UOIT students to get first glimpse of 2007 research project lineup
January 26, 2007
Annual Student Research Connections Day to reveal leading-edge research for the benefit of society
OSHAWA, Ont. - Wondering what great scientific breakthrough or life-altering work researchers will come up with next? Then join us on Wednesday, January 31 and learn how professors and students at the
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) are working to turn innovative and groundbreaking ideas into real solutions for the benefit of society.
UOIT's second annual Student Research Connections Day will offer students an opportunity to learn more about the extensive research work being carried out on campus every day. With brief presentations from UOIT deans that provide a snapshot of current UOIT research related to cancer, solar energy, network security, nuclear science and much more, the event will highlight many of the ongoing and summer research opportunities available to students.
Members of the media are invited to listen to presentations, visit with UOIT's globally experienced researchers, and speak with students about how obtaining valuable research experience as part of their postsecondary experience will put them one step ahead when they graduate.
When:
Wednesday, January 31
5 to 7 p.m. (Research presentations begin at 5:30 p.m.)
Where:
UOIT
Science building, Room 1350 (Lecture Hall)
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario
Parking:
Enter off of Simcoe Street North and proceed to the Founders 1 parking lot.
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Media contact
Allison Rosnak
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.3111 ext. 2513
allison.rosnak@uoit.ca
