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NeurotechUofT

In short, we try to "hack the brain"! We drive undergraduate neurotech innovation by doing cool projects, sharing ideas and moments, and giving you the preliminary equipment to make brain-computer interfaces (BCI).

University of Toronto Formula Racing Team

The University of Toronto Formula Racing Team is an undergraduate design team that designs and builds a small formula-style racecar every year and competes in the international Formula SAE and Formula Student series in North America and Europe.

U of T Baja Team

The U of T Baja Team designs, builds, and races a custom off-road vehicle. Every year the team competes against other universities from around the world, to test the vehicle's acceleration, handling, suspension, and ruggedness. The U of T Baja is built to handle anything: rocks, logs, water, jumps, snow, ice, and LOTS of dirt!

University of Toronto Project Holodeck (UTOPH)

This is U of T's virtual and augmented reality design club. There are two main parts to the vision of Project Holodeck: one is to create an increasingly large database or server housing significant historical and present day locations and people, built from pictures and accounts from others. Two is to integrate existing technologies and develop our own to create as immersive and realistic an experience of virtual reality as possible. This project's application is transferrable and extendable to practically any industry. It can be used to give people an immersive experience of what history was like, teach people hands-on skills, practice dangerous or impractical tasks, or simply have fun. Project Holodeck will let people boldly go where no one has gone before!

aUToronto

aUToronto is UofT's only student led self-driving car team. We are one of eight collegiate teams from across North America designing developing and building an SAE Level 3 autonomous passenger vehicle in order to compete in the GM/SAE Autodrive challenge.

Robotics for Space Exploration

RSX is a space robotics club which designs Mars rovers, constructs can-sized satellites, and hosts numerous design competitions, all with the goal of fostering teamwork and growth in our students. We allow anyone to join, regardless of experience level, as long as they're excited to be part of something great!

University of Toronto Chemical Vehicles (UTCV)

In pursuit of a true multidisciplinary, hands-on experience, undergraduate chemical engineering students founded the University of Toronto Chemical Vehicles Design Team. The team's primary focus is to research, design, build, integrate, and optimize different systems to create a small, autonomous, chemically powered car every year. However, we also work on various side-projects that focuses on building up technical and leadership knowledge of all team members and help to diversify the team as a whole. If you are interested in working in a safe laboratory environment, learning about innovative electrochemistry and reaction kinetics, building cars, or even working behind the scenes to manage resources, logistics, and plan events, then UTCV is the team to join. Check us out at http://utcv.ca and you can email us with your questions at contact.utcv@gmail.com.

University of Toronto Seismic Design Team

UTSD is a seismic design team that competes in the annual undergraduate seismic design competition organized by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute. As a part of the competition, we create a balsa wood tower which is tested for earthquake resilience. In addition to the competition, we organize outreach events such as construction workshops, design and analysis software learning sessions and talks from industry and research professionals.

International Genetically Engineering Machines Toronto (iGEM Toronto)

We are a group of undergraduate and graduate students who represent the University of Toronto at the International Genetically Engineered Machines competition (iGEM). We provide students with opportunities for scientific research and leadership while promoting bioengineering and synthetic biology awareness.

University of Toronto Aerospace Team

UTAT is a student design team that designs and builds drones, rockets and satellites for competitions and scientific research. The core objective of UTAT is to push the limit of student-led innovation.

Spark Design Club

The Spark Design Club aims to promote creativity and design on campus. We hold workshops to build interactive electro-mechanical displays that demonstrate engineering principles and create a fun and inspiring atmosphere for our peers. We invite fellow students (Sparkers) to the workshops to design, build, and learn all aspects of creating a display. Some of our our past displays include a giant switchboard, a human-powered car racing game, a Not Not Game, and a giant connect-4. Each year, we also make a F!rosh week display matching the theme!

University of Toronto Concrete Canoe Team

The University of Toronto Concrete Canoe Team is a multidisciplinary design team run by engineering students. We take concrete, a dense and typically unintuitive material for shipbuilding, and experiment until it is strong in tension and lighter than water! We then design, test, and construct a fully seaworthy concrete canoe and race it against other universities in Canada, often placing among the top teams. New members are always welcome!

