Science and technology
Ontario Tech continues to affirm international leadership on nuclear energy research and development
September 14, 2023
At a time of rapid new developments in the global nuclear industry related to the advent of small modular reactor (SMR) technologies, Ontario Tech University remains at the forefront of energy-sector research, technological advances and talent development.
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.
Kinectrics Inc. and Ontario Tech University establish partnership to advance nuclear research and innovation
August 11, 2023
As Canada’s nuclear industry enters an exciting new period of enormous growth and expansion, Kinectrics Inc., a leading nuclear lifecycle services company, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Ontario Tech University.
Ontario Tech researcher inspires young students during visit to her former elementary school in Australia
August 02, 2023
It may be more than 15,000 kilometres away from Oshawa, Ontario, but Baulkham Hills North Public School in New South Wales, Australia is very close to home for Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Carolyn McGregor.
Ontario Tech University researchers establish new partnership with CNIB to develop explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) accessibility standards
July 28, 2023
With federal funding from Accessibility Standards Canada, CNIB and Ontario Tech are working on a new research project exploring accessible forms of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI).
New international survey places Ontario Tech second among Canada’s ‘youngest’ universities
July 24, 2023
Ontario Tech University is keeping strong international company in the latest list of the world’s best young universities, as compiled by influential international ranking organization Times Higher Education (THE).
Introducing Ontario Tech University’s 2023-2024 major scholarship recipients
July 18, 2023
Each year, seven outstanding incoming students are awarded our most prestigious entrance scholarships. Our scholarship program serves to recognize secondary school students with exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
Getting up to speed: How Ontario Tech research development helped move Project Arrow forward
July 12, 2023
While the Arrow moves forward, there’s an important Ontario Tech University backstory to share. Back in 2021, APMA selected Ontario Tech to partner in Project Arrow as the lead academic institution, to complete the engineering design and build phase of the national project. The university’s team collaborated with APMA’s many partners, including industry leaders, startups and large Tier-1 suppliers across Canada.
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.
Ontario Tech University strengthens commitment to building entrepreneurship ecosystem of excellence
June 28, 2023
In the Fall of 2023, external startup companies will have access to even more support from Ontario Tech University's Brilliant Catalyst innovation and experiential learning hub through the Brilliant Ventures Fund (BVF), an exciting new university-operated fund for startups.
Ontario Tech research project generates creation of life-saving PulsePoint Respond app
June 23, 2023
DRRRC sought active community engagement by incorporating the perspectives of patients, and experts from Ontario Tech University, pre-hospital care, emergency medicine, public health, the Durham District School Board, long-term care facilities and industry. One of the outcomes from the collaborative is PulsePoint Respond, a 911-connected app operated by the City of Oshawa that can immediately inform you of emergencies occurring in your community and request your help when CPR is needed nearby.
Ontario Tech University secures key federal research grants to advance small modular reactor technologies
June 19, 2023
Ontario Tech is thrilled to be a recipient of a new, highly prestigious grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
Marking a special milestone on the journey to gender parity in STEM-based fields
June 13, 2023
To address the gender disparity in Canada and empower the next generation of women leaders in STEM, Ontario Tech introduced the Women for STEM program in 2019. Led by the university’s Women for STEM Council, the program’s goal is to provide 200 entrance scholarships and 600 in-course scholarships over a 10-year period.
Two Ontario Tech University professors recognized for their significant contributions to engineering in Canada
June 13, 2023
Two Ontario Tech Engineering researchers, Dr. Hossam Kishawy and Dr. Igor Pioro, are among 55 new Fellows recently elected into the prestigious Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE), in recognition of their distinguished contributions to engineering in Canada and their career-long service to the engineering profession.
Ontario Tech Software Engineering student embarks on space industry journey as Zenith fellow Intern
June 06, 2023
Emily Lai, a second-year Software Engineering student in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Ontario Tech University, is turning her sights and skills towards the night sky with a new opportunity in the Canadian space industry. Lai has been selected as one of eight Zenith Fellow Interns for the prestigious Zenith Fellowship program.
Ontario Tech researcher helping champion global access to rehabilitation services
June 01, 2023
Dr. Pierre Côté is a longtime advocate for the building and expansion of international rehabilitation services. He played an important role with the preparation of the WHO’s resolution to ‘strengthen rehabilitation in health systems globally’ which was formally adopted by the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland on May 27.
Ontario Tech ‘design-a-thon’ event opens new learning avenues for Engineering students
May 29, 2023
From the creation of a functional and compact handheld multi-tool to an improved way to install streetlights, all kinds of creative ideas were dreamt up and brought to life this spring as 40 Ontario Tech Engineering students teamed up at the 2023 Design-a-thon competition hosted by the Ontario Tech Design League student club.
Ontario Tech research collaboration developing simulated medical training technology for physicians in remote locations
May 25, 2023
Ontario Tech University researcher and Canada Research Chair in Health Care Simulation Dr. Adam Dubrowski says that new simulation technology may have the potential to help doctors hone their skills in their own practice without leaving their patients unattended.
Ontario Tech, OPG and Mitacs collaborating to study environmental impact of low-carbon electricity generation
May 17, 2023
A team of Ontario Tech University researchers is launching an important Ontario-centric investigation to fully evaluate the environmental impacts and costs of technologies used to supply low-carbon electricity.
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.
Ontario Tech master’s degree thesis wins North American award
April 25, 2023
Fresh off of capturing two prestigious university awards for her Ontario Tech University master’s degree thesis in 2022, Master of Arts in Education grad Jennifer Robb’s scholarly pursuits have garnered international recognition.
Two Ontario Tech researchers leading study to improve reliability of bloodstain analyses at crime scenes
April 25, 2023
Some branches of forensic science have modified existing schemes in response; but more recently, fundamental issues with the assumptions behind these classification schemes have been exposed. To address these issues, an Ontario Tech University-led research team has been awarded Government of Canada Interagency research funding through the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration stream in a project entitled ‘Reimagining forensic BPA from the bottom up’.
How will AI chatbots impact education at universities and in our workplaces?
April 20, 2023
Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) hosted a symposium In March 2023 on the Implications of AI chatbots for academia and higher education.