The SciNet Users Group (SNUG) meetings happen every month on the second Wednesday and involve a techtalk (a hybrid in-person/online webinar) on topics or technologies of interest to the SciNet community, followed by an in-person session at the SciNet headquarters in Toronto where users can bring questions and issues
VPRI (Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation) invites you to attend the STAR (STrengthening Administration of Research) virtual workshops. Join Internal Audit Department staff for an overview of their research expenditure compliance audit process, including upcoming changes. Get a better understanding of common deviations and how to avoid them. Presenters: Alex Matos, Director, […]
This session introduces tools, techniques and best practices of 3D printing, including the basics of 3D printing, an introduction to the MADLab space, and the models of 3D printers available for use. Instructors will demonstrate how to safely use the service and the machines from start to finish, as well as how to find and […]
Session #2: Knowledge Mobilization Almost finished your SSHRC Insight Development Grant application but want a last chance to fine-tune it? The JHI invites faculty members in the humanities and qualitative social sciences to a series of “clinics” focusing on the sections that form the backbone of the application: Budget, Knowledge Mobilization, and Detailed Description. Join your […]
Working with many of the HPC systems (like those at SciNet) involves using the Linux/UNIX command line. This provides a very powerful interface, but it can be quite daunting for the uninitiated. In this half-day session, you can become initiated with this coursse which will cover basic commands. It could be a great boon for […]
Research is increasingly aligned with principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. As part of our new “Hands-on with the JHI” workshop series, we are inviting researchers in the humanities and qualitative social sciences to a pair of interactive workshops to level-up and meaningfully embed EDI principles into your program of research on a practical level. […]
This session will outline the purpose of Indirect Costs of research (IDCs) and how they are generated and distributed back to the Academic Divisions. We will differentiate the ways in which the sponsors who fund our research calculate and award indirect research costs, and how those funds flow back to each Division. By describing the […]
Teaching students to (accessibly) visualize the city of Mississauga's tree inventory Prof. Sonya Allin - Mathematical & Computational Sciences The Black Box of Mobility Data: Cities, Covid and Counting Prof. Shauna Brail & Prof. Tara Vinodrai - Management & Innovation Format: In- person Coffee and light snacks will be provided.
Abstract: AI has the power to transform the pharmaceutical industry from increasing research precision, to improving safety for patients, and advancing science. As a part of their mission to chase the miracles of science, Sanofi’s AI Center of Excellence opened in Toronto in 2022. Now a year old and a part of the global Digital […]
There has been an increasing interest in doctoral education in recent years, and an increase in the number of doctoral graduates as institutions and nations strive to be competitive in the global knowledge economy, making doctoral education a prescient issue. There is very little existing literature on doctoral education in Canada. In the broader literature, […]
Start 2023 off right for your research project management with this webinar tailored for governance and risk management. As research becomes more collaborative and complex, its inherent uncertainties and organizational challenges can become more acute. Effective governance and risk management processes are therefore essential to anticipate and manage the challenges and ambiguities of research projects both large […]