Human Powered Vehicles Design Team

The Human-Powered Vehicles Design Team (HPVDT) is a student organization at the University of Toronto that is focused on the design and construction of innovative, high-performance, human-powered vehicles. Our goal is to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in engineering design while promoting efficiency, sustainability and the use of human power as a means of reducing society's impact on the environment.

CECA UofT Student Chapter (Canadian Electrical Contrators Association)

The CECA/NECA Student Chapter at the University of Toronto enables members to connect with industry representatives in the field of building science. We aim to enhance the student experience by providing students with opportunities to get field exposure and learn practical aspects of sustainable building innovation and construction management, as well as networking and career building opportunities. Additionally, students will get an opportunity to explore the basic aspects of the BIM process and can go through the process of responding to an RFP. The club also allows students to get practical knowledge on running an organization by becoming either team leaders of projects or executive members of the club. In doing so, students will develop and perfect leadership, team working and project management skills.

University of Toronto Supermileage

The University of Toronto Supermileage Team redefines the limits of fuel efficiency. The team's goal is to push the boundaries of gasoline vehicle efficiency. Each year, we compete in the annual Shell Eco-marathon to test the performance of our car. We compete against other teams to see whose vehicle can go the farthest on the least amount of fuel. Building a winning car requires, innovative designs that are extremely lightweight. Our team is entirely student run and brings together students from multiple disciplines to build the most fuel-efficient vehicle.

University of Toronto Concrete Toboggan Team

We are a design team with one simple goal: to design, build and safely race a concrete toboggan each and every year for the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race. The annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) started in 1974 at the University of Alberta. The main objective was simple; create a toboggan with a running surface made entirely out of concrete which is capable of carrying five riders safely down a hill. Since then, the rules have evolved slightly (including the addition of brakes and steering systems), but the heart of the competition has remained unchanged. We design and build everything ourselves, and compete annually in this national event. As a part of this competition, teams are challenged to design their toboggan to optimize for several different criteria including performance, theoretical design, sustainability and concrete mix design. The unique design challenge forces students to think outside the box and gives them the opportunity to apply engineering principles and techniques learned in class on an actual design product. In addition to practicing these engineering theories, students gain hands-on experience and networking opportunities with a variety of industry professionals.

Blue Sky Solar Racing

Blue Sky Solar Racing is a student run design team that specializes in the design, build and racing of solar powered cars. Our goal as a team is to promote sustainable technology, and to provide students with an opportunity to develop themselves outside of the classroom. Over the past 22 years we have built 9 solar cars and partook in competitions all around the world. We are currently in the process of designing and building our 10th generation solar car for the 2019 World Solar Challenge.

UT BIOME

UT BIOME is an undergraduate, multidisciplinary design team. We aim to develop and implement innovative biomedical devices to address individuals and communities in need. Our projects focus on the research and design, prototyping, and testing phases of product development, providing a hands-on environment for undergraduate students to learn and apply their knowledge in the biomedical sciences. Overall, UT BIOME is a great way to get involved in the design process and be informed about the forefront of innovation in biomedical industry.

Interplanetary Space Exploration Team (ISET)

The Interplanetary Space Exploration Team (ISET) was founded on the basis of providing a platform for undergraduate students to actively take part in the Space Colonization field. Many misconceptions exist about the complexity of space design and who can get involved in it. While we admit that it is not easy, it is definitely a field that undergraduate students can be involved and excel in, especially with all the resources available to us at the University. In addition, the team aims to build sustainable Martian systems that would make it more feasible for Humans to settle on the Red Planet or simply harvest its resources for use on Earth. After all, WE might be the ones traveling there one day!

WearTech U of T

WearTech U of T is a club dedicated to promoting and enriching students with knowledge pertaining to wearable technologies through workshops, seminars and design projects. Students will be working with cutting-edge technologies including, but not limited to, software development, mobile development, embedded systems programming, hardware programming, and mechanical prototyping.

