From where did your interest in aerodynamics originate? CFD is used when designing for aerodynamics [Source] Coming into EngSci, I didn’t really know what aerospace was; I didn’t know about propulsion, aerodynamics, nor structures. I joined the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT) and specialized in aerodynamics since it was the first term alphabetically and … Read More

Since starting EngSci, you’ve been on RSX, UTMIST, and aUToronto. Why did you join these design teams and what did you learn from them? One of the reasons why I chose EngSci was because it exposes you to many concepts. Coming here, I had no idea what I wanted to do in the future, so … Read More

Why did you choose EngSci, and how did you find the academic transition from high school to university? In high school I was in [the International Baccalaureate (IB) program], and FIRST Robotics was my primary extracurricular. I did a few other extracurriculars, like Computer Science Club and whatnot, but IB and Robotics were my primary … Read More

Why did you choose EngSci and what made you choose ECE as your major? I made an extremely last-minute decision to come to EngSci. I met a family friend who did EngSci Biomedical Engineering, and she told me that she loved it, which basically converted me to this trajectory, which I think was for the … Read More

This is your go-to stop for all EngSci-specific information. The EngSci Info Hub is a Quercus page that you will be automatically added to, where you can find resources, opportunities within the EngSci community, and general updates. You’ll see it on your dashboard right next to your courses, so it’s easy to find.  Below is … Read More

EngSci Common Room Front Entrance Welcome to the EngSci Common Room! This is a place only open to EngSci students. It offers study spaces, foosball tables, video games, vending machines, and more. Located in Bahen Centre, the Common Room is open 24/7 during the school year and to access it, all you need is your … Read More

Iron Ring Ceremony [Source] The EngSci program from its beginning has had two main founding principles which still exist today: a strong focus on physics, math, and science as the core of the program, and offering unique specializations after two years of fundamental courses. New majors were introduced throughout the years to respond to emerging … Read More

Sleeping Positions of Different Students Given the well-known busy schedule of EngSci, Despite your busy schedule, proper time management will allow you to not only sleep well, but have time leftover for extracurriculars, health/wellness, and socializing!  How You’ll Spend Your Time in EngSci First-year EngScis have an average of 6.5 hours of class (including lectures, … Read More

Spring Convocation 2019; Photo by: Ben Ouyang (EngSci 1T2 PEY) Given that EngSci is a direct-entry program with a heavier course load than other engineering programs at U of T, many incoming students question whether it will be the right fit for them. If you’re feeling the same way, know that you’re not alone. Some … Read More

U of T’s Engineering’s Plunge a Professor event from 2018 [Left] and annual Cannonball dance open to all engineering students [Right] You might have heard “EngScis have no social life!” We’re glad to say this is not true at all. Like any other program, your social life is your own choice, regardless of your discipline. … Read More