Faculty of Business and Information Technology
Ontario Tech students help build mental health mobile app for first responders
April 14, 2021
Earlier this year, the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) launched DRPSupport, an app that consolidates all mental health services and programs available to DRPS employees.
Virtual three-day event reveals that the future of autonomous tech is already here
March 17, 2021
The latest ideas on the autonomous front were explored March 2 to 4 at the Third Annual Future Transportation and Mobility Series Event. The virtual event drew close to 400 attendees spanning 25 different countries and featured leading experts on the progression and future of connected and autonomous technology (C/AV), revealing to a global audience that it is no longer simply an idea of the future.
Ontario Tech researcher leading one of the first projects to stream live data from the Moon
March 16, 2021
Ontario Tech University's Dr. Carolyn McGregor has been working with CommStar Space Communications and its consortium of partners, and sharing her latest research findings outlining an ‘end-to-end’ data distribution infrastructure to enable real-time monitoring for astronaut health through cloud-based analytics via space data relays.
Ontario Tech researcher speaks about the impact of infertility on women’s careers
March 02, 2021
A management researcher at Ontario Tech University says there is ample evidence that pursuing motherhood ambitions early in one’s career can have long-term impact on her professional progress, and as a result a growing number of women delay motherhood until their careers are well-established.
Ontario Tech students launch used tech device drive to support older adult community members
February 11, 2021
In an effort to address this serious problem and help bridge the technology gap, a group of students in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) is working with the local community to collect second-hand laptops and tablets.
At the top of her game: Ontario Tech student wins game-dev competition
February 03, 2021
On January 26, Giulia Santin learned she won first place in the Game Design Challenge in the first edition of the Womxn Develop at Ubisoft mentorship competition. The award includes a paid apprenticeship at the Ubisoft Toronto studio, to work on the company’s leading games and to learn from experienced teams as they start their careers in game development.
Ontario Tech researcher asks: Can we be faster at identifying positive COVID-19 cases?
January 22, 2021
Every day, Ontario and other jurisdictions release new numbers about COVID-19 cases, with a particular focus on the number of confirmed positive tests. However, in most cases there is a ‘lag time’ between case confirmation and the exact date that each patient first experienced the onset of COVID-19 symptoms.
Ontario Tech researchers demonstrate powerful international influence
December 15, 2020
A recent study of publicly available research data quantifying the work of the top 100,000 natural science and engineering researchers worldwide puts a group of Ontario Tech University researchers in some very elite company.
Ontario Tech University researchers at the forefront of cybersecurity trends
November 02, 2020
In the advent of artificial intelligence, cloud storage, social media and the Internet of Things, cybersecurity stakes have never been higher. And meeting that challenge is a major component of the research portfolio at Ontario Tech University, where dedicated experts are exploring the intersection of technical, legal, social, economic and ethical implications of privacy, security and trust technologies.
Remarkable COVID-19 observation: Fewer incidents of aggression in a mental health-care setting
October 14, 2020
A research partnership involving Ontario Shores and Ontario Tech University is documenting a reduction in aggressive incidents at the hospital during the pandemic, along with the decreased need to use restraints and seclusion to manage patient behaviour. These unexpected learnings could have significant impact on future approaches to mental health support and preventing aggression. The data suggests that health care should not necessarily return to ‘normal’ post-pandemic.
Career Ready Fund Auto Stream a winning combination for Ontario Tech students and employers seeking new talent
September 25, 2020
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Skills and Training is investing $757,143 in the new Career Ready Fund (CRF) Auto Stream program led by Ontario Tech University, in partnership with Durham College and Loyalist College.
Ontario Tech the province’s first university to join new Microsoft Canada data analytics and AI skills program
September 22, 2020
At this crucial point as the economy emerges from the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Tech University is the first university in the province to partner with Microsoft Canada in a new program to equip students with high-demand fundamental digital skills and cloud certifications.
Doctoral programming at Ontario Tech achieves new milestone
September 16, 2020
Tobias Cibis will become Ontario Tech’s first cotutelle PhD student by taking the university’s PhD program in Computer Science while simultaneously being enrolled in Australia’s University of Technology Sydney (UTS) PhD program.
Ontario Tech students brainstorm with City of Oshawa on downtown revitalization ideas
September 15, 2020
In an innovative effort to generate modern ideas for urban solutions over the coming years, the City of Oshawa is collaborating with Ontario Tech University, giving students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills and to advance the City of Oshawa’s agenda for downtown economic and cultural development.
Ontario Tech University students, researcher apply technology to improve access to justice, reduce poverty
June 25, 2020
Ontario Tech University students, researcher apply technology to improve access to justice, reduce poverty
New federal funding reinforces Ontario Tech University’s commitment to research excellence
June 18, 2020
More than two dozen Ontario Tech researchers will share more than $3 million in new federal research funding recently unveiled by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards represent six different Ontario Tech faculties.
Ontario Tech University marks Pride Month with virtual events
June 04, 2020
Ontario Tech University recognizes Pride Month and the achievements and experiences of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Dr. Steven Murphy’s statement on racism and violence
June 01, 2020
The Ontario Tech University community is deeply concerned with the disturbing incidents of racism and acts of violence witnessed over the past several days. It is particularly distressing to watch members of Black communities once again experience acts of hatred and violence.
Ontario Tech University introduces Student Experience Guarantee for Fall 2020
May 25, 2020
Ontario Tech University recognizes its students have big questions about what their university experience will look like when they begin their studies or return in Fall 2020. That’s why Ontario Tech is offering all students an Experience Guarantee. Any full- or part-time student enrolled in the Fall 2020 term not satisfied with the quality of their university experience can withdraw from their program by Friday, October 9, and receive a full refund, without penalty.
How to meet the challenges of working and learning from home
April 20, 2020
At Ontario Tech University, Faculty of Business and Information Technology organizational behaviour and human resources researcher Dr. Serena Sohrab says working or studying at home presents a new set of stressors and challenges for remaining productive.
Improved animal care, guest and educational experiences drive Ontario Tech University-Toronto Zoo partnership
March 02, 2020
A memorandum of understanding between Ontario Tech University and the Toronto Zoo will promote the development and deployment of innovative technologies to increase conservation impact, improve the well-being of animals, enhance guest experience and more efficiently run the zoo’s operations.
You’ve got a friend: Ontario Tech researchers developing companion robots to combat social isolation in seniors
February 27, 2020
Ontario Tech University researcher Patrick Hung, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology, has come up with a high-tech method to address loneliness in seniors: through interaction with companion robots.
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.