News archives
May
Lieutenant Governor tours UOIT’s clean energy research labs
May 31, 2016
It was a homecoming of sorts for the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario on May 20 as the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell paid a visit to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). As part of a series of official events in the City of Oshawa, the Lieutenant Governor toured the university’s Clean Energy Research Laboratory (CERL) as well as selected labs in the Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre.
Electric vehicle tour EcoRun rolls into UOIT on June 2
May 31, 2016
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) will bring a convoy of the latest fuel-efficient and eco-friendly vehicles on the market to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) on Thursday, June 2.
Ontario Tech’s faculty and staff grow trees to support university’s sustainability efforts
May 24, 2016
On Tuesday, May 24 faculty and staff at the Ontario Tech University will roll up their sleeves for the long-awaited planting portion of the university’s annual We Grow Trees challenge.
UOIT’s first refugee student prepares for Convocation
May 19, 2016
When his name is called out at Convocation, Jean Bertrand Alestide Nsanzeryaka will receive his Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences, specializing in Life Sciences) and become the university’s first refugee student to complete a degree. It will be a milestone in UOIT history, and a huge moment of pride and emotion in the life of a young man who thought such a day might never come.
UOIT helping explore ways to improve student learning in mathematics
May 19, 2016
What makes some students succeed at mathematics while others struggle? How can educators best develop strategies to help students learn and retain their math skills? The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) recently played a key role in helping teams of teachers, principals and students from Ontario, Alberta and Norway explore these questions and more.
Collaborative Nursing faculty member helps develop nurse licensing exam
May 17, 2016
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) recently selected June MacDonald-Jenkins, a Nursing program faculty member, to help develop its standardized licensing exams for entry-level registered and practical nurses (RN and PN).The Nursing program is offered collaboratively by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College.
UOIT’s international reach expands with new university agreements in China
May 11, 2016
Student and faculty exchange opportunities highlight new areas of co-operation between the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and two universities in Beijing, China. Both agreements resulted from UOIT’s participation in the April 2016 Organization of CANDU Industries (OCI) mission to China.
UOIT Futures Forum: Time to get smart on community development
May 10, 2016
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology brought together a stellar panel of experts from academia, government and leading corporations gathered for the full-day brainstorm to discuss strategies for developing smarter communities that are socially inclusive, innovative, digitally enabled, and economically and culturally robust.
OPG, Durham College and UOIT partnership investment
May 10, 2016
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will continue its support of post-secondary students in Durham Region by renewing a decade-long partnership with Durham College (DC) and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). The $5-million investment will support capital expenditures, educational programs, equipment, scholarships and bursaries for students at both institutions.
Collaborative UOIT-DC Nursing program’s Arlene de la Rocha recognized for commitment to students and passion for education
May 09, 2016
For nine years, Arlene de la Rocha has played an instrumental role in developing the Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Honours program curriculum at Durham College (DC) and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). On May 6, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) presented de la Rocha with one of its highest honours.
March Break madness at UOIT’s Maker Camp
May 06, 2016
Researchers at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) recognize the value of blending science, technology, engineering, the arts and math (STEAM) as a way to foster creativity and innovation. The UOIT Faculty of Education’s STEAM 3D Maker Labs’ March Break Maker Camp gave 16 local youngsters in grades 4 to 8 a unique opportunity to tinker, build and create their own inventions using both digital and physical materials.
Noreen Taylor installed as Chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
May 04, 2016
Canadian cultural leader and philanthropist Noreen Taylor, CM, has been installed as third Chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Local dignitaries joined university academic leaders, faculty and staff for the official ceremony at the university’s Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa.
Breath-alcohol sensors: how accurate are they?
May 03, 2016
“Calibration plays a major role in breath-alcohol measurement, as some devices are susceptible to external factors after long times in the field,” says Dr. Easton, Associate Professor of Chemistry in UOIT’s Faculty of Science. “The breathalyzer device used in that case employed an infrared sensor to measure blood-alcohol content, but these can also identify interfering compounds such as acetone, which can produce false-positive readings. Those infrared systems are also quite large in size. Most roadside breathalyzer devices rely on electrochemical sensors based on fuel cell technology. These devices are smaller, very portable and highly accurate.”
Forum on The Future of Smart Communities – May 5
May 02, 2016
As part of its ongoing contribution to the regional innovation ecosystem, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology will host its second-annual Futures Forum on Thursday, May 5. Focusing on The Future of Smart Communities, the forum will consist of three themes running concurrently throughout the day: • Innovation • Mobility • Energy
University hosting series of events to mark 2016 Mental Health Week in Canada
May 02, 2016
As part of its commitment to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Healthy Workplace Committee is supporting the Canadian Mental Health Association 65th Annual Mental Health Week from Monday, May 2 to Friday, May 6.
