ArcGIS Online – An Introduction
Attendees will learn the basics of GIS through loading and manipulating geospatial data in ArcGIS Online. Basic web-map making concepts will also be introduced, as will basic spatial analysis concepts.
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Annual Desmond Morton Research Excellence Lecture: The Theatre of Science – Feb. 16, 2022
The Annual Desmond Morton Research Excellence Award recognizes outstanding achievement in research and scholarly activity by faculty members of the University of Toronto Mississauga. This year's recipient is Professor Martin Revermann, Historical Studies. Professor Revermann's research interests are not confined to Graeco-Roman antiquity, but cover the cultural history of theatre (both Western and Asian) more broadly and until the […]
Digital Black Feminism: Toward a Black Feminist Technoculture – Feb. 16, 2022
CDHI and the Black Research Network are pleased to host Dr. Catherine Knight Steele (Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Maryland-College Park and Director of the Black Communication and Technology Lab) at our Visiting Speaker Series. Dr. Knight Steele's talk is titled "Digital Black Feminism: Toward a Black Feminist Technoculture" Abstract: Black women […]
Current Trends in Collaborative Drug Research: Leveraging target validation data to create valuable partnerships – Feb. 16, 2022
During this session our speakers will present and discuss the significance of target validation for early-stage drug discovery and development in academic settings using adMare BioInnovations and U of T IPO approaches (e.g., Bright Angel Therapeutics, Encycle Therapeutics, Zucara Therapeutics). You will learn how target validation increases likelihood of success in the clinic, important considerations during […]
Text Analysis Tasting Menu: A Sampling of Available Tools
Are you interested in analyzing large bodies of texts, or teaching text analysis in your class? Not sure what tools are available for you to use? Join us to learn about some of the major tools for text analysis at the University of Toronto. This “Tasting Menu” workshop will introduce participants to the Gale Digital […]
Introduction to SimplyAnalytics
SimplyAnalytics is a powerful mapping, analytics, and data visualization tool that allows you to create interactive visualizations using extensive demographic, business, and marketing data. After this 1-hour workshop you will be able to access and navigate this online resource and get started creating and exporting maps, charts, and comparison tables using thousands of Canadian and […]
Long-Term care homes during the pandemic: Lessons learned and rethinking the future – Feb. 17, 2022
This webinar will explore findings from a community-based research study which explored the physical design and environment of nine Ontario Long Term Care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presenters will share design studies the team has been developing to respond to findings as well as best practