Dr. Tonya L. Peoples (left), Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Engineering at Penn State, and Dr. Hossam Kishawi, dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Ontario Tech University.
Ontario Tech's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) and Penn State University's School of Engineering have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will leverage the engineering and applied science strengths of both schools. The MOU was initiated by Penn State Professor Akhlesh Lakhtakia and Ontario Tech's FEAS Professor Moustafa El-Gindy.
The five-year agreement will strengthen research, innovation and educational excellence at Ontario Tech and Penn State and foster a range of collaborative activities, including:
Professional training programs Faculty and researcher exchanges Joint research projects and educational programs Exchange of scientific materials, publications and information Joint seminars and other academic events Citations
“Ontario Tech's School of Engineering and Applied Science is excited about the opportunity to advance research and innovation through our partnership with Penn State. Both schools value integrity, inclusivity and ingenuity, and we recognize the important role of exchanging knowledge and educational experiences to advance the field of engineering.”
– Dr. Hossam Kishawi, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Ontario Tech
“Global collaborations are fundamental to the success of Penn State's College of Engineering and contribute to our overall mission as a land-grant institution. We are excited about the potential for funding collaborative research projects and knowledge exchange that this agreement will enable.”
– Tonya L. Peoples, Ph.D., Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of the College of Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
