From the Grand Canyon to UOIT's grand campus
November 13, 2008
OSHAWA, ON. - Journey into the future of transit with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) as they demonstrate the evolution of mass transportation.
Members of the media are invited to join university and OPG officials for a ride in one of the university's electric buses, a discussion about what this partnership means for the community and how UOIT's innovative research is poised to change the future of transit.
Who:
Dr. Ronald Bordessa, UOIT president;
Bill Robinson, senior vice-president, Nuclear Refurbishment OPG;
Dr. Greg Rohrauer, assistant professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science; and
Pierre Hinse, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science graduate student.
When:
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Where:
UOIT
OPG Engineering building
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario
Parking:
Enter off of Conlin Road and proceed to the Founders 3 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
Melissa Levy
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.8668 ext. 2513
melissa.levy@uoit.ca