UTRA

The University of Toronto Robotics Association (UTRA) is an organization composed of U of T alumni, professors and undergraduate students from the Faculties of Applied Science & Engineering and Arts & Science. The Association was formed in the winter of 2002 with the objective to design, build and maintain robots to be used in internationally recognized robotics competitions such as SAE Walking Robot Challenge, BattleBots, Motorama, and the Robot Riots Competition. Students gain valuable experience in activities ranging from the engineering of the robots to financial management and most importantly, real-world application of their education. We will be committed to further promoting the educational impact of UTRA by organizing lectures and seminars pertaining to university research and the robotics industry as a whole. We are also committed to the community through high school outreach by promoting the fields of engineering, robotics, and the University as a whole.

Troitsky Bridge Building

The University of Toronto Troitsky Bridge Building Club is open to all engineering undergraduate students. The task is to design and construct a bridge made of popsicle sticks for the annual Troitsky Bridge Building Competition held at Concordia University. This is an opportunity for students to practice structural engineering in a team setting and to learn the management of a design and construction project!

University of Toronto Microgravity Experiment Design Team

University of Toronto Microgravity Experiment Design Team is a club dedicated to the design and construction of experiments in microgravity. Annually, we enter in the Canadian Reduced Gravity Experiment Design Challenge. You have the opportunity to build and design an experiment that will actually be flown in microgravity.

Future-Living Lab

We are a student-run innovation lab where creative ideas come to life. We aim to overcome barriers to affordable housing by designing and realizing affordable living options that enrich quality of life, community, and the environment. Students are invited to explore the issue of affordable housing, innovate through creative experimentation, and inspire change.

Cain's Quest

Cain's Quest snowmobile design team is a multidisciplinary team which has partnered with a team of Inuit snowmobile racers that will be competing in Cain's Quest. Cain's Quest is the world's longest snowmobile endurance race which happens every two years in Labrador. The U of T team is focused on supporting the racers through the engineering of cold- and wear-resistant parts for the snowmobiles. The vision of UTCQ is to introduce university students at U of T and high school students in Labrador to cold-weather and endurance-race engineering and to increase communication between U of T and indigenous communities. We are looking for students of all disciplines to help us!

Cloud Club

Robotics for Space Exploration

Robotics for Space Exploration (RSX) is a robotics design team that designs and builds space robots and competes around the world! RSX proudly represents the University of Toronto at various international competitions, including the University Rover Challenge in Utah, USA, and the European Rover Challenge in Kielce, Poland. For these competitions, we build a 50 kg Mars Rover with a robotic arm and construct scientific payloads for various missions including the search for life! We’re always looking for new members from all disciplines, and we host regular workshops for our members. We hold design meetings every Saturday at Noon at the Myhal Center, and everyone is welcome to join regardless of experience level. Check out our website at rsx.skule.ca or shoot an email to rsx.utoronto@gmail.com!

Troitsky Bridge Building Team

The Troitsky Bridge Building Team is a design club that competes at Concordia University’s annual Troitsky Bridge Building Competition. This event is held in Montreal and consists of testing model bridges under a hydraulic press, developing structural analysis reports, drafting and recommending applications in a real-world setting. Participating teams are from engineering programs across Canada and the US. Within our school, multiple teams participate each year, providing many students with the opportunity of competition experience. In addition to participating in the competition, we host many workshops and events to improve further our understanding and application of the competition elements. These efforts have resulted in our school winning 1st place for the last three years. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in Structural engineering, construction, project management and design, regardless of their background knowledge.

University of Toronto Formula Racing Team

The University of Toronto Formula Racing Team is an undergraduate design team that designs and builds a small, electric, and now driverless, formula-style racecar every year and competes in the international Formula SAE and Formula Student series in North America and Europe.

University of Toronto Biomedical Engineering Design Team

UT BIOME is UofT’s only undergraduate biomedical engineering design team. We are based on three core values: developing and implementing innovative solutions, facilitating student exposure and connections to the BME community, and fostering leadership development and teamwork skills. Our projects focus on the research and design, prototyping, and testing phases of product development. We provide a hands-on environment for undergraduate students to learn and apply their knowledge at the intersection of medicine and engineering. Overall, UT BIOME is a great way to get involved in the design process and be informed about the forefront of innovation in the biomedical industry.

