News archives
March
UOIT professor ranked among the top 80 criminologists in the world
March 31, 2011
Dr. Liqun Cao, professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, was recently identified in the Journal of Criminal Justice Education as one of the most productive authors during the first decade of the 21-first century. The list is the result of a study entitled The Most Prolific Sole and Lead Authors in Elite Criminology and Criminal Justice Journals 2000-2009 by Erin A. Orrick and Henriikka Weir.
Hail CESR and all those who try it
March 31, 2011
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) launched the new Centre for Evaluation and Survey Research (CESR) today during the centre's official opening. Guests learned about the wide range of services CESR offers and how effective surveys can be created and carried out to meet the individual needs of their organization.
UOIT announces new Faculty of Science dean
March 30, 2011
She is praised by colleagues and students alike for her distinguished record of achievement at three universities in Western Canada over the past 15 years. Dr. Deborah Saucier will be bringing her outstanding personal and career reputation back to Ontario where she earned her doctoral degree to become the new dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) effective July 1.
Campus community raises more than $26,000
March 24, 2011
On March 9 faculty, staff and students turned the campus pink for its annual Power of Pink (POP) Breast Cancer Awareness Day. This year's event raised an incredible $26,061.76 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Ontario Chapter and the Durham-based, Gala of Hope. This year's tally represents a 14.7 per cent increase over last year.
UOIT Faculty of Engineering receives funding for truck tire research with Volvo
March 24, 2011
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology's (UOIT) Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is proud to announce a new research contract with Volvo Group North America (Volvo 3P). Under the research leadership of Dr. Moustafa El-Gindy, associate professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), Volvo 3P is funding a project involving truck tire performance and road interactions for rigid and soft road surfaces. Volvo will invest $150,000 over three years as it collaborates with Dr. El-Gindy to investigate truck tire parameters that will improve fuel economy, without sacrificing safety and cost.
UOIT assistant professor named research associate at Grandview Children's Centre
March 21, 2011
A common goal to conduct research that will positively impact the lives of children and youth with disabilities has resulted in a research and academic partnership between the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Grandview Children's Centre. Dr. Meghann Lloyd, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences, has also been named a research associate at the centre.
Local artist features UOIT in new music video
March 18, 2011
A new video by local music artist Najjah Calibur features UOIT and Durham College hip-hop student dancers (H.E.R. and GeekFreaks) in the Campus Library and UOIT Business and Information Technology building.
Ontario Tech University establishes first-ever Engineer-in-Residence position
March 17, 2011
For the first time, Ontario Tech University will have an Engineer-in-Residence. Effective May 1, John Froats will join the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science (FESNS) as an associate professor.
Management Development Centre spring programs and workshops unveiled
March 15, 2011
The Management Development Centre(MDC) at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has introduced a number of exciting new programs for the spring as it drives to meet the growing demand for professional development opportunities in the areas of information technology security and business management.
Breaking Barriers at UOIT: Second annual Case Competition a success
March 11, 2011
More than 100 University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) students recently attended the second annual UOIT Accounting Case Competition at the Ajax Convention Centre. The theme of the competition was Breaking Barriers, where students from the Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT), focused upon endeavours that are required for success in a world where geographic, cultural, social and financial barriers often shift and change. Students from the Faculties of Engineering and Applied Science, Health Sciences and Social Science and Humanities also attended the competition.
Energy Minister headlines workshop on Ontario's electricity future
March 10, 2011
The Honourable Brad Duguid, Ontario Minister of Energy says the province's energy future will remain bright, thanks to the combined effort of universities, colleges, industry, labour and government who are partnering to address Ontario's critical shortage of qualified personnel in the electricity sector. Minister Duguid was the keynote speaker at Ontario's Electricity Future: New Skills for New Jobs, a workshop developed by the Power Engineering Education Consortium (PEEC), whose mission is the development of next steps and solutions.
Two Criminology graduate students receive AP-LS award
March 08, 2011
Master of Arts in Criminology students Kiri Lutchman and Alana Saulnier were honoured at the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) International Congress on Psychology and Law Conference in Miami, Florida on March 3. As recipients of the AP-LS Minority Affairs Committee (MAC) Diversity Travel Award, both students attended the conference and presented their research
UOIT celebrates grand opening of downtown Oshawa campus
March 08, 2011
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) celebrated the grand opening of its downtown Oshawa campus today during an event held at the historic Regent Theatre. Joining the celebration were Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer of The Regional Municipality of Durham Roger Anderson and Oshawa Mayor John Henry.
Partnership in Action: UOIT and Ontario Power Generation
March 04, 2011
Only weeks after the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) formally renewed its long-standing collaborative partnership with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), UOIT hosted nearly 200 employees from OPG's training organization for two special training sessions.
Government-funded 3D gaming initiative enters new dimension
March 03, 2011
The building blocks for the next generation of stereoscopic three-dimensional (S-3D) gaming are being put in place thanks to a major funding announcement by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture through the Ontario Media Development Corporation's (OMDC) Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund along with support from Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE).
Ontario Tech University professor receives prestigious engineering honour
March 03, 2011
The country's first and oldest engineering society, the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC), is awarding one of its highest honours to Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, a professor with Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS).
