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How do environmental contaminants affect ecosystems? In Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Science Aquatic Toxicology Lab, researchers are studying the impacts of nuclear radiation and developing new toxicology testing approaches to help reduce harm to species. 🌎🔬

What do astronauts and newborn babies have in common? 🚀👶 Dr. Carolyn McGregor, Dean of Ontario Tech's Faculty of Business and IT, is using AI to help researchers understand how the body responds to extreme environments and major changes in gravity, improving health monitoring in space and on Earth.

How do we prepare students for an AI-driven future? 🤖 At Ontario Tech’s AI Forum, Jennifer Flanagan CEO of Actua, and Brian Gallant, CEO of Space Canada shared their take on AI literacy, human-centred learning and the future of education in an AI-enabled world.

Congrats to Faculty of Health Sciences Associate Professor Dr. Nick La Delfa and PhD candidate Michael Watterworth on being recognized at the Applied Ergonomics Conference! 👏 Their research with GM explores how VR can help prevent injuries in auto manufacturing. news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/202...

A few weeks ago, first-year @otfeas.bsky.social Nuclear Engineering student Carter Albis shared his excitement about attending the #CNA2026 conference. ⚛️ Now, he’s reflecting on the experience, from networking with industry leaders to taking part in the Talent Collider. Hear his insights.

How will Canada power the future of AI?⚡️ That was the focus of the Powering AI panel at Ontario Tech’s AI Forum, where experts discussed the future of energy systems, sustainability and innovation. Read the full story at ➡️ news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/202...

Ontario Tech alumnus Andrew Genovese worked on Project Arrow as an @otfeas.bsky.social student at our ACE facility. Now he’s part of the team behind Project Arrow Borealis and Vector as a Program Manager with @apmacanada.bsky.social. A great example of work-integrated learning in action.

What does it take to build trust in AI? 🤔 Dr. Peter Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy AI, shares insights from the Ethical AI, Building Trust panel at Ontario Tech’s AI Forum, highlighting trustworthiness, co-design, governance & transparency. 🔗 news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/202...

From touring Ontario’s nuclear facilities to finishing up his first year of Nuclear Engineering at Ontario Tech, Carter Albis shares his experience, advice for incoming students, and his excitement to attend next week’s Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) Conference 2026 in Ottawa. ⚛️

Behind every AI breakthrough is a human story. 👤 At this week’s Mindful AI Research Institute Symposium, we asked students to finish one sentence: “My AI research impacts…” Their reflections are an important reminder that innovation is most powerful when it’s people-focused.

What’s one AI myth you hear all the time? We asked the experts at Ontario Tech’s AI Forum, and their answers might surprise you. 🤖👇

Research meets storytelling. 📖 Ontario Tech PhD student Alissa Latiff is a finalist in the 2026 @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca Storytellers Challenge! Her research explores the intersection of race & disability in pediatric rehab, advancing more inclusive care. Next stop: the national showcase! 👏

How are students engaging with the future of AI? 🤔 Step inside Ontario Tech’s AI Forum with third-year Biomedical Science student Purva Puri as she shares her experience, including highlights from Dr. Hossein Rahnama’s keynote on human-centred AI and a panel on ethics and trust.

That’s a wrap on our Hire Ready series for Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning Month! 🎬 Kellee from the Durham Catholic District School Board shares hiring trends and how new grads can make a strong impression. Learn about co-op opportunities at co-op.ontariotechu.ca

More than 200 leaders gathered at Ontario Tech’s inaugural AI Forum to explore a critical question: how do we build AI systems people can trust? With a focus on human-centred AI, the message was clear: trust enables innovation. news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/202...

Oshawa has reached a key milestone in the Partners for Climate Protection program with help from Ontario Tech! Through TeachingCity, our researchers contributed to one of the world’s most comprehensive community greenhouse gas inventories. www.oshawa.ca/news/posts/o...

On this National Day of Work-Integrated Learning, we're celebrating how hands-on experience prepares students for success. Today, Hannah from Scarborough Health Network shares insights into how our students can stand out in the future. Learn more ➡️ co-op.ontariotechu.ca

National Co-op & Work-Integrated Learning Month continues! 🌟 Scenthuri at Elexicon Energy shares what employers value in new grads and the skills that help people stand out in today’s workforce. Learn how co-op and internships help students build career-ready experience: co-op.ontariotechu.ca

National Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning Month is here, and we’re talking to employers in our community about what they look for when hiring new grads. Learn how co-op and internship opportunities help prepare Ontario Tech students for what’s next at co-op.ontariotechu.ca

AI built with purpose.🤖 From guiding meditation to supporting accessibility training, research at the Human Machine Lab puts real users at the centre of innovation. Information Security professor Dr. Patrick Hung, and master’s student Carlos Carrasco, share how co-design and ethics shape their work.

