Research
What lies on the road ahead with COVID-19?
June 02, 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.
Is there a relationship between COVID-19 and cannabis consumption?
May 21, 2020
With the immediate future remaining uncertain, Ontario Tech University Faculty of Health Sciences (FHSc) Master of Health Sciences degree candidate Susan Yousufzai wants to uncover information about cannabis consumption in recent months.
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.
Ontario Tech researcher shares perspectives on the next chapter of the fight against COVID-19
April 15, 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.
Battling COVID-19: Universities partner with industry, government to combat the pandemic
April 14, 2020
On April 14, the National Post published an op-ed by President Dr. Steven Murphy on the important contributions universities like Ontario Tech are poised to make in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ontario Tech researcher threads the common ties between COVID-19 and protecting the environment
April 13, 2020
At first glance, one might scoff at whether there’s any kind of relationship between COVID-19 and climate change. Dr. Dan Hoornweg, a researcher in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, says we may not immediately associate the two topics, but there’s good reason to do so.
Biodiversity, health and COVID-19: How did we get here?
April 09, 2020
Ontario Tech University sustainable development expert Dr. Peter Stoett is Dean of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, and contributes extensively to international environmental research. Dr. Stoett shares answers to range of questions related to COVID-19, biodiversity and health,
Mental health and COVID-19: Ontario Tech researcher leading two pandemic-related studies
April 07, 2020
Dr. Jennifer Laffier of the Faculty of Education is conducting two research studies related to the COVID-19 crisis and well-being.
Ontario Tech University: Taking a lead role in e-learning
April 02, 2020
Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, and Co-Chair of eCampusOntario, answers questions about the rapid and seamless transition of Ontario Tech’s curriculum for the closing weeks of the Winter 2020 semester.
Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan scores highly with Ontario Tech University
April 02, 2020
The Government of Canada’s announced COVID-19 Economic Response Plan includes strategic investments to support students as well as targeted COVID-19-related research. Ontario Tech University recognizes these important investments and the quick passage of Bill C-13, the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, as key actions to aid Canadians.
How Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Education is offering teachers support during COVID-19 uncertainty
March 30, 2020
While most questions cannot be answered without further direction from the Ministry and school boards, Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Education is offering various supports. Dr. Janette Hughes, Canada Research Chair in Technology and Pedagogy, and her research team in the STEAM3D Maker Lab, have jumped at the chance to help teachers prepare for what might be coming.
Ontario Tech innovating rapid PPE production solutions to address health-care shortage
March 27, 2020
As part of the community response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Tech University is working with its faculty, industry contacts and local hospitals to come up with short-term solutions to help fill the critical shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) available to front-line health-care staff.
Ontario Tech researcher exploring parent-child conversations about COVID-19
March 25, 2020
As the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic deepens, an Ontario Tech University researcher will examine how Canadian and American parents talk to their children and how kids are adjusting during this historic time. Developmental Psychologist Dr. Lindsay Malloy and her lab team have launched a new study titled Coronavirus: Parent-Child Conversations and Children's Reactions to the Pandemic.
Government of Ontario’s COVID 19 Action Plan receives top marks from Ontario Tech University
March 25, 2020
The Government of Ontario announced an action plan March 25 to support its citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario Tech University recognizes this response as an important step to protect the health and well-being of Ontarians, and to help flatten the curve.
Ontario Tech researcher offers her take on the next chapter of the world’s battle against COVID-19
March 23, 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 partnership to help safeguard nuclear reactors from earthquake damage
March 09, 2020
Mechanical Engineering researcher Atef Mohany, PhD is collaborating with high-tech industry component supplier Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Canada (CWNC) to improve seismic qualification for the nuclear industry.
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.
Distinguished kinesiologist and academic leader appointed new Dean of Health Sciences
February 28, 2020
Ontario Tech University announces the appointment of Carol D. Rodgers, PhD as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective Wednesday, July 1.
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.
Canadian motorsports industry leaders experience ACE, Ontario Tech University’s world-class R&D facility
February 26, 2020
On February 26, leaders and representatives from across Canada’s motorsports industry checked out the world’s most extreme classroom at Ontario Tech University for hot wheel demos and interactive displays in ACE’s various test chambers.
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.
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.
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.
