UTERC 2020 Award Winners
Recorded Program
Most of the UTERC 2020 program was recorded and has been posted on Youtube. Click on the playlist that you are interested in viewing:
Short Talks: Advanced Manufacturing
Description
The inaugural U of T Engineering Research Conference (UTERC) is a unique opportunity for students, researchers, and industry professionals to engage online with our students and learn about the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering’s leading research. The digital conference will showcase research across our 6 Innovation Clusters: Advanced Manufacturing, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, Human Health, Robotics, Sustainability, and Water. The purpose of this conference is to provide opportunities for networking, collaborative problem solving, and overall community building. Graduate students will present short oral presentations over parallel online sessions while posters will be presented through a Twitter poster contest. Multiple online venues will be available for attendees to engage with presenters and each other.
As a leading research faculty, the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering is pushing the limits and pioneering online initiatives in this increasingly digital world. Especially during these difficult times, we are striving to keep our community connected and meet the needs of our students. Through innovation and collaboration, what we can achieve together is truly boundless.
We hope you enjoy the conference!
Sincerely,
The UTERC Team

Conference Program
June 9, 2020
All day | Slack Networking & Collaborative Problem-Solving |
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11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Alumni Panel: Future of the Field |
12:00 PM-ongoing | Twitter Poster Contest |
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM | Alumni Panel: Women in Engineering |
5:00 PM – 6:15 PM | Alumni Panel: Transitioning to the Workforce |
Postponed to June 17th (formerly June 10th)
All day | Twitter Poster Contest, Slack Networking & Collaborative Problem-Solving |
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1:00 PM - 1:10 PM | Welcoming Remarks |
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM | Short Talks Session 1 |
2:20 PM - 3:15 PM | Short Talks Session 2 |
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Closing Remarks |
Twitter Poster Contest
June 9th 12:00 PM – June 10th 4:00 PM EDT
The Twitter Poster Contest presents a unique experience for many students to present their research as a poster, gif, or animation to a broad audience. Attendees do not need a Twitter account to view the posters but will need one to post questions or “like” the poster. Poster presenters are encouraged to engage with other posters and periodically answer questions on their own. Posters will be tweeted through students’ individual Twitter accounts using the hashtag #UTERCposter2020 and a hashtag corresponding to their category. To find all posters within an category, click one of the hashtags below or search it on Twitter.com.
Alumni Panel Discussions
June 9th 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM EDT
Each panel will consist of 45 minutes of panel discussion with U of T Engineering alumni followed by 30 minutes of “breakout” group networking. The discussions consist of three panels throughout the day:
11:00 AM - Future of the Field
3:00 PM - Women in Engineering
5:00 PM - Transitioning to the Workforce
Networking & Collaborative Problem-Solving
June 9th 12:00 PM – June 10th 4:00 PM EDT
Throughout the conference, attendees have the option to join the conference slack workspace to further engage with each other. The workspace will be open for problem-solving, networking, and connecting with attendees and presenters. As part of this space, students will be posting their Grand Challenges, research issues currently without solutions, and attendees will have the opportunity to collaboratively discuss solutions with the students. It is recommended to exchange contact information for any collaborations since conversations may be deleted over time.
Short Talk Sessions
June 10th Postponed to June 17th - 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT
Dress code: Business Casual
The Short Talk Sessions will consist of 5-minute oral presentations showcasing some of the exciting research happening at the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering in 5 categories: Advanced Manufacturing; Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, & Robotics; Human Health; Sustainability; and Water. Each session will consist of 5 oral presentations followed by a longer Q&A time for all presenters at the end. Each presentation will be recorded and available for viewing after the conference. The Short Talk Sessions will also include brief welcoming and closing remarks.
FAQ
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About the Organizers
This conference is organized by a committee of graduate students and professors from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and the Graduate Engineering Council of Students (GECoS). The event is being supported by additional professors, staff, and members of the Dean’s Office.
Contact us: uterc@engineering.utoronto.ca or Twitter @UTERC2020.


Samantha Cheung
Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry,
PhD Student

Sylvie Spraakman
Civil & Mineral Engineering,
PhD Student

Karthik Ganesan
Electrical & Computer Engineering,
PhD Student

Zoey Shengnan Lyu
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering,
MEng Student

Ehssan Koupaie
Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry,
Postdoctoral Fellow

Arthur Chan
Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry,
Associate Professor

Jennifer Gordon
Civil & Mineral Engineering,
MASc Student

Maryam Fashandi
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering,
PhD Student

Naif Tarafdar
Electrical & Computer Engineering,
PhD Student

Daniel Rozhko
Electrical & Computer Engineering,
PhD Student