AI is changing how we teach and learn. 🎓🤖 Watch as Dr. Janette Hughes shares three key insights on how AI is transforming education and why responsible use matters. @ot-fed.bsky.social

From wind tunnel testing to Olympic ice! ❄️ Canadian skeleton athletes Hallie Clarke and Jane Channell tested aerodynamics at Ontario Tech’s ACE Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel before hitting the ice in Milano-Cortina. Proud to support Team Canada! 🇨🇦

Today we’re celebrating #WomenInScience. 🔬 Meet Abbie, Kartiki and Tiffani, Ontario Tech students in Kinesiology & Biomedical Science, sharing what inspires them, their advice for young girls in STEM, and their dreams for the future. #WomenInSTEM #IDWGS

From generative AI to machine learning, AI is already part of our everyday routines. 🤖 Watch Ontario Tech doctoral student Nehal Patel explain the different types of AI technologies you might not even realize you’re using.

At Ontario Tech, learning and performance go hand in hand. 🏁💪 @otfeas.bsky.social Automotive Engineering student and race car driver Mac Clark shares how fitness, education and focus power his path toward the IndyCar circuit. news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/202...

This is where research skills are built! 🧬 Inside a Biomedical Science lab at Ontario Tech, students study the diffusion of red blood cells through hands-on learning. 🔬

What do employers look for in new grads? And what does the job really look like? 🤔 Ontario Tech’s career readiness experiences help students explore industries, connect with employers and gain real-world insight beyond the classroom. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca/careercentre

The verdict is in: students are excited for the new semester! 📚✨

A year of progress. A future full of possibility. Happy New Year from Ontario Tech! 💙

Canada’s rail sector is growing fast. Hear from Alstom and AtkinsRéalis on why they partnered with Ontario Tech to launch Canada’s first English-language Railway Engineering Specialization, and what it means for future engineers. 🚊 news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/202... @otfeas.bsky.social

AI is transforming how we learn, work and innovate. Hear from Ontario Tech students and researchers about what inspires them and excites them most about AI. 🔗 ontariotechu.ca/ai/

It’s #NationalPhilanthropyDay! Every act of giving - time, leadership, or financial support - helps bring our #TechWithAConscience vision to life at Ontario Tech. Thank you to our donors, partners and volunteers. They are the spark behind innovation with purpose. giving.ontariotechu.ca

AI isn’t just the future, it’s happening right now in Ontario Tech classrooms. Hear from Ontario Tech professors about how they’re using AI to enhance learning, empower students, and prepare them for the future of work. ontariotechu.ca/ai/

Always finding new reasons to fall in love with Ontario Tech. 💙 From career-connected learning and ethical innovation to student-first supports, this is where passion meets purpose.

Skeletons aren’t just for spooky season 🩻👻 Check out Dr. Elita Partosoedarso’s Human Anatomy and Physiology class where students manipulate 3D-printed bones to see first hand how our bones and joints work.

Ontario Tech has partnered with General Motors to test how virtual reality can make workplaces safer. Watch how Faculty of Health Sciences Associate Professor, Dr. Nick La Delfa, and his students are using VR technology to help identify ergonomic risks early. news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/202...

Check out this fresh view of campus, powered by student creativity! ✨ This stunning aerial footage was captured by second-year Computer Science student, Salahuddin Patel.

Small Modular Reactors are making big headlines and sparking conversations across the energy sector. We recently sat down with @otfeas.bsky.social Associate Professor Dr. Kirk Atkinson to learn more about SMRs and how Ontario Tech researchers and students are helping power a more sustainable future.

It’s #NuclearScienceWeek! First-year Ontario Tech Nuclear Engineering student, Carter Albis, organized his own tour of nuclear facilities in Ontario to connect with experts and explore innovation in action. ⚛️ Check it out! @otfeas.bsky.social

New chapter unlocked. 📖🎓 Congratulations to our newest Ontario Tech Grads! #OntarioTechGrad

It’s Canadian Library Month and we want to give a shoutout to one of the most loved spots on campus, the North Campus Library! 💙 From group projects to late-night study sessions, these are some of the reasons why we love our campus libraries. 📚

#OshTeachingCity continues to connect learning with community impact. Ontario Tech is proud to partner with @oshawacity.bsky.social to provide career-connected learning opportunities that tackle local challenges. Discover how our students are driving change at oshawa.ca/teachingcity.

From start to finish, the Chancellor’s Challenge was a success! 🎉 A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to run, walk, roll or cheer! With over 700 participants and more than $207k raised for our students, this year's event was our most successful yet!👟💙

When your Chancellor’s Challenge teammates follow you and suddenly you’re training like a pro. 🏅💪 There's still time to register to join us tomorrow for the 2025 Chancellor's Challenge! ontariotechu.akaraisin.com/ui/chancello...

Packed stands + big energy + Ridgeback pride = the perfect way to kick off the school year! Our Ridgebacks gave it their all at last night’s Campus Cup, with the women's team scoring a huge win and an unforgettable shoot-out finish for the men. Thank you to everyone who came out. 🙌🐾

From campus to community. 🌱 Ontario Tech's Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability is proud to support Common Ground Food Share in building a stronger, healthier community. 💙

The Chancellor's Challenge is coming up fast! 👟 Why not make this the summer you register to walk, run or roll for Ontario Tech students? Head over to ontariotechu.ca/chancellorschallenge and join us in going the extra mile for our students!

Click ➡️ Shake ➡️ Magic✨ They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a Polaroid of our stunning campus? Well, that’s a whole novel. 📖 Happy #WorldPhotographyDay from our picture-perfect campus! 📸