Lassonde School of Engineering
Annual Impact Report 2022-23

Explore how we empower creators to engineer innovative solutions and address global challenges

Leading in creating solutions for a just and sustainable world Find out more about Creating Solutions Empowering our people with perspectives, tools and knowledge Find out more about Empowering People Creating opportunities & a welcoming community Find out more about Creating Opportunities Building success through partnerships Find out more about Building Partnerships

Voices of Lassonde

Reza Mirhadi

Undergraduate student (final year)
Mechanical Engineering

What I love most about Lassonde is how academic and extracurricular opportunities complement the School’s sustainable vision and help create well-rounded engineers. The stories and achievements in the 2022-2023 Impact Report are a testament to the way Lassonde supports students in their journey.

Praise Ayorinde

Graduate, Bachelor of Computer Science and minor in Psychology (2019)
Software Development Manager, Amazon

I feel a sense of pride knowing my journey began at an upstanding University that is making a difference through community outreach, research advancement and interdisciplinary, inclusive initiatives.

Jane Goodyer

Dean, Lassonde School of Engineering

The challenges we face in engineering and science are dynamic and complex. Yet, it is our unwavering commitment to innovation, discovery and progress that fuels our resolve to overcome these obstacles and create a better future.

Lassonde by the numbers

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Lassonde alumni

5,180

students — a 269% increase since 2013 – from 106 countries

143

full-time faculty members

4

departments offering 12 undergraduate and 7 graduate programs

4

organized research units

YORK UNIVERSITY WORLD SUBJECT RANKINGS RELATING TO LASSONDE

Times Higher Education 2024

201-250 in Computer Science
401-500 in Engineering
401-500 in Physical Sciences

QS 2023

251-300 in Computer Science & Information Systems
451-500 in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
NEW! 451-500 in Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
401-500 in Natural Science
501-530 in Engineering & Technology

ShanghaiRanking 2023

101-150 in Telecommunications Engineering
201-300 in Computer Science & Engineering
201-300 in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
301-400 in Atmospheric Science
NEW! 301-400 in Mechanical Engineering
401-500 in Earth Science
401-500 in Physical Sciences
NEW! 401-500 in Environmental Science & Engineering

Maclean’s Ranking 2024

18 in Computer Science
(Ranking for Canadian Institutions Only)

Home to Canada’s only Space Engineering Program

Research

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contributions Lassonde faculty members made to academic journals, conferences and books (SciVal)

15

Research Chairs

Top 2%

Stanford University World’s Top 2% Cited Scientists 2023
22 Lassonde faculty on the career-long list (up to end of 2022)
19 Lassonde faculty on the single-year list (2022)

4^th

in Canada and 1^st in Ontario for proportion of publications with inter-institutional collaboration in physical sciences and engineering
(2023 Leiden Ranking)

9^th

in Canada and 4^th in Ontario for proportion of publications with inter-institutional collaboration in mathematics and computer science
(2023 Leiden Ranking)

$15M

research funding generated

6^th

in Canada and 3^rd in Ontario for proportion of publications by women in mathematics and computer science (2023 Leiden Ranking)

Advancement

2,229 Lassonde students received $8M in awards, scholarships, and bursaries from York (These supported their success through funding and recognition of their achievements.)
919 undergraduate students received over $2.3M in awards, scholarships, and bursaries from Lassonde (Financial support made a significant difference in their lives by reducing the cost of education and lightening the financial burden of student loans.)
$2.2M in new funding supporting students, research and programs
$58+M donated to Lassonde since its inception (This has opened doors to higher education access and completion, particularly for those from underserved communities.)
14 Lassonde Scholars were chosen for their academic excellence, passion for extracurricular activities and dedication to making a positive social impact.