UOIT to host first-ever Energy and the Environment Day to promote youth science initiatives in Durham Region
February 17, 2006
OSHAWA, Ont. - Join more than 250 Durham Region high school students and teachers as they learn the latest energy and environmental research at the first-ever University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Energy and the Environment Day, on Monday, February 20.
At a special media conference, UOIT will officially launch its partnerships with Youth Science Foundation Canada, and Sci-Tech Ontario, aimed at encouraging today's youth to pursue education in science and discovery.
Who:
Mr. Tony Wong, parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Research and Innovation
Reni Barlow, executive director, Youth Science Foundation Canada
Dr. David Wardlaw, chair, Sci-Tech Ontario
Dr. Richard Marceau, provost, UOIT
Dr. William Smith, dean, Faculty of Science, UOIT
Deena Al-Saad, third-year Biology student, UOIT
When:
Monday, February 20, 2006
Media conference from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m.
Energy and Environment tours begin at 1:20 p.m.
- UOIT's Geothermal Well Field
- Durham College/UOIT Solar Car Team
- UOIT Biology Labs
- Friends of Second Marsh
- Youth Science Opportunities
Where:
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Science Building, West Atrium
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario
Parking:
Enter off of Simcoe Street and proceed to the Founders 1 parking lot.
About Ontario Tech University
A modern, forwarding-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.
Media contact
Heather Middleton
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.3111 ext. 2197
heather.middleton@dc-uoit.ca
