Academic Board
Members of the Business Board
Members of the University Affairs Board
Members of the Alumni Council of Presidents
Members of the College of Electors
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs
Professionals, Managers, and Confidential Staff
President of UTFA
Presidents of Employee Unions
Presidents of APUS, GSU, SAC (UTSU), and SCSU
University of Toronto Alumni Association Executive
From: Louis R. Charpentier, Secretary of the Governing Council
Date: March 18, 2011
Re: 2011 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Members of Boards and Committees of the
Governing Council
Introduction
I am writing to ask for your assistance in identifying well-qualified individuals in the University community who would be interested in applying to serve as appointed (non-Governing Council) members on a Governing Council Board or Committee. Administrative staff, alumni, teaching staff, and students – full-time undergraduate, part-time undergraduate, and graduate - are invited to submit applications. Applications are encouraged from a wide variety of individuals so that the diversity of the University may be reflected in the membership of Governing Council bodies.
Please note that the positions listed below are all unpaid; members of the Governing Council and its Boards and Committees serve as volunteers.
Application for Membership
The 2011 online application form for membership is available on the website listed below.
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/App2011.htm
Completed application forms must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2011.
Successful applicants will be invited to serve for one-year terms from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. Meetings of Governing Council Boards and Committees are not normally held in July and August. Please note that a member must resign if, at any time during his or her term, he or she ceases to be a member of the constituency in which he or she was appointed (i.e. administrative staff member, full-time undergraduate student, part-time undergraduate student, or graduate student). Students currently in their final year who expect to graduate in June, 2011 are not eligible to apply. Such students may wish to consider applying as alumni representatives in the 2012 application process. Non-degree students and those registered in the Toronto School of Theology are also ineligible to serve on Governing Council bodies.
Detailed information about Board and Committee membership and the appointment process is provided below.
Membership of the Boards and Committees of Governing Council
Websites containing comprehensive information about the Governing Council and its Boards and Committees are listed below. Prospective applicants are encouraged to browse through the sites in order to gain an understanding of the scope, responsibilities, and composition of the governance bodies. With the exception of the Elections Committee and the Executive Committee, all Boards and Committees of the Governing Council include non-members of the Governing Council.
Positions Available
The precise number of appointed seats available for each constituency varies from year to year, depending on the number of seats that are filled by members of the Governing Council. The numbers below are provided as estimates only.
1. Academic Board:
Members are expected to attend all or almost all of the six meetings held per year.
12 students:
4 full-time undergraduates - Arts and Science
2 full-time undergraduates - professional faculties
3 part-time undergraduates
3 graduate students
3 administrative staff
1 to 3 alumni (who are not registered as students and who are not members of the administrative or teaching staff)
Further information about the Academic Board and its standing Committees is available from the website below.
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/bac/ab.htm
2. University Affairs Board
Members are expected to attend all or almost all of the six meetings held per year.
4 students
3 administrative staff
1 to 2 alumni (who are not registered as students and who are not members of the administrative or teaching staff)
Further information about the University Affairs Board is available from the website below.
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/bac/ua.htm
3. Business Board
Members are expected to attend all or almost all of the seven or eight meetings held per year.
Seats on the Business Board are usually filled by members of the Governing Council and by external lay members recruited by a separate process. In some years, seats may be available for teaching staff, administrative staff, and students.
Further information about the Business Board is available from the website below.
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/bac/bb.htm
Selection Process and Criteria
Each of the three Boards has a Striking (Nominating) Committee that reviews the applications received and recommends appointments to the Board. The Striking Committee normally meets in mid-May and appointments are approved at the final meeting of the Board in June.
As part of the selection process, Striking Committees consider the knowledge, skills, and experience of each applicant. The Committees will be guided by the Report of the Task Force on Governance, approved by the Governing Council on October 28, 2010, which is available here. Efforts are made to achieve an appropriate balance of continuity and renewal on the Board or Committee, as well as representation from a variety of academic and administrative units, academic programs, the three campuses, and full-time and part-time undergraduate students and graduate students.
The criteria used by the Striking Committee for the selection of members include the following.
• Experience in governance of organizations or groups.
• Demonstrated involvement in and contribution to the University community.
• Demonstrated engagement in co-curricular or community activities.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise informed judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate logically and persuasively at meetings.
