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Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
We’ve got a story to tell. A story about a remarkable Faculty full of exceptional students, devoted staff, innovative research, passionate professors and accomplished alumni. I want to thank you for picking up the premiere issue of the Ontario Tech Engineering Ignite Magazine, and I hope that reading it ignites a spark of interest in Ontario Tech Engineering. Like many institutions across the globe, 2020 brought unprecedented challenges to the academic world. The COVID-19 pandemic thrust a wrench into the well-running machine of our Faculty. However, I am proud to say that our incredibly dedicated faculty, staff and students rose to the challenge and prevailed. As technical innovation and blended learning opportunities are the foundation on which our university was founded, we were able to quickly and effectively adapt to the new online learning environment. We were able to come together as a team, and ensure that our students were given the opportunity to complete their courses to the same high standard of education excellence that we’ve always provided. Through these difficult times, we not only survived, but we thrived. We were able to start a number of new initiatives, such as being designated the first North American collaborating centre with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Our renowned researchers in the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science are part of this initiative and are are exploring innovative approaches in Nuclear
Engineering and small modular reactors. We launched our very own podcast, The Research Rundown, which offers listeners a fun and accessible way to learn about and reflect on the practical applications of our latest research. Our Engineering Outreach program grew significantly, and we started a number of new programs to provide additional science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities to families and youth across the region. We hosted the second annual INSPIRE ENG Conference, which brought in girls from around the globe in grades 11 & 12, who are interested in pursuing higher education in Engineering. We hosted the Future City Experience in collaboration with Engineers Canada and Engineers of Tomorrow, where we hosted over 500 youth in grades 7 & 8 from across Canada who imagined, researched, designed, and built cities of the future. I invite you to read about our accomplishments. We are excited to see what is next for the Faculty of Engineering and Applied science.
Sincerely,
Dr. Hossam Kishawy Dean and Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
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