'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.
UOIT Motorsports is dedicated to researching and developing automotive propulsion technologies by putting its technological discoveries to the test in the arena of automotive competition.
Don't be fooled by the team's moniker though. Motorsports is very much a multidisciplinary effort at the university, bringing together top students from the faculties of Business and Information Technology, and Health Sciences, along with Engineering and Applied Science. In addition to fine-tuning engines, machines and software, the team also focuses on vital aspects pertaining to business and marketing.
"Being on the team since 2017, I can say the journey has been nothing short of a fascinating learning experience," says Timothy Xu, a third-year Automotive Engineering student (class of 2021). "Everywhere you go, the things you learn here in university can be applied as we learn to work with others and meet deadlines. It's an experience I'd recommend to all future engineering
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