• Demonstrated commitment to participate actively, to prepare thoroughly, and to attend regularly most scheduled meetings.
All members of the Boards and Committees of the Governing Council are subject to the same expectations as those of members of the Governing Council. The Expectations and Attributes of Governors and Key Principles of Ethical Conduct may be viewed here.
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Task+Force+on+Governance/2010-2011+Documentation/Expectations+and+Attributes+of+Governors+and+Key+Principles+of+Ethical+Conduct.pdf
If you have any questions, please contact:
Office of the Governing Council,
Room 106 Simcoe Hall, University of Toronto
(phone) 416-978-6576
(fax) 416-978-8182
email governing.council@utoronto.ca
Thank you for your interest in participating in governance at the University of Toronto.
Members of the Academic Board
Members of the Business Board
Members of the University Affairs Board
Members of the Alumni Council of Presidents
Members of the College of Electors
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs
Professionals, Managers, and Confidential Staff
President of UTFA
Presidents of Employee Unions
Presidents of APUS, GSU, SAC (UTSU), and SCSU
University of Toronto Alumni Association Executive
From: Louis R. Charpentier, Secretary of the Governing Council
Date: March 18, 2011
Re: 2011 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Members of Boards and Committees of the
Governing Council
Introduction
I am writing to ask for your assistance in identifying well-qualified individuals in the University community who would be interested in applying to serve as appointed (non-Governing Council) members on a Governing Council Board or Committee. Administrative staff, alumni, teaching staff, and students – full-time undergraduate, part-time undergraduate, and graduate - are invited to submit applications. Applications are encouraged from a wide variety of individuals so that the diversity of the University may be reflected in the membership of Governing Council bodies.
Please note that the positions listed below are all unpaid; members of the Governing Council and its Boards and Committees serve as volunteers.
Application for Membership
The 2011 online application form for membership is available on the website listed below.
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/App2011.htm
Completed application forms must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2011.
Successful applicants will be invited to serve for one-year terms from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. Meetings of Governing Council Boards and Committees are not normally held in July and August. Please note that a member must resign if, at any time during his or her term, he or she ceases to be a member of the constituency in which he or she was appointed (i.e. administrative staff member, full-time undergraduate student, part-time undergraduate student, or graduate student). Students currently in their final year who expect to graduate in June, 2011 are not eligible to apply. Such students may wish to consider applying as alumni representatives in the 2012 application process. Non-degree students and those registered in the Toronto School of Theology are also ineligible to serve on Governing Council bodies.
Detailed information about Board and Committee membership and the appointment process is provided below.
Membership of the Boards and Committees of Governing Council
Websites containing comprehensive information about the Governing Council and its Boards and Committees are listed below. Prospective applicants are encouraged to browse through the sites in order to gain an understanding of the scope, responsibilities, and composition of the governance bodies. With the exception of the Elections Committee and the Executive Committee, all Boards and Committees of the Governing Council include non-members of the Governing Council.
Positions Available
The precise number of appointed seats available for each constituency varies from year to year, depending on the number of seats that are filled by members of the Governing Council. The numbers below are provided as estimates only.
1. Academic Board:
Members are expected to attend all or almost all of the six meetings held per year.
12 students:
4 full-time undergraduates - Arts and Science
2 full-time undergraduates - professional faculties
3 part-time undergraduates
3 graduate students
3 administrative staff
1 to 3 alumni (who are not registered as students and who are not members of the administrative or teaching staff)
Further information about the Academic Board and its standing Committees is available from the website below.
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/bac/ab.htm
2. University Affairs Board
Members are expected to attend all or almost all of the six meetings held per year.
4 students
3 administrative staff
1 to 2 alumni (who are not registered as students and who are not members of the administrative or teaching staff)
Further information about the University Affairs Board is available from the website below.
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/bac/ua.htm
3. Business Board
Members are expected to attend all or almost all of the seven or eight meetings held per year.
Seats on the Business Board are usually filled by members of the Governing Council and by external lay members recruited by a separate process. In some years, seats may be available for teaching staff, administrative staff, and students.
Further information about the Business Board is available from the website below.
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/bac/bb.htm
Selection Process and Criteria
Each of the three Boards has a Striking (Nominating) Committee that reviews the applications received and recommends appointments to the Board. The Striking Committee normally meets in mid-May and appointments are approved at the final meeting of the Board in June.
