News archives
August
COVID-19: Ontario Tech epidemiologist looks back and looks ahead
August 28, 2020
Ontario Tech University epidemiologist Dr. Emma Bartfay continues to monitor local, national and global developments with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Faculty of Health Sciences researcher offers her take on the latest developments.
Ontario Tech students capture national awards from the Canadian Society of Forensic Science
August 21, 2020
Ontario Tech University’s internationally accredited Forensic Science program is celebrating the success of three students recognized with awards this year by the Canadian Society of Forensic Science.
Presenting Ontario Tech University’s 2020-2021 major scholarship recipients
August 20, 2020
Each year, seven outstanding incoming students are awarded Ontario Tech University’s most prestigious entrance scholarships. The program recognizes secondary school students with exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
Ontario Tech Faculty of Education helping teachers prep for online curriculum delivery
August 20, 2020
At a time of uncertainty in the education sector due to new protocols required during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Tech University is helping elementary and secondary teachers prepare for all potential combinations of face-to-face, blended and online learning.
Ontario Tech announces 2020 Joyce Foundation Success Award recipients
August 19, 2020
The Joyce Foundation continues to make the dream of attending Ontario Tech a reality for local secondary school students.
Ontario Tech students’ spirit of innovation driving entrepreneurial business ventures
August 19, 2020
If asked what they did during the ‘summer of COVID-19’ when many jobs and opportunities for students and graduates disappeared, the summer cohort for the Brilliant Catalyst Incubator program at Ontario Tech University certainly has some impressive stories to tell.
Ontario Tech scholar conducting vital research into maltreatment of older adults
August 13, 2020
Ontario Tech University postdoctoral fellow Joshua Wyman, PhD will conduct critical forensic psychology research relating to the welfare of older adults, along with Lindsay Malloy, PhD, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.
Ontario Tech researcher co-launches online resource to help parents navigate COVID-19
August 11, 2020
Dr. Lindsay Malloy, Associate Professor with Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, has teamed up with Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, an Associate Professor of psychology at Valparaiso University in Indiana, U.S., to launch Pandemic Parenting: a free online web platform parents can turn to for science-based research around coping with stresses and meeting children’s needs during COVID-19.
Campus Library addressing commercial textbook-access challenges in online environment
August 10, 2020
The traditionally high cost of textbooks and other course materials represents a major financial hurdle for many university students. As part of Ontario Tech University’s commitment to encouraging an engaging and barrier-free student learning experience, the university’s Campus Library offers a print Course Reserve service. Each semester, more than 900 items are available for students to borrow for a one- or three-day period.
COVID-19’s lessons for community service delivery: local ideas drive local solutions
August 05, 2020
The unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic form the focus of a new online course this summer for upper-year students at Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham GTA. In partnership with the City of Oshawa, the City Idea Lab course has students exploring how communities can ‘future proof’ their services so they can be prepared for when the next crisis hits.
