Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Reflections of 2024: Celebrating success, innovation and community at Ontario Tech University
December 19, 2024
Ontario Tech University celebrates another successful year as it continues to shine brightly as a highly sought-after post-secondary education institution for learning, teaching and working.
Ontario Tech hosts 17th annual Engineering Robotics Competition
December 09, 2024
Hundreds of Ontario high school and intermediate students gathered November 30 at Ontario Tech University for the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s (FEAS) 17th annual Engineering Robotics Competition, an event designed to spark student’s interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Ontario Tech marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 06, 2024
December 6 is the annual National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. Established in 1991 by Parliament, the day commemorates the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique de Montréal Massacre, in which 14 women were murdered in a tragic and senseless act of gender-based violence.
Ontario Tech’s newest Research Excellence Chairs showcase university’s transformational research
November 18, 2024
In addition to being home to 10 Canada Research Chairs and a host of industrial research chairs, each fall the university designates a cohort of faculty leaders as Research Excellence Chairs (REC) and Research Excellence Award (REA) winners.
Ontario Tech graduate students innovate solutions for Canada’s energy future at Ideathon
November 14, 2024
In early October, graduate students from Ontario Tech University came together for a three-day idea-creation event to tackle one of Canada’s most pressing challenges: innovation in clean energy.
Tech with a Conscience: Ontario Tech showcases national leadership in hydrogen energy innovation
October 28, 2024
As Canada continues to support international efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions, Ontario Tech University has established itself as a research leader in clean, reliable and sustainable energy. The country’s energy and environmental future is a strategic priority for the university, as it focuses on developing new options for low-cost renewable energy sources like hydrogen.
Ontario Tech University exploring academic opportunities to support the rail industry’s need for skilled talent
October 04, 2024
Canada’s rail sector faces an urgent challenge: the need for skilled professionals to support its rapid growth and transition toward sustainable transportation. As rail projects continue to expand across the country, so does the demand for engineers and skilled professionals. Ontario Tech University is exploring ways to enhance its educational offerings to prepare students for successful careers in this critical field.
Federal funding announced for 32 new Ontario Tech-led research projects
September 13, 2024
Ontario Tech’s powerful upward research trajectory continues after Canada’s research funding Tri-agencies announced new grants valued at nearly $4.5 million for 32 new projects across multiple research disciplines being led by dozens of the university’s faculty experts.
Sorbara Family donates more than $1 million to enhance Ontario Tech’s modern facilities and empower students with new scholarships
August 28, 2024
In recognition of the Sorbara Family’s generosity and dedication to philanthropy, Ontario Tech University has named the lobby in the Software Informatics Research Centre (SIR) the Sorbara Family Lobby. SIR houses the university’s Office of the Registrar, serves as a hub for campus tours, and features several labs and flexible learning spaces equipped with the latest technology.
European presentations showcase Ontario Tech’s international leadership in the energy sector
August 15, 2024
In the three years since the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) designated Ontario Tech University as its official Collaborating Centre for Canada, the university has been hard at work as a vital member in the nuclear-engineering-research field, through scholarship and through education.
Ontario Tech lab wins Engineering Research Project of the Year Award for work on Project Arrow
August 01, 2024
Ontario Tech University’s Advanced Digital Design, Manufacturing, and Metrology Laboratories (AD2MLabs) have won the prestigious Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) (York Chapter) Engineering Research Project of the Year award for its work on Project Arrow. The award recognizes the remarkable technical achievements of the AD2MLabs team in developing the design prototype for the first Canadian zero-emission electric vehicle.
Ontario Tech students explore advanced fusion research at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
July 22, 2024
Fifteen master’s and PhD students from Ontario Tech University gained invaluable experience and insight into fusion research and the nuclear industry during a recent week-long trip to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River, Ontario. The opportunity for Ontario Tech students to explore CNL’s advanced energy facility is the first initiative of a new three-year partnership between the university’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) and CNL.
Leading the charge: Ontario Tech organizes international sustainable energy and small modular reactors discussion at event in Egypt
July 16, 2024
On July 4, Ontario Tech and a key group of international partners brought together leading nuclear and clean technology experts from Africa and the Arab world to discuss strategies at a Clean Energy Summit in Cairo, Egypt.
Introducing Ontario Tech University’s 2024-2025 major scholarship recipients
June 28, 2024
Each year, seven outstanding incoming Ontario Tech students are awarded the university’s most prestigious entrance scholarships in recognition of their exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
Ontario Tech University and Penn State University sign agreement to enhance engineering studies and research
June 11, 2024
Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) and The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State University) College of Engineering have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that taps into the engineering and applied sciences strengths of both institutions.
Ontario Tech University honours faculty and staff for their exemplary service
May 16, 2024
Over the last 20 years, Ontario Tech University’s reputation for high-quality teaching, student services, work-integrated learning opportunities and overall student satisfaction has grown steadily. This success hinges on the contributions and dedication of a diverse and collaborative community of faculty and staff members.
Bruce Power expands partnership with Ontario Tech University through generous capital investment
May 08, 2024
During a May 7 ceremony in the university’s Energy Research Centre (ERC), Ontario Tech commemorated Bruce Power’s $250,000 donation by designating a cutting-edge main floor ERC lab as the Bruce Power Thermalhydraulics Laboratory.
Ontario Tech leading the way on small modular reactor (SMR) research thanks to new grant
May 07, 2024
On May 7, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCAn) awarded a new research grant to Ontario Tech to develop a gamma-ray imaging system to examine SMR fuels and materials.
Ontario Tech University joins Canadians for CANDU campaign
April 30, 2024
Ontario Tech University announces its support for Canadians for CANDU, a campaign promoting the deployment of CANDU nuclear technology at home and abroad to achieve Canadian and global efforts to reach net-zero emissions.
Innovative student projects highlight Ontario Tech’s Engineering capstone competition
April 26, 2024
The hard work and ingenuity of more than 450 undergraduate students were on display at the recent Ontario Tech University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s (FEAS) Engineering Capstone Exhibition and Design Competition.
Ontario Tech students reflect on benefits of work-integrated learning opportunities
March 27, 2024
The Career Bus is just one of many ways that demonstrate Ontario Tech’s longstanding belief in the value of student-focused educational options that deliver practical, hands-on experiences as a major component of every university program.
Ontario Tech Engineering student Rushda Khan and Engineering Outreach Team earn national awards
March 08, 2024
Ontario Tech University boasts a top-tier Engineering program, now ranked among Canada’s Top 10. Its Engineering Outreach initiatives have garnered widespread acclaim nationally, recently earning two prestigious awards from Actua, an organization dedicated to advancing STEM education for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students.
Advances in sustainable development highlight Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s 2024 Research Day
March 06, 2024
Advancing environmental sustainability and building pathways toward net-zero emissions are key research priorities at Ontario Tech University. At its second-annual Research Day on February 20, Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) explored some of the latest innovative sustainability solutions and practices, and their role in building a greener future for Canadians.
