IOS Special Announcement

Congratulations to VertoNova’s Arash Zarrine-Afsar for winning the Experiential Learning Competition at OCE Discovery 12!

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IOS Special Announcement

Construction of new IOS-Best space begins with demolition

The expansion of the IOS into the Best Institute has recently taken a significant step with the start of the renovation of the new office and lab space. Check out there pictures of the demolition and stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks.

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Construction of new IOS-Best space begins with demolition

Prof. Cynthia Goh guest blogs for MEDI

Our director shares her thoughts on the need for apprenticeship programs for graduate students and post-graduates to teach them how to develop their technical expertise into innovative products and services in a guest blog for the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (MEDI).

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Prof. Cynthia Goh guest blogs for MEDI

Promises and challenges in LEDs

As part of his visit to the IOS, Prof. E. Fred Schubert will give a talk on the changing technologies in lighting on March 15th at 3pm in the University of Toronto, Bahen Building, Room 1180. More information on the talk and on Prof. E. Fred Schubert can be found in the news section

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Promises and challenges in LEDs

Awards, grants, new companies, program announcements, and other exciting news. The IOS is a busy place, so keep up to date with what is going on.

Lectures from leading scientists, workshops on technical commercialization, industry events, and many others. Check out our listings or subscribe to our calendar to be kept in the loop on our latest events.

The Solid State Lighting Network was created by the IOS to catalyze Canadian adoption of new Solid State Lighting (SSL) technology by bringing together researchers, industries, end-users and public agencies.

The Techno2012 workshop series teaches young entrepreneurs in the physical sciences and engineering to successfully translate their scientific discoveries into commercializable products and services.

What is the IOS?

The IOS, an independent institute within the University of Toronto, aims to bring together a community of students, researchers, and industry leaders to help advance science, engineering, business, and society. We accomplish this by delivering events and programs focused around three main pillars: Discovery, Education, and Entrepreneurship.

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