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Prof. Dawn Kilkenny is a teaching stream faculty member at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering with a background in physiology and engineering education. Her teaching emphasizes experiential learning, giving students opportunities to apply scientific and engineering concepts through hands-on laboratory, research, and outreach experiences. By leading initiatives such as the Discovery Program, Dr. Kilkenny helps students develop confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of biomedical engineering and healthcare.
Dr. Chris Bouwmeester is a teaching stream faculty member with a background in mechanical engineering and cardiovascular physiology. His courses emphasize active learning and provide students with opportunities to apply engineering principles to real healthcare challenges through laboratory and design-based experiences. Learn more about his teaching approach in our latest faculty spotlight video.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, instructors and teaching assistants (TAs) across U of T Engineering have had to get creative in finding new, engaging and equitable ways to conduct labs — a traditionally hands-on and collaborative in-person learning experience — without on-campus equipment, software or space.
Davenport Huyer is the co-founder and Logistics Director of Discovery, an educational initiative that originated within U of T’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering. Since it launched in 2016, the program has engaged with hundreds of students from selected Toronto-area high schools to build critical thinking skills through inquiry focused learning.
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