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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 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 Engineering students kicking off the new decade with a 72-hour robot-building showdown
December 20, 2019
More than 100 Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science students, along with teams of high school students from across Durham Region, will put their expertise to the test in ACE, ‘The World’s Most Extreme Classroom’, for the 2020 Robot in 3 Days (Ri3D) international challenge.
Moments and milestones: Ontario Tech University in 2019
December 17, 2019
As Ontario Tech readies itself for the promise of new opportunities in the discovery and application of knowledge at the dawn of a new decade, the university reflects on the past transformative year.
Leading the charge: Ontario Tech, ACE and eCAMION test how to power autonomous vehicles
October 17, 2019
True autonomous functionality requires an autonomous AV charging system. That’s where Ontario Tech University, ACE, Canadian advanced-energy storage and charging leader eCAMION, and Ontario’s Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) enter the picture.
Ontario Tech e-bike project exemplifies Mitacs’ support of work-integrated student learning
October 03, 2019
One of the ways the Ontario Tech University delivers on outstanding experiential learning opportunities is through a collaborative partnership with Mitacs, a Canadian non-profit research organization that helps connect academia with industry.
The road to autonomous vehicle development leads through Ontario Tech University
August 09, 2019
Autonomous vehicle (AV) research is paramount to the future of mobility in the province. But what you may not know is that a lot of the critical research to advance AV technologies is happening right here in your own backyard at Ontario Tech University.
Science breaks out of the lab and into the spotlight at Ontario Tech
May 24, 2019
On May 11, hundreds of children and their families immersed themselves in the world of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) at Science Rendezvous, an annual free, full-day science festival co-hosted by Ontario Tech University and Durham College. Using science and their imaginations, the young and young-at-heart participated in experiments, make-and-take-projects and demonstrations, while meeting face-to-face with real scientists and asking them questions about their research.
Ontario Tech President signs new equity, diversity and inclusion charter
May 09, 2019
Ontario Tech University proudly joins universities across Canada to advance institutional equity, diversity and inclusion, with the signing of the Dimensions charter. The charter was announced today by the Honourable Kirsty Duncan. The goal is to have Canadian institutions endorse the charter and commit to helping drive deeper cultural change within the research ecosystem.
GM Canada’s announcement complements Ontario Tech University’s innovation capacity
May 08, 2019
Ontario Tech University looks forward to strengthening its longstanding relationship with General Motors Canada following the automaker’s May 8 Transformation Agreement with Unifor regarding operations in Oshawa, Ontario.
How the emerging autonomous vehicle industry will profoundly change human mobility
April 12, 2019
On March 28, Ontario Tech University welcomed a crowd of more than 250 guests with industry, government and faculty coming from across North America to participate in the inaugural event for the Future of Transportation Series.
Dawn of a new era: Say hello to Ontario Tech University
March 27, 2019
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology will begin writing a new chapter in the coming months as it transitions to a distinct new brand. Between now and the start of the next academic year in September, the campus will transform into Ontario Tech University. The university will sport a new look and feel with an exciting new visual identity and market positioning.
QA Consultants and ACE putting new automotive software to the ultimate tests
March 13, 2019
Companies like award-winning software testing and quality assurance provider QA Consultants (QAC) of Toronto, Ontario are turning to ACE, the internationally renowned research and development (R and D) centre at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, to marry their software testing leadership with ACE’s world-leading integrated testing capabilities for both physical and digital systems in vehicles.
Spin bike riders bracing for all extreme weather conditions during spectacular indoor charity event
March 11, 2019
On Sunday, March 24, the university’s Athletics department invites faculty, staff, students and community members to participate in Spin Through the Seasons inside the university’s powerful ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel. The event supports the Ridgeback Leadership Council’s goals to increase athlete engagement, get more involved in the community and develop leadership among the university’s student-athletes.
Dr. Carolyn McGregor’s AI big data analytics platform to assess human performance in any weather condition
February 15, 2019
The study to demonstrate pre-deployment acclimation strategies and techniques in extreme environments is being led by international health informatics expert Carolyn McGregor, AM, PhD, Research Excellence Chair in Health Informatics, and Professor with the university’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology .
Government of Canada ensures Canada’s research community is as diverse as our country
February 11, 2019
On February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, unveiled the draft Made-in Canada Athena SWAN Charter, and announced the creation of a new fund to foster equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in research. The federal announcement was made at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
UOIT Motorsports defines accelerated learning outside the classroom
February 04, 2019
Hands-on opportunities to apply knowledge in a real-world environment aptly describes the student-learning atmosphere at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). Among many examples of students venturing beyond the boundaries of labs, lecture theatres and curriculum is an enterprising group known as UOIT Motorsports.
ACE wheels-up for influential automotive event in Detroit
January 14, 2019
Alongside such universities and research organizations as MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Clemson University and the University of Michigan, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology will showcase its groundbreaking innovations and automotive research and development capacity in Detroit, Michigan.
Ten topics featuring university moments and milestones from 2018
December 20, 2018
The installation of the university’s fourth President and a campus visit from the Prime Minister are among many campus milestones from 2018.
Colorado-based athletic wear company tests new garments in ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel
December 18, 2018
While originally conceived as a research and development test facility primarily for automotive products, the ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology is popular amongst a wide range of non-automotive companies, including leading consumer apparel firms like Louisville, Colorado-based PEARL iZUMi.
A film with a twist: ACE screens a movie in ‘4D’
November 07, 2018
At the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, the ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel recently hosted a screening of the 1996 disaster film Twister that took the cinematic experience in a new ‘fourth’ dimension. It figuratively took everyone by storm.
On the road to 100 per cent Canadian electric vehicles
October 25, 2018
At the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, researcher Mohamed Youssef, PhD, aims to develop new EV subsystems to help make ‘going electric’ a popular and affordable option for motorists.
University researchers and ACE helping set a world record for wingsuit flight
September 12, 2018
UK researcher Angelo Grubisic’s physiological and aerodynamic challenges brought him across the Atlantic to tap into the remarkable dynamic testing capacity of the ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
