News archives
February
Ready to change the world: Check out FUTURENG, an all-girl engineering conference at Ontario Tech University
February 14, 2020
More than 50 girls in grades 10 and 11 from across the Greater Toronto Area will convene at Ontario Tech University on February 22 to learn about what it takes to be an engineer at the 2020 FUTURENG All-Girl Engineering Conference
Ontario Tech University and Ontario Shores exploring new frontiers in AI to enhance mental wellness
February 12, 2020
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Carolyn McGregor, AM as Inaugural Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Health and Wellness.
Ontario Tech University President appointed to help guide eCampusOntario
February 12, 2020
Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University, has been appointed Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for eCampusOntario.
Possible noise and parking disruptions due to filming at ACE – February 19
February 12, 2020
A TV show will be filmed at the university’s north Oshawa campus location on Wednesday, February 19. The filming will include theatrical special effects such as simulated gunfire and the use of small fireworks that burn with a hissing sound before exploding. If you’re inside ACE or near ACE’s north parking lot that day, you may hear loud noises between 1 and 10 p.m.
Download the Final Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
February 07, 2020
Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is now available for download from the Campus Library’s website.
REDress Campus Campaign to shine spotlight on MMIWG2S crisis – February 10 to 14
February 07, 2020
From Monday, February 10 to Friday, February 14, the REDress Campus Campaign at Ontario Tech University and Durham College will raise awareness, generate conversation, inspire action and honour those who have been touched by the historic and ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) crisis.
Why misinformation is a big part of the battle against the coronavirus
February 04, 2020
Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Emma Bartfay cautions that people need to understand context as they consume information about the rapidly evolving nature of this novel coronavirus.
January
Ontario Tech University and Durham College raise $21,000 for students in need over the holiday season
January 30, 2020
Faculty and staff from Ontario Tech University and Durham College opened their hearts to students in need through the annual campus Holiday Food Drive in December 2019.
New professional master’s program to advance leadership of nurses in evolving health-care sector
January 30, 2020
In today’s rapidly changing health-care landscape, the demands on nurses continue to grow. The number of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, dementia or heart failure is increasing significantly, while at the same time, health-care providers look for ways to improve the efficiency and quality of health-care services. In this environment, leadership in the field of nursing is needed more than ever.
Why potassium iodide pills are not the only consideration for nuclear radiation protection
January 23, 2020
Two Ontario Tech University researchers in the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science are concerned there may be some public misconception about KI pills. Dr. Ed Waller and Dr. Anthony Waker say the distribution and availability of KI pills are just one small part of a larger emergency response and public protection plan.
Ontario Tech honours exemplary faculty serving as graduate student supervisors
January 20, 2020
At its second-annual Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision reception in December, Ontario Tech celebrated faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the graduate students they supervise.
Ontario Tech Chemistry grad students present research at Japan symposia
January 14, 2020
In December, Ontario Tech University Chemistry faculty and graduate students participated for the third time in the Kyutech-Ontario Tech Symposium in Chemistry and the International University Exchange Symposium in Chemistry, hosted at the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) in Japan.
Ontario Tech helps STEM students acquire skills to change the world
January 10, 2020
In the closing days of the recent holiday break, Ontario Tech University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science students showcased human and technical skills in the 2020 Robot in 3 Days (Ri3D) international challenge, a marathon robot-building competition.
Ontario Tech University mourns passing of faculty member Dr. Razgar Rahimi
January 08, 2020
The university community is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Razgar Rahimi, along with his family. They were among the victims of a plane crash in Tehran, Iran on January 8.