As part of the selection process, Striking Committees consider the knowledge, skills, and experience of each applicant. The Committees will be guided by the Report of the Task Force on Governance, approved by the Governing Council on October 28, 2010, which is available here. Efforts are made to achieve an appropriate balance of continuity and renewal on the Board or Committee, as well as representation from a variety of academic and administrative units, academic programs, the three campuses, and full-time and part-time undergraduate students and graduate students.
The criteria used by the Striking Committee for the selection of members include the following.
• Experience in governance of organizations or groups.
• Demonstrated involvement in and contribution to the University community.
• Demonstrated engagement in co-curricular or community activities.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise informed judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate logically and persuasively at meetings.
• Demonstrated commitment to participate actively, to prepare thoroughly, and to attend regularly most scheduled meetings.
All members of the Boards and Committees of the Governing Council are subject to the same expectations as those of members of the Governing Council. The Expectations and Attributes of Governors and Key Principles of Ethical Conduct may be viewed here.
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Task+Force+on+Governance/2010-2011+Documentation/Expectations+and+Attributes+of+Governors+and+Key+Principles+of+Ethical+Conduct.pdf
If you have any questions, please contact:
Office of the Governing Council,
Room 106 Simcoe Hall, University of Toronto
(phone) 416-978-6576
(fax) 416-978-8182
email governing.council@utoronto.ca
Thank you for your interest in participating in governance at the University of Toronto.
[PDADC-L] Endowment Payout Rate for 2010-11, payable in April, 2011
PDADC#62, 2010-11
MEMORANDUM
TO: PDAD&C
Divisional Business Officers via AMS listserv
Divisional Financial Officers via DFO listserv
FROM: Sheila Brown, Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 16, 2011
SUBJECT: Endowment Payout Rate for 2010-11, payable in April, 2011
The endowment payout rate for 2011 will be $7.41 per unit, a 2% inflation increase from last year's payout of $7.26 per unit, representing 4.65% of the opening market value of the endowments. This distribution will provide about $65.8 million to beneficiaries.
The actual investment return for the period May 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011 was 7.39%. While we do not yet know the actual return for the whole fiscal year, we are hopeful that it will be sufficient to continue to add to the preservation of capital, bringing us closer to the inflation protection required.
It is important to note that until the inflation protection is fully restored, this payout continues to be a one-year endowment spending allocation and does not predict what the payout per unit will be in future years.
More information on endowments is available in the endowment annual financial report, which is accessible at http://www.finance.utoronto.ca/alerts/endowrpts.htm. If you have any questions about the payout for this year, please contact Helen Choy, Manager Accounting Services, at 416-978-2981. The annual payout for 2011 will be distributed by Monday April 18, 2011.
MEMORANDUM
TO: PDAD&C
Divisional Business Officers via AMS listserv
Divisional Financial Officers via DFO listserv
FROM: Sheila Brown, Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 16, 2011
SUBJECT: Endowment Payout Rate for 2010-11, payable in April, 2011
The endowment payout rate for 2011 will be $7.41 per unit, a 2% inflation increase from last year's payout of $7.26 per unit, representing 4.65% of the opening market value of the endowments. This distribution will provide about $65.8 million to beneficiaries.
The actual investment return for the period May 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011 was 7.39%. While we do not yet know the actual return for the whole fiscal year, we are hopeful that it will be sufficient to continue to add to the preservation of capital, bringing us closer to the inflation protection required.
It is important to note that until the inflation protection is fully restored, this payout continues to be a one-year endowment spending allocation and does not predict what the payout per unit will be in future years.
More information on endowments is available in the endowment annual financial report, which is accessible at http://www.finance.utoronto.ca/alerts/endowrpts.htm. If you have any questions about the payout for this year, please contact Helen Choy, Manager Accounting Services, at 416-978-2981. The annual payout for 2011 will be distributed by Monday April 18, 2011.
[PDADC-L] Staff Announcement - University Relations
Staff Announcement – Assistant Vice President, International Relations
It is with mixed emotions that I wish to inform you that Lorna Jean Edmonds, Assistant Vice-President, International Relations, will be leaving the University to become the Executive Director, International Relations at the University of Western Ontario, effective May 9, 2011.