University of Toronto Chemical Vehicles

In pursuit of a true multidisciplinary, hands-on experience, undergraduate chemical engineering students founded the University of Toronto Chemical Vehicles Design Team. The team’s primary focus is to research, design, build, and integrate, and optimize different systems to create a small, autonomous, chemically powered car every year. In addition, we also focus on fostering the leadership and collaboration skills of all team members and help create a diversified team environment. If you are interested in working in a safe laboratory environment, learning about innovative electrochemistry and reaction kinetics, building cars, or even working behind the scenes to manage resources, logistics, and plan events, then UTCV is the team to join. Check us out at http://utcv.ca and you can email us with your questions at contact.utcv@gmail.com.

University of Toronto Seismic Design Team

The University of Toronto Seismic Design Team (UTSD) is comprised of both engineering and architectural undergraduates who collaborate on designing, building, and analyzing a scaled balsa wood model of a high rise structure. In the annual EERI Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition (SDC), the team will be judged on the structural model’s seismic performance, delivery of an oral presentation, poster design, architectural design and general workmanship. Collectively, all of these criteria are captured in a final score called the Final Annual Building Income (FABI) which is used to determine the winner. By designing a robust yet cost effective structure, UTSD team members are given an excellent hands-on opportunity to learn the basic principles of structural and seismic engineering in an out of classroom environment.

CloudClub

CloudClub is a campus association where students band together to create websites, applications, and products for use by organizations and the general public. We are affiliated with EngSoc UofT.

University of Toronto Hyperloop Team

UTHT is engineering the future of fast and sustainable transportation. We are an engineering team where students, professionals and academia research, design and prototype hyperloop-enabling technology with sustainability and scalability in mind. UofT Hyperloop has constantly aimed to improve the student experience by providing students with the opportunity to develop ideas from concept to fabrication. We believe that being on the team should be memorable and allow to have plenty of hands-on activities where students can take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in a close-to-real engineering context.

Blue Sky Solar Racing

Blue Sky Solar Racing is a student run design team that specializes in the design, build and racing of solar powered cars. Our goal as a team is to promote sustainable technology, and to provide students with an opportunity to develop themselves outside of the classroom. Over the past 22 years we have built 10 solar cars and partook in competitions all around the world. We are currently in the process of designing and building our 11th generation solar car for the 2023 World Solar Challenge.

University of Toronto Concrete Canoe Team

The University of Toronto’s Concrete Canoe Team designs and constructs a canoe made entirely out of concrete to be raced against other universities as part of an annual competition. There are 3 major design processes: Hull and Structural, Concrete, and Construction. Beginning with Hull and Structural, we design the canoe’s shape using in-depth fluid mechanics applications and running software simulations. At Concrete, the best mix is determined after batching and testing. Finally, Construction plays a major role in Casting Day, where everyone comes to cast the entire canoe with concrete. After curing, sanding, and sealing, we then race against universities from all across Canada in competition. We are looking for individuals excited to learn and not afraid to get their hands dirty. Any level of technical experience is welcome and all innovative ideas are appreciated. At Concrete Canoe, we also value personal development, and we try to help everyone build their toolkits and portfolios. Alumni members are a big part of our community, so as a member you get to connect and learn from various talented individuals. Additionally, general members will have many opportunities to gain hands-on experience whether it is concrete mixing, software learning, or construction projects.

