Frazer Faculty of Education

Dr. Janette Hughes welcomed more than 30 members of the Oshawa and Durham Central PROBUS Clubs to the STEAM 3D Maker Lab for an interactive session with tips on how to detect, avoid, and report online scams.

Ontario Tech University researcher teaches older adults how to spot and avoid online scams

June 13, 2025

Dr. Janette Hughes, Canada Research Chair in Technology and Pedagogy, and Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, leads workshops to help older adults navigate the online world safely and confidently.

Spring Convocation on Polonsky Commons at Ontario Tech University's north Oshawa campus.

Ontario Tech to celebrate more than 2,200 graduates and six distinguished honorary degree recipients at Spring Convocation

May 20, 2025

Ontario Tech University will proudly recognize the accomplishments of the Class of 2025, set against the scenic backdrop of Polonsky Commons at the north Oshawa campus from Wednesday, June 4 to Friday, June 6.

Student team from Victoria Park Collegiate Institute (Toronto) at the NASA HUNCH competition at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas (April 8, 2025).

Ontario Tech investing in new partnerships to advance innovative K-12 STEM education

April 11, 2025

Ontario Tech University is not only a hub for higher education, it’s also a leader in driving innovation and creating positive impact for both teachers and students in elementary and secondary schools.

2024 marked many milestones at Ontario Tech University.

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.

Back row, from left: Dr. Olena Zenkina; Dr. Ahmad Barari; Dr. Bobby Stojanoski; Dr. Winnie Sun; Dr. JoAnne Arcand; Dr. Lindsay Malloy; Dr. Jean-Paul Desaulniers; Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation; Dr. Amirali Salehi-Abari; Dr Bill Kaprolos. Front row: Dr. Robyn Ruttenberg-Rozen. Absent: Dr. Ibrahim Dincer (October 29, 2024).

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.

Mrs. Shirley Zilinsky, educator with the Durham District School Board from 1957 to 1990. This past summer, her husband Julius Zilinsky established a special fund in her honour: the Shirley V. Zilinsky Bursary.

Honouring a local educator’s legacy by empowering the teachers of tomorrow

October 29, 2024

This past summer, Julius Zilinsky established a special fund in his wife's honour: the Shirley V. Zilinsky Bursary. The fund will provide four annual awards of $2,500 each to Ontario Tech teacher candidates for the next 10 years, supporting the training of tomorrow’s teachers.

At 87 years old, Patricia Bayley decided to enrol in the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech in the Doctor of Education program.

Patricia Bayley’s inspiring commitment to lifelong learning: Meet Ontario Tech University’s 87-year-old PhD student

October 21, 2024

At 87 years old, Patricia Bayley is not your typical doctoral degree student. But even if she has many more decades of life experience, Bayley is demonstrating there is a place for her, and for others, at Ontario Tech University to pursue a lifelong adventure in education.

Ontario Tech University students in a Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science laboratory.

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.

Aneta Stolba, Doctor of Education candidate, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University.

Ontario Tech doctoral degree candidate recognized for helping advance key research on autism in Canada

August 27, 2024

Ontario Tech Doctor of Education candidate Aneta Stolba’s research recently earned major recognition from the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), in the form of an Autism Scholars Award. Her prize was one of just five presented by the COU to a doctoral or master’s-level researcher at an Ontario university for research that will positively impact individuals with autism and their families.

Dr. Amanda Cooper, incoming Dean, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University.

Educational policy expert appointed Dean of Ontario Tech’s Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

July 15, 2024

Ontario Tech University announces the appointment of Dr. Amanda Cooper as the new Dean of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education (FEd), effective Sunday, September 1.

Taylor Flood received the Ridgeback Award at the Annual Employee Awards Celebration event on May 7.

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.

Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education celebration at Ontario Tech University's Charles Hall (March 18, 2024).

Ontario Tech University celebrates the transformational philanthropy of Mitch and Leslie Frazer

March 19, 2024

While Ontario Tech continues to commemorate its 20th-anniversary, the university held a milestone event on March 18 to recognize the remarkable contributions of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer, to celebrate the naming and official signage unveiling of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education.

Students had a chance to tour the Creators4Change studio at a launch event on March 5.

Ontario Tech students honing storytelling skills with university’s new Creators4Change podcasting studio

March 11, 2024

Ontario Tech students looking to bring their ideas and stories to life with the highest quality have an amazing new high-tech tool available to help them maximize their creativity.

