Undergraduate News

U of T Engineering grad champions environmental causes, Indigenous empowerment

June 16, 2025

Taken from U of T Engineering News: Allana Nakashook-Zettler (ChemE 2T4 + PEY) is graduating with a degree in chemical engineering — and a strengthened conviction in her ability to foster change. For Allana Nakashook-Zettler (ChemE 2T4 + PEY), studying at the University of Toronto wasn’t just an investment in her future — it was an […]

Appointment of Associate Chair, Undergraduate Student Experience

June 13, 2025

I am very pleased to announce the renewal of Professor Jennifer Farmer’s position of Associate Chair, Undergraduate Student Experience (AC-UGSE) for a 3-year term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. This is a re-appointment for Jennifer who has served as AC-UGSE for the past three years (2022 to 2025). Jennifer joined the Department […]

ChemEng Alumni Reunion Brings Generations Together

June 2, 2025

On Saturday, May 31, the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry welcomed alumni and their families back to campus for a vibrant and heartwarming reunion in the Chem Common Room. The event offered a chance to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate the department’s dynamic community. Throughout the afternoon, alumni engaged with current undergraduate and graduate […]

Sparking Curiosity: Professor Grant Allen Visits Grade 1 Students at Ayr Public School

May 29, 2025

On Wednesday, May 28, Professor Grant Allen brought the wonders of science to life for eager Grade 1 students at Ayr Public School in Ayr, Ontario. As a guest speaker, Professor Allen engaged the young minds with a captivating introduction to the world of science and engineering. His visit aimed to illustrate how engineers utilize […]

ChemE Alumni firms named among TIME magazine’s Top GreenTech Companies

April 23, 2025

Taken from U of T Engineering News: Analysis highlights 250 top companies from more than 30 countries Six companies founded or co-founded by University of Toronto luminaries have been named among the World’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2025 by TIME magazine. The ranking, compiled by Time in partnership with data firm Statista, is based on analysis of the impact, financial strength […]

UTCV Excels at 2025 AIChE Eckhardt Northeast Student Regional Conference

March 12, 2025

On March 9, 2025, the University of Toronto Chemical Vehicle (UTCV) team demonstrated outstanding skill and innovation at the AIChE Eckhardt Northeast Student Regional Conference hosted by the University of Rhode Island. The team achieved remarkable success by securing 2nd place honors in both the poster presentation and the Chem-E-Car performance categories. This accomplishment underscores […]

Building made-in-Canada companies: ChemE alumnae founders share their entrepreneurial journeys

March 6, 2025

Taken from U of T Engineering News: Laura Thompson (ChemE 1T6) and Sofia Bonilla (ChemE PhD 1T7) have used their engineering education to establish Certified B Corporations When Laura Thompson (ChemE 1T6), was in her fourth year at U of T Engineering, a simple skincare hack sparked her journey into the world of natural skincare.   “One of […]

ChemE’s Angela Ye awarded C.D. Howe Endowment Fund National Engineering Scholarship

September 12, 2024

Second-year ChemE student Angela Ye (ChemE 2T6) has been awarded one of two C.D. Howe Endowment Fund National Engineering Scholarships, which are bestowed annually to undergraduate students enrolled in a bachelor of engineering program in a Canadian university. The scholarships, valued at $7,500 Canadian per year, are awarded based on criteria such as academic performance, […]

ChemE Future Leader: Badr Abbas (ChemE 2T4 + PEY)

June 26, 2024

Badr Abbas (ChemE 2T4 + PEY) is a driven Chemical Engineering student on a mission to tackle climate change. He’s contributed extensively to the ChemE community through roles as a teaching assistant, F!rosh Week volunteer, Chembook co-producer, and as a founding member of the Academic Success & Support Committee within Chem Club. In his PEY […]

Welcome back to school from the Chair

September 7, 2023

Dear ChemE students, faculty, and staff: As the Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, I would like to welcome you all to the start of another exciting academic year. This is a particularly exciting time of year for me as I get to see and meet so many fresh new faces, […]