International Genetically Engineering Machines Toronto

iGEM Toronto is an undergraduate-led student design team which builds synthetic biology parts. In the past our projects spanned from biofilm population engineering to optimizing the rate of a plastic-degradation enzyme to building a rapid on-site DNA detection kit to prevent Oak Wilt from entering Ontario. Our team is composed of five subteams: wetlab, drylab, human practices, hardware, and web & graphics. Each subteam is responsible for designing, building, testing, and measuring their solution to an everyday issues using molecular biology techniques. Throughout the projects, there are opportunities to collaborate with other Canadian or international universities, learn from professionals in the academia, and meet community members who are stakeholders of our project. Every year, we present our work at the iGEM Grand Jamboree with a poster and pitch our solution in front of an international audience from 300+ universities and judges. For more information about iGEM, please visit: https://igem.org

Future-Living Lab

We are a student-run innovation lab that seeks to investigate creative and sustainable building ideas and move them from concept to completion. We aim to offer a practical space to learn about innovative concepts in the world of sustainable built form. We invite students in engineering and architecture to work with us on long-term, student-run, design and build projects. Throughout the year, we will provide students opportunities to participate in hands-on workshops, seminars with experts, design and prototyping sessions, and a whole lot of brainstorming as a team. In the springtime, we host a speakers night event that acts as an opportunity to share our work, network with professionals, and learn about advancements in the sustainable building sector. Building projects occur most summers and aim to integrate our exploratory efforts into practical and sustainable living solutions. Overall, it is our goal to promote collaboration with academic and industry leaders in sustainable building design and provide students with hands-on building and collaborative design experience. Finally, we will use our building projects and creative media to raise awareness of these sustainable built forms.

Interplanetary Space Exploration Team

The Interplanetary Space Exploration Team (ISET) is a club founded on the basis of providing a platform for undergraduate students to actively take part in space habitation. It is the only team that is focusing on developing human-centric solutions to facilitate space exploration through habitation, that too primarily in the area of Mars. Many misconceptions exist about the complexity of space design and who can get involved in it. While we admit that it is not easy, it is definitely a field that undergraduate students can be involved and excel in, especially with all the resources available to us at the University. In addition, the team aims to build sustainable Martian systems that would make it more feasible for Humans to settle on the Red Planet or simply harvest its resources for use on Earth. After all, WE could be the ones traveling there one day!

University of Toronto Aerospace Team

The University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT) is a student design team dedicated to pushing the bounds of Aerospace design and policy. We are made up of 4 divisions: Space Systems, Rocketry, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and Aerospace Policy. Space Systems designs satellites with experimental payloads to be launched into space, Rocketry designs solid, liquid, and hybrid engine rockets, UAS designs various fixed and multi-rotor drones, and Aerospace Policy division publishes numerous articles and research papers relating to space policy. We are a large, but tight-knit, community of passionate students who are dedicated to Aerospace education, exploration, and innovation.

University of Toronto's Project Holodeck

University of Toronto's Project Holodeck, also known as UTOPH, is a design team specializing in Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) technology. We were founded in 2015 with the goal of expanding the popularity and versatility of VR and AR technology in UofT's undergraduate student body. Our members share interests in not only VR but also video games, electronics, and chilling out! As a design team, we engage in projects and competitions that involve integrating existing technologies and creating our own. In doing so, we hone many skills such as programming, 3D modelling, designing, woodworking, and circuitry! There are absolutely no requirements for members to join and work with the team. Members are more than welcome to simply swing by the club room and share or explore their interests in VR! Our meetings or gatherings are every Wednesday and Sunday at 6:30 pm and 2:00 pm respectively! Come drop by if you feel interested in getting involved with UTOPH. Project Holodeck will let people boldly go where no one has gone before!

Spark Design Club

Spark Design Club aims to promote creativity and design on campus. We build interactive electro-mechanical displays to create a fun and inspiring atmosphere for our peers. We invite fellow students (Sparkers) to design, build, and learn all aspects of creating a display. Some of our our past displays include a giant connect-4, a spinning marble maze, and a 3D Snake game. Each year, we also make a F!rosh week display matching the theme!

UTWind

UTWind is a multidisciplinary team of undergraduate and graduate students on a mission to design and build a small scale wind turbine. Every year we compete in the International Small Wind Turbine Competition against other universities from around the world. In addition to the competition, we'll also be building a second wind turbine to install on campus. New members are always welcome!

