Welcome to the Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the newest of the 14 engineering buildings on campus. Opened in April 2018, the building is named in honor of George and Rayla Myhal, prominent supporters of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering. It has nine floors of working space and is located just north of the Galbraith Building on St. George Street.
Notable Classrooms
Margaret Lau Auditorium (MY150)
On the 1st and 2nd floors you’ll find the Margaret Lau Auditorium (MY150). This is where Praxis I and II lectures are normally held. MY150 is designed for students to interact and work together on problems and activities presented during lectures. Students are seated at tables of four instead of individually, and each table is equipped with a microphone so that anybody in the room can be head while speaking to the class.
Technology Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL) Rooms
The Technology Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL) rooms on the 3rd and 4th floors are where many of your tutorials will be conducted. Most Praxis studios occur in these rooms. These rooms contain multiple TV screens used to follow along on lecture slides or worked examples. Some rooms also contain multiple whiteboards, which is great for collaborating with your peers. Another interesting feature is the tables: you can change their height electrically for more ergonomic seating.
Study Spaces
The 2nd floor of Myhal has a open area with many tables and chairs great for eating, studying, and hanging out in groups. It is surrounded by large windows on two sides, with a beautiful view overlooking St. George St. Conveniently, there are entrances to MY150, one of our main lecture halls here as well, so many students decide to do some work, or hang out in the area until lecture starts.
Similar to the 2nd floor, the 5th floor of Myhal has an incredible study space known as The Atrium. It is a large open space with many tables and chairs, perfect for group study sessions, or meetings with your Praxis groups. There is also a room for quiet studying or more private meetings. Due to the placement of the many windows, lots of natural light enters the 5th floor area, which makes it a beautiful study spot.
The 6th and 7th floors contain group study spaces and offices, which are useful if you need a contained space to work with a team. Some professors might also hold office hours in these spaces.
The 8th floor of Myhal also has a nice quiet study space with tables and chairs. In addition, it contains an amazing outdoor area known as the Dr. Woo Hon Fai Terrace. The terrace has a spectacular view of campus and downtown Toronto. It also contains an outdoor study space.
Nearby Food Spots
Several campus buildings, including Myhal, house a Second Cup Coffee. Since it’s right outside the MY150 lecture hall, you can easily grab a drink or a quick snack between consecutive classes.
Myhal has a dining area in the basement next to the ECF lab. The dining area has microwaves, a kitchen sink, and vending machines.
Notable Facilities
The 4th floor of Myhal contains the Light Fabrication Facility (a.k.a. LFF or MyFab). Following some mandatory safety training, you can use this space for designing and prototyping. In past years, students who completed their safety training before the end of the semester were able to earn extra marks in Praxis I 😊 . MyFab is particularly useful for you as a first-year engineering student. You’ll have access to many tools and materials for hands-on prototyping, or you can use 3D printing and laser cutting services for computer/digital design. This is invaluable for project work in every Praxis course, so make sure you complete your safety training as soon as possible. You’ll also have access to the lockers in Myhal to store your design projects. Visit the fabrication facility’s website to learn more about safety training and booking lockers for your materials.
Right across from the Myhal Fabrication Facility on the 4th floor, you’ll find a locker room with tables and chairs overlooking large windows. These project lockers are available for students to rent free of charge on an as-needed basis or until the end of the semester. There are multiple sizes of lockers meant for different sizes of projects or prototypes, thus you’ll most likely be able to store whatever you need to.
The Engineering Society Arena’s located in the Myhal basement. This is a large design space where many design teams and clubs meet to work on projects. It has a wide-open ground space and a high ceiling for both land and aerial projects!
Myhal also offers spaces to student clubs and design teams outside of the Engineering Society Arena. These offices are located right beside the ECF lab and support over 100 student clubs and design teams, including those focused on aerospace and vehicle design.
Notable Institutes
The Entrepreneurship Hatchery provides resources for student startups, including mentoring, funding connections, and prototyping equipment.
The U of T Robotics Institute (UTRI) fosters collaboration on projects ranging from medical robots to unmanned vehicles.
The Institute for Sustainable Energy (ISE) and Institute for Water Innovation (IWI) work on advanced research in clean energy and water technologies.
Troost ILead provides leadership training and development for engineering students. You can find out more about the leadership workshops and programs they offer here.