Durham College to host annual Research Day on May 1

College will highlight agricultural research agenda and social innovation projects

OSHAWA, Ont. – Durham College faculty, staff, student researchers, industry collaborators and other guests will join the college’s Office of Research Services and Innovation (ORSI) on Thursday, May 1 when the college hosts its fourth-annual Research Day on campus.

Designed to provide a first-hand look at the innovative applied research projects the college currently has underway, the event will highlight research in the areas of engineering technology, education, gaming, information technology, social innovation and agriculture.

With the college recently receiving funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada that will see ORSI develop new agricultural research projects that will assist local growers in tackling challenges related to pest management, crop integration and plant propagation, the event will feature a keynote presentation by Jim Sheehan, president, Durham Foods, who will discuss why the need to improve processes, create new systems and ultimately invest in research and development has never been so critical to small- and medium sized businesses.

Providing an important link to the community through its support and advancement of institutional effectiveness and contribution to the economic performance of the region, ORSI offers a collaborative culture of engagement that is student-centered and community-focused.

Who:

  • Durham College researchers, students and faculty members.
  • Don Lovisa, president, Durham College.
  • Debbie McKee Demczyk, director, ORSI.
  • Jim Sheehan, president, Durham Foods.
  • Business, community and funding partners.  

When:
Thursday, May 1, 8:30 a.m. to noon
Keynote presentation at 9:20 am followed by breakout research sessions

Where:
Student Services building
Oshawa campus
2000 Simcoe Street North

Parking:
Enter off Simcoe Street North and proceed to the Founders 2 parking lot.

For more information, contact:
Cosette Kazarian
905.721.2000 ext. 3611
cosette.kazarian@durhamcollege.ca