# Welcome to the Centre for Global Engineering!

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## ENGINEERING INNOVATION FOR THE WORLD'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

The Centre for Global Engineering (CGEN) is a multidisciplinary research institute at the University of Toronto which is mobilizing engineering researchers and students to solve the world's most intractable problems. Our mandate is two-fold:

  To catalyze cutting-edge engineering research, and produce evidence-based solutions to the Grand Challenges facing the world's most vulnerable populations. To date, we have undertaken research projects which tackle food insecurity, water access, sanitation, energy poverty, safe housing, education, and community capacity-building both in low-income countries and in indigenous communities here in Canada

  To train the next generation of engineers to adapt to growing trends in globalization and to become effective global citizens\

We accomplish these goals through a range of programs which you can learn more about here:

[Research Initiatives](https://cgen.utoronto.ca/research-initiatives/)

[Experiential Learning](https://cgen.utoronto.ca/capstone-projects/)

[Courses](https://cgen.utoronto.ca/curriculum/)

[Opportunities and Scholarships](https://cgen.utoronto.ca/engage-with-us/)

## CGEN News

[New diagnostic system leverages AI to help fight hospital-acquired infections](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/new-diagnostic-system-leverages-ai-to-help-fight-hospital-acquired-infections/)

[U of T Engineering Dean Chris Yip on how the Defy Gravity campaign is making a difference](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/u-of-t-engineering-dean-chris-yip-on-how-the-defy-gravity-campaign-is-making-a-difference/)

[Celebrating more than 40 years of giving: Paul Cadario reflects on engineering and philanthropy](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/celebrating-more-than-40-years-of-giving-paul-cadario-reflects-on-engineering-and-philanthropy/)

[How solar-powered technology could enhance rainwater harvesting in Mexico](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/how-solar-powered-technology-could-enhance-rainwater-harvesting-in-mexico/)

[Paul Cadario Chair in Global Engineering will advance solutions for communities around the world](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/paul-cadario-chair-in-global-engineering-will-advance-solutions-for-communities-around-the-world/)

[More CGEN news](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/tag/cgen/)

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