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York IT research program will prepare students for smart infrastructure sector and more

York IT research program will prepare students for smart infrastructure sector and more

  A new program at York University will train students in leading technologies that enable almost anything with an embedded sensor – from the smallest personal accessory to the largest city infrastructure – to connect to the Internet. Professor Marin Litoiu The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council today announced $1.65 million in funding for […]

IBM Donates IaaS to Support Systems Administration Course

IBM Donates IaaS to Support Systems Administration Course

IBM offers Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) of $10K value to support new Systems Administration course. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a form of cloud computing where a vendor provides users with access to computing resources such as servers, storage, and networking. Organizations use their own platforms and applications within a service provider's infrastructure, without the need […]

Research Information Session: ITEC4000, NSERC USRA and MAIST (Nov. 13th, 5:30pm, 2027 DB)

Research Information Session: ITEC4000, NSERC USRA and MAIST (Nov. 13th, 5:30pm, 2027 DB)

Research Information Session: Independent Project, NSERC USRA and MAIST Date and Time: Monday, November 13th, 5:30pm - 6:30pm Place: 2027 DB The School of Information Technology is holding an Information Session on research opportunities for undergraduate students. Topics will include: * Independent Research Projects (ITEC4000) * NSERC USRA projects * MAIST, the Graduate Program of […]

Information Technology graduates Continue to Enjoy Some of the Highest Employment Rates: Report

Information Technology graduates Continue to Enjoy Some of the Highest Employment Rates: Report

Information Technology and Engineering among the Highest Employment Rates Although most degrees held by adults are in business, administration or law, it is STEM-related fields (which include Information Technology) that enjoy a higher employment rate, according to a recent OECD Report In particular, while 4% of adults hold degrees in ICT, they can expect 7% […]

The School of Information Technology becomes an Academic Member of IIBA

The School of Information Technology becomes an Academic Member of IIBA

The School of Information Technology is excited to announce that is now an Academic Member of IIBA® (International Institute of Business AnalysisTM). The IIBA Academic Membership program offers a variety of benefits to ITEC students, faculty and staff including individual IIBA membership discounts. IIBA is an excellent destination for current and aspiring Business Analysts to […]

Bits and Bytes: ITSA Networking Night Oct. 5th, 2017, 6-9pm 280N York Lanes

Bits and Bytes: ITSA Networking Night Oct. 5th, 2017, 6-9pm 280N York Lanes

Bits and Bytes: ITSA Networking Night   Oct. 5th, 2017, 6-9pm, 280N York Lanes The Information Technology Student Association is holding its first networking event of the year! Come and join us for a fun night meeting the team and other students in the ITEC program. Delicious food will also be provided!

IT professor leads discussion on basic income and the post-work world

IT professor leads discussion on basic income and the post-work world

  In a world where machines are increasingly replacing paid human labour, Ontario’s high profile pilot project — the basic income guarantee — could be a solution to some of the challenges within our changing economy. Information Technology Professor Stephen Chen will be joining Canadian Senator Art Eggleton and the Why Should I Care? (WSIC) […]

Future Students Event: Experience ITEC. Saturday March 11th, 11am - 1pm, Curtis Hall C.

Future Students Event: Experience ITEC. Saturday March 11th, 11am - 1pm, Curtis Hall C.

Interested in studying at ITEC? Have you applied and want to learn more about our programs and students? Experience York on Saturday, March 11th and don't miss the ITEC session which takes place 11am-1pm at Curtis Hall C. We will  talk about the field of IT and why you should consider a career in IT […]