News archives
May
Campus Library co-hosts Archives Association of Ontario Conference
May 30, 2014
The Campus Library was in the spotlight May 28 to 30 as the host venue for the 2014 Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) annual conference. The Library co-hosted the major gathering of more than 100 attendees and exhibitors from across the province.
UOIT instructor weighs in on radicalism
May 30, 2014
In an article recently published in the National Post, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Sessional Instructor Dr. Abbee Corb provided valuable feedback on the need for a support system in Canada to deal with people who become caught up in radical extremism.
UOIT CRC’s work featured on prestigious chiropractic website
May 30, 2014
Following a successful presentation at the What Matters Now series on April 9, Dr. Pierre Côté, Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), has had his work featured in an article on the Chiropractic Economics website.
High school students impressed with UOIT’s MLS labs
May 30, 2014
Facilities at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology are cool, according to a group of high school students who recently visited the campus. Students from Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy (FMMCA) in Markham, Ontario attended tours of the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) labs used by the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS).
Family violence conference held at UOIT/DC joint campus
May 28, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College (DC) recently hosted the Social Services Network’s fourth-annual Impact on Family Violence Conference: A South Asian Perspective (FVC 2014).
FSSH students fostering change within their communities
May 28, 2014
Leadership is not something you learn – it’s something you do. That was the idea behind the challenge issued to 76 students in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities' (FSSH) Leadership and Administration course at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). The fourth-year students were asked to take the concept of social change and make it a reality within their communities. They jumped at the opportunity to make a difference, and with a lot of hard work and dedication they did just that.
FBIT students participate in LIVE Competition
May 28, 2014
Two teams consisting of Commerce students from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) took fourth and sixth place at the LIVE competition held at the Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel last fall.
UOIT PhD student presents paper on the meaning of passwords at security symposium
May 23, 2014
Rafael Veras, a Computer Science PhD student at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), recently presented the results of his master’s degree research at the Network and Distributed Systems Security Symposium 2014 in San Diego, California.
UOIT faculty member assists in U.S. exoneration case
May 23, 2014
When presented with eyewitness testimony, a judge or jury may feel there is enough persuasive evidence to convict a person accused of a crime. But researchers like Dr. Brian Cutler, Professor and Associate Dean, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, will tell you that eyewitness identification of crime perpetrators is subject to error and in many cases has led to wrongful convictions.
Mantis Racing revs up product development at ACE
May 22, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology's (UOIT) Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) opened its doors to race car equipment supplier Mantis Racing on May 16 for the first of two stages of aerodynamic test technique development, designed to help improve the performance of race cars.
UOIT researcher pioneering new testing methods to detect arsenic in water
May 22, 2014
For the past two decades, arsenic contamination of groundwater has posed one of the most serious public health threats in the south Asian nation of Bangladesh, one of the world’s most densely populated countries. Compounding the problem over the years has been the costly – and sometimes dangerous – methods of testing water samples.
UOIT Accounting students place second at BUAC
May 21, 2014
Four Accounting students from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) earned second spot at the 2013 Brock University Accounting Conference (BUAC).
First PhDs in Nuclear Engineering highlight UOIT Convocation
May 21, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) largest-ever graduating class will cross the stage during 2014 Convocation Ceremonies on June 5 and 6. Graduating students, their families and friends will be joined by UOIT faculty and staff, along with community members for the ceremonies at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa, Ontario.
UOIT Ridgeback and Nuclear Engineering student named to Capital One Academic All-America Team
May 20, 2014
During her five-year career with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) women's hockey program, Jill Morillo, right winger and captain of the UOIT women’s hockey team, earned a number of awards for excellence in athletics and academics. Upon graduation, Morillo was again recognized for her accomplishments by being named to the Capital One College Division Academic All-America® women's at-large team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
UOIT lecturer talks deer to local media
May 16, 2014
Annette Tavares, Lecturer, Faculty of Science (FSci), was recently interviewed by Metroland Media about the dangers of migrating deer in the Durham Region.
Nine FEAS students shine at Honda Manufacturing
May 16, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) has trained some of the most highly skilled engineers in Ontario. So when Honda of Canada Manufacturing opened 30 positions, it came as little surprise that UOIT students filled nearly one-third of those spots.
Young scientists come together for Science Rendezvous
May 15, 2014
Gorgeous weather and promises of exciting experiments brought many curious young minds to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College (DC) to take part in Science Rendezvous 2014, a free event designed to promote science awareness.
UOIT faculty member weighs in on privacy rights in the telecommunications sphere
May 12, 2014
In an essay recently published in the Globe and Mail, Dr. Andrea Slane, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH), University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Dr. Lisa Austin, Associate Professor, Centre for Innovation and Policy, University of Toronto, discuss how police and other government agencies are receiving private customer information from Canadian telecommunications providers, simply by asking for it — no warrant necessary.
FHS undergrads showcase projects at Student Research Poster Day
May 12, 2014
Fourth-year University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) students from the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program and Research Practicum course showcased their work covering health-care topics ranging from improving cardiac arrest outcomes to transfusion practices at rural hospitals, during the annual FHS Student Research Poster Day on April 9.
UOIT Assistant Professors discuss password safety with local media
May 09, 2014
In the wake of the recent Heartbleed virus, which caused a number of websites to shut down due to password security risks, two University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) faculty members recently discussed their study on password safety with Metroland Media.
Lockdown at joint UOIT/DC Oshawa campus now over
May 09, 2014
The lockdown is now over. Please be assured that there is no risk to staff or students and people are now free to enter or exit campus.
UOIT staff, faculty learn about mental health first aid in the workplace
May 09, 2014
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), Jennifer Laffier, a Lecturer in the Faculty of Education (FEd), led a workshop for staff and faculty about mental health first aid in the workplace.
UOIT and Rotary Club of Oshawa welcome Lieutenant Governor
May 07, 2014
Together with the Rotary Club of Oshawa, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) proudly welcomed the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario to campus on May 5.
UOIT researcher discusses virtual reality's future in game development
May 07, 2014
With Facebook's recent purchase of Irvine, California-based immersive virtual reality (VR) technology giant Oculus VR (creator of the Oculus Rift headset), VR is getting all the buzz in the world of game development. Sitting at the forefront of this innovative technology is University of Ontario Institute of Technology's (UOIT) Neil Schneider, Manager, Immersive Technology Services, Faculty of Business and Information of Technology (FBIT) - and the media is clamouring for his knowledge.
Free family fun May 10 as UOIT and Durham College host Science Rendezvous
May 06, 2014
A popular annual family tradition continues as the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College (DC) open their doors Saturday, May 10 for Science Rendezvous 2014. Aspiring scientists of all ages and abilities are invited to this free event, as are media representatives.
UOIT encouraging everyone to become Mindsight-certified
May 05, 2014
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada from May 5 to 11, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is inviting everyone in the community to become Mindsight-certified.
