UOIT to host Student Research Days to promote research and graduate studies

OSHAWA, Ont. - Join some of the best and brightest minds at UOIT as undergraduate students from the Faculties of Business and Information Technology; Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies; Education; Engineering and Applied Sciences; Health Sciences; Science; and the School of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science present their research findings to their peers, faculty members and the community during UOIT's Student Research Days.

On August 9, students from the Faculty of Science will participate in a Science Summer Research Student Workshop focused solely on science research undertaken by undergraduate students during their summer time at UOIT. The day will consist of 15-minute presentations by the students about their projects.

On August 10, over 50 students will present the results of their research work in oral and poster presentations. Nicole Geneau, manager of Skills Development at the Ontario Energy Centre of Excellence (OCE Inc.) will be the guest speaker. UOIT students - representing each of the university's faculties - will present their research projects to their peers, professors and visitors from the community. Hosted by UOIT's Office of Research Services, presentation topics include new robotic control systems, the development of micro-heat devices, energy conservation and heat-recovery systems, carbon dioxide sequestration, effects of cancer cell exposure to environmental pollutants, combating child pornography, family care research, and much more.

Who:
Students from all UOIT Faculties
Dr. Kamiel Gabriel, associate provost, Research, UOIT
UOIT deans and faculty members
Nicole Geneau, OCE Inc., guest speaker (August 10)

When:
Wednesday, August 9 (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

• 8:30 a.m. - opening remarks
• 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. - research presentations

Where:
UOIT Science building, Room 2120

When:
Thursday, August 10 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

• 8:30 a.m. - opening keynote
• 9:25 a.m. - research presentations
• 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. - poster presentations and networking

Where:
UOIT Science building, Room UA1350 and East Atrium

Location:
UOIT
2000 Simcoe Street North 2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario Oshawa, Ontario

Parking:
Enter off of Simcoe Street North and proceed to the Founders 1 parking lot.

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