An Ontario Tech Engineering Outreach instructor setting up a ZUMI robot.

How Ontario Tech University and OVIN are inspiring youth in the autonomous vehicle sector

February 29, 2024

In 2023, Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, in conjunction with the university’s Engineering Outreach program joined forces with the Ontario Vehicle Innovative Network (OVIN), the Ontario Government’s flagship initiative for the automotive and mobility sector, through the Regional Future Workforce (RFW) Program.

Panelist participants at the Kimberley Black Graduate Scholarship fundraising event at Ontario Tech University's Charles Hall (December 2, 2023).

Ontario Tech community hosts fundraising event for the Kimberley Black Graduate Scholarship

December 22, 2023

The Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University is celebrating the success of a December 2 panel discussion and community gathering that combined the power of music and storytelling.

Ontario Tech University research laboratory of Dr. Denina Simmons, Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Toxicology, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Science.

Top marks: Ontario Tech named Canada’s Research University of the Year

December 07, 2023

Ontario Tech University’s impressive reputational trajectory for top-notch research continues with a fresh distinction as Canada’s Research University of the Year for 2023.

Ontario Tech University announces historic first donor-named faculty in recognition of transformational philanthropy

September 15, 2023

As Ontario Tech University marks its 20th anniversary, one of the university’s original faculties has been named in recognition of the philanthropic contributions of Mitch and Leslie Frazer and their passionate support of Ontario Tech, and technological and social innovation in education.

Nutritional scientist Dr. JoAnne Arcand, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences (standing), is among a large group of Ontario Tech University faculty experts receiving new research funding from Canada's tri-council agencies for 30 new multi-disciplinary projects being led by the university.

Tech with a conscience: How excellence in strategic research at Ontario Tech is driving the future

September 12, 2023

This summer, there’s further evidence of Ontario Tech’s powerful upward research trajectory after Canada’s research funding Tri-agencies announced a further $5.03 million in new grants for 30 new multidisciplinary projects being led by dozens of the university’s faculty experts.

Ontario Tech University's Regional Future Workforce project team, led by Dr. Mohamed El-Darieby (Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science; third from left) and Dr. Roland van Oostveen (Faculty of Education; fifth from left). Image taken at the entrance to Ontario Tech's ACE Core Research Facility.

How Ontario Tech is supporting Ontario’s innovative electric vehicle and mobility sector and developing the next generation of talent

June 29, 2023

Recognizing the need for greater diversity within the sector, OVIN’s Regional Future Workforce Program builds new bridges between industry and academia to equip the next generation of talent with the knowledge and skills required to support the evolution of the mobility and transportation sector. Ontario Tech University is a major part of the equation thanks to its institutional strength in automotive, energy, computer science, and educational research.

From left: Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University, Brilliant Catalyst Team members Connor Loughlean; Denzel Sheppard-Thompson; Leen Jaber; Lina Hamouda; Marissa George; Maryam Akhtar; Osman Hamid and Jamie Bruno, Vice-President, People and Transformation.

Recognizing the exemplary achievements and contributions of Ontario Tech University faculty and staff

May 30, 2023

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 who make an outstanding impact at the university.

From left: Yvonne Mais, Data Analysis Co-ordinator, Durham Region, and Dr. Brenda Jacobs, Assistant Teaching Professor, Ontario Tech University

Ontario Tech Education researcher and students develop practical tools to support the development of school-readiness skills

May 04, 2023

Dr. Brenda Jacobs, Assistant Teaching Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Education, recently led 78 students in a project investigating practical ways to improve the development and school-readiness of children in Durham Region.

Graduating students with Hunter the Ridgeback on Polonsky Commons

Ontario Tech University to confer nearly 2,500 degrees and eight honorary doctorates at 2023 Convocation

May 04, 2023

From Wednesday, June 7 to Friday, June 9, Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its class of 2023 along with eight honorary degree recipients.

Dr. Robyn Ruttenberg-Rozen, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University

Ontario Tech researcher to lead international study that promotes gender inclusion in scientific pursuits

April 26, 2023

Ontario Tech University Faculty of Education researcher Dr. Robyn Ruttenberg-Rozen will lead a global study to support the inclusion of marginalized undergraduate women working within the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, whose opportunities have been diminished both before and during the pandemic period.