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High winds affect ocean circulation in North Atlantic, says study

Gale-force winds that whip around the Greenland coast are driving ocean circulation, confirms a new study on the cover of the Nov. 30 issue of Geophysical Review Letters.

The study, led by U of T Mississauga professor Kent Moore, shows that a new diagnostic tool reveals the formation of high-speed winds in the northern Atlantic and their effect on ocean waters, deep sea currents and sea ice behaviour. 

Philosophy professor named to Royal Society of Canada

U of T Mississauga philosophy professor Mohan Matthen has been named to the prestigious Royal Society of Canada for his exceptional research and scholarship. He joins 16 other U of T professors who were named RSC Fellows.

Read the full article at: http://news.utoronto.ca/meet-u-ts-17-new-fellows-royal-society-canada

Campus Closes for Holiday Break, but not for Gym Buffs

U of T Mississauga will be closed for a two-week holiday break, with the exception of the Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre.

Campus buildings will be officially closed from Monday, Dec. 24 to Friday, Jan. 4 (inclusive), re-opening and resuming regular hours of operation on Monday, Jan. 7.

 

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Sargent wins Steacie Prize for outstanding young Canadian researcher

Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Edward (Ted) Sargent is the winner of the 2012 Steacie Prize.

Not only is Professor Sargent the fourth consecutive University of Toronto recipient of the prestigious award, but he’s ensuring the award stays in the family; last year’s recipient was his wife, U of T Pharmacy Professor Shana Kelley.

A historical exam jam

Work before play. For many university students, the old adage is never so true as it is in December, when two weeks of exams precede a much-anticipated holiday break.

On Dec. 5, the University of Toronto Mississauga’s Department of Historical Studies unveiled a new tool to combat the stress of the exam period – its first-ever Exam Jam.

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