University of Toronto Robotics Association

Established in 2004, the University of Toronto Robotics Association (UTRA) is the premier robotics student association at the University of Toronto, attracting over 1600 highly motivated and talented students. Through our operation of 6 different sub-teams, from entry-level to cutting edge, we are able to provide the students interested in the broad field of robotics the opportunity to experience different aspects of robotics and find their passion. UTRA is supported by the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, and we officially represent the University of Toronto in many prestigious national and international robotics competitions.

Engineers in Action - University of Toronto Chapter

The Engineers in Action University of Toronto Chapter, formerly Bridges to Prosperity, is a group of students dedicated to raising awareness and making a positive impact on student and global life. Each year, we help bridge the gap of isolation in developing communities around the world by funding, designing, and constructing pedestrian footbridges for communities facing impassable obstacles. We provide infrastructure that enables isolated communities to access health care, education, and economic opportunities. So far, our chapter has completed footbridge projects in Guatemala, Bolivia, and eSwatini! On campus, we also work to enrich student life through educational events and speaker series, allowing students to apply their education in meaningful ways. This includes events such as bridge design, AutoCAD, and construction skills workshops, as well as our annual bridge design competition. If you would like to get involved, please feel free to contact us at eia.uoft@gmail.com or reach out to our Facebook and Instagram (@eia.uoft).

Human Powered Vehicles Design Team

The Human-Powered Vehicles Design Team (HPVDT) is a student organization at the University of Toronto that is focused on the design and construction of innovative, high-performance, human-powered vehicles. Our goal is to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in engineering design while promoting efficiency, sustainability and the use of human power as a means of reducing society's impact on the environment.

University of Toronto Supermileage

Want To Drive A GREENER Future? Established in 2011 with the motto of “Driven to advance future sustainability”, the team hopes to continue pushing the limits of energy efficiency. The University of Toronto Supermileage Team is made up of students passionate about developing optimally efficient vehicles: Urban Concept (hydrogen fuel cell car) and Prototype (internal combustion engine vehicle). The team attends the Shell Eco-Marathon annual competition, competing against teams across the continent on whose vehicle can travel the farthest on the least amount of energy. Previously, we were the only team to successfully build its very own custom-designed internal combustion engine, and have been on the podium on multiple occasions. Interested? You can join us at www.utsm.ca/recruitment! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us through our email at utsupermileage@gmail.com or our instagram @utsm_team.

Canadian Electrical Contractors Association - University of Toronto Chapter

The CECA/NECA Student Chapter at the University of Toronto enables members to connect with industry representatives in the field of building science. We aim to enhance the student experience by providing students with opportunities to get field exposure and learn practical aspects of sustainable building innovation and construction management, as well as networking and career building opportunities. The club also allows students to get practical knowledge on running an organization by becoming either team leaders of projects or executive members of the club. In doing so, students will develop and perfect leadership, team working and project management skills.

University of Toronto Concrete Toboggan

We are a design team with one simple goal: to design, build and safely race a concrete toboggan each and every year for the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race. The annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) started in 1974 at the University of Alberta. The main objective was simple; create a toboggan with a running surface made entirely out of concrete which is capable of carrying five riders safely down a hill. Since then, the rules have evolved slightly (including the addition of brakes and steering systems), but the heart of the competition has remained unchanged. We design and build everything ourselves, and compete annually in this national event. As a part of this competition, teams are challenged to design their toboggan to optimize for several different criteria including performance, theoretical design, sustainability and concrete mix design. The unique design challenge forces students to think outside the box and gives them the opportunity to apply engineering principles and techniques learned in class on an actual design product. In addition to practicing these engineering theories, students gain hands-on experience and networking opportunities with a variety of industry professionals.

University of Toronto Design League

UTDL was founded as a chapter of the National Design League in February 2019. The purpose of the University of Toronto Design League (UTDL) is to provide engineering students of all disciplines and backgrounds an opportunity to learn and develop core mechanical design skills. There is an emphasis on real-world applications of additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping and CAD. All the events held by UTDL provide attendees across Ontario with a platform to learn technical skills as well as to design, fabricate and showcase their innovative solutions for real-life mechanical engineering design problems faced by our diverse industry partners.