In her new role, Lorna Jean will be responsible for international engagement within the research and advancement areas at Western. This includes the development of strategic plans for enhancing international research, advancement, and related activities. Additionally, Lorna Jean will pursue new opportunities, strategic institutional partnerships, revenue generation, and philanthropic opportunities with industry, government, and alumni nationally and internationally for targeted international initiatives.
Since joining University of Toronto in June 2007, from Queen’s University, Lorna Jean has been instrumental in advancing the international presence of the University. Our relationships with countries such as China and India are significantly stronger with educational institutions, governments, industry, and associations. Recently, Lorna Jean was instrumental in U of T’s success in the MITACS Globalink program where 22 top students from India embarked on three-month research internships at the University.
On behalf of University Relations and on a personal note, I wish Lorna Jean every success in this new position at Western. Please join me in thanking her for her contribution to the University of Toronto and congratulating her on her new appointment.
Judith Wolfson
Vice President, University Relations
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Office of the Vice President
University Relations
27 King's College Circle
Suite 216
Toronto, ON M5S 1A1
Phone: 416.978.5401
Fax: 416.978.4431
It is with mixed emotions that I wish to inform you that Lorna Jean Edmonds, Assistant Vice-President, International Relations, will be leaving the University to become the Executive Director, International Relations at the University of Western Ontario, effective May 9, 2011.
In her new role, Lorna Jean will be responsible for international engagement within the research and advancement areas at Western. This includes the development of strategic plans for enhancing international research, advancement, and related activities. Additionally, Lorna Jean will pursue new opportunities, strategic institutional partnerships, revenue generation, and philanthropic opportunities with industry, government, and alumni nationally and internationally for targeted international initiatives.
Since joining University of Toronto in June 2007, from Queen’s University, Lorna Jean has been instrumental in advancing the international presence of the University. Our relationships with countries such as China and India are significantly stronger with educational institutions, governments, industry, and associations. Recently, Lorna Jean was instrumental in U of T’s success in the MITACS Globalink program where 22 top students from India embarked on three-month research internships at the University.
On behalf of University Relations and on a personal note, I wish Lorna Jean every success in this new position at Western. Please join me in thanking her for her contribution to the University of Toronto and congratulating her on her new appointment.
Judith Wolfson
Vice President, University Relations
***
Office of the Vice President
University Relations
27 King's College Circle
Suite 216
Toronto, ON M5S 1A1
Phone: 416.978.5401
Fax: 416.978.4431
[PDADC-L] Election of Alumni Members of Governing Council
Memorandum to: Governing Council
Academic Board
Business Board
University Affairs Board
Alumni Council of Presidents
Alumni Development Officers
College of Electors
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs
President of UTFA
Presidents of Employee Unions
Presidents of APUS, GSU, SAC, and SCSU
Professional/Managerial and Confidential Staff
Senior Development Officers
University of Toronto Alumni Association Executive
From: Dr. Françoise Ko, Chair, College of Electors
Date: March 11, 2011
Re: Election of Alumni Members of Governing Council
The College of Electors is pleased to announce that, at its meeting yesterday evening, the following individuals were elected to serve as alumni members of the Governing Council.
Mr. Donald E. Andrew - term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012; Bachelor of Applied Science, University of Toronto, 1954.
Ms Celina Rayonne Caesar-Chavannes - term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014; Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto (New College), 1998; Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix, 2005.
Mr. Keith Thomas - term effective immediately to June 30, 2014; Bachelor of Applied Science, University of Toronto, 1987; Master of Arts, University of Toronto, 1989; Master of Business Administration, Columbia University, 1994.
Ms B. Elizabeth Vosburgh - term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014; Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto (Victoria College), 1968; Master of Business Administration, McMaster University, 1976.
Thank you.
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Office of the Governing Council
University of Toronto
27 King's College Circle, Room 106
Toronto, ON M5S 1A1
ph: (416) 978-6576
fax: (416 971-8182
www.utoronto.ca
Academic Board
Business Board
University Affairs Board
Alumni Council of Presidents
Alumni Development Officers
College of Electors
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs
President of UTFA
Presidents of Employee Unions
Presidents of APUS, GSU, SAC, and SCSU
Professional/Managerial and Confidential Staff
Senior Development Officers
University of Toronto Alumni Association Executive
From: Dr. Françoise Ko, Chair, College of Electors
Date: March 11, 2011
Re: Election of Alumni Members of Governing Council
The College of Electors is pleased to announce that, at its meeting yesterday evening, the following individuals were elected to serve as alumni members of the Governing Council.
Mr. Donald E. Andrew - term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012; Bachelor of Applied Science, University of Toronto, 1954.
Ms Celina Rayonne Caesar-Chavannes - term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014; Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto (New College), 1998; Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix, 2005.
Mr. Keith Thomas - term effective immediately to June 30, 2014; Bachelor of Applied Science, University of Toronto, 1987; Master of Arts, University of Toronto, 1989; Master of Business Administration, Columbia University, 1994.
Ms B. Elizabeth Vosburgh - term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014; Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto (Victoria College), 1968; Master of Business Administration, McMaster University, 1976.
Thank you.
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Office of the Governing Council
University of Toronto
27 King's College Circle, Room 106
Toronto, ON M5S 1A1
ph: (416) 978-6576
fax: (416 971-8182
www.utoronto.ca
[PDADC-L] Support for members of the U of T Community impacted by the earthquake in Japan
Support for members of the U of T Community impacted by the earthquake in Japan
The University of Toronto community expresses its sympathies and condolences to families and communities throughout Japan and the Pacific region who have been devastated by this morning’s earthquake and tsunami. The effects of natural disasters like these are felt world-wide as people with family, friends and loved ones in affected regions hear news of the impact of this morning’s events. The impact has been further magnified as subsequent tsunami warnings and advisories have been issued for countries and regions bordering the Pacific Ocean.
The University is attempting to contact those members of our community who are known to be in Japan and the affected regions and we have already been able to reach some. Those efforts will continue.
International students with known ties to the relevant areas will be contacted by email and advised of the supports available to them.
Many members of our community have strong personal and family links to Japan and the affected areas. Students, staff and faculty who are experiencing any distress or difficulty as a result of this morning’s events are encouraged to consider accessing various support services available to them.
For students
Students who have been affected personally and need university assistance, including access to counselling or a campus chaplain should visit the respective campus student services web sites for information and links.
St George Campus: http://www.life.utoronto.ca
U of T Scarborough: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~wellness
U of T Mississauga: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/health
For staff and faculty
Ongoing support is available through the University of Toronto’s Employee Assistance Program – a free and confidential counseling service available to staff and faculty, and their dependents. More information about the EAP program is available at http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/support/EFAP.htm
Those wanting to contact family and friends are urged to access the “people finder” launched by CrisisCommons
http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com
Other resources are available at
http://wiki.crisiscommons.org/wiki/Honshu_Quake
We will update this message as more information becomes available.
The University of Toronto community expresses its sympathies and condolences to families and communities throughout Japan and the Pacific region who have been devastated by this morning’s earthquake and tsunami. The effects of natural disasters like these are felt world-wide as people with family, friends and loved ones in affected regions hear news of the impact of this morning’s events. The impact has been further magnified as subsequent tsunami warnings and advisories have been issued for countries and regions bordering the Pacific Ocean.
The University is attempting to contact those members of our community who are known to be in Japan and the affected regions and we have already been able to reach some. Those efforts will continue.
International students with known ties to the relevant areas will be contacted by email and advised of the supports available to them.
Many members of our community have strong personal and family links to Japan and the affected areas. Students, staff and faculty who are experiencing any distress or difficulty as a result of this morning’s events are encouraged to consider accessing various support services available to them.
For students
Students who have been affected personally and need university assistance, including access to counselling or a campus chaplain should visit the respective campus student services web sites for information and links.
St George Campus: http://www.life.utoronto.ca
U of T Scarborough: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~wellness
U of T Mississauga: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/health
For staff and faculty
Ongoing support is available through the University of Toronto’s Employee Assistance Program – a free and confidential counseling service available to staff and faculty, and their dependents. More information about the EAP program is available at http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/support/EFAP.htm
Those wanting to contact family and friends are urged to access the “people finder” launched by CrisisCommons
http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com
Other resources are available at
http://wiki.crisiscommons.org/wiki/Honshu_Quake
We will update this message as more information becomes available.
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.
More Pictures
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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.
Read more
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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.
Read more
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.
More Info
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
More Info
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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
More Info
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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
More Info
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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.
More Info
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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).
More Photos
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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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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.
More Pictures
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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.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
Read more
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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.
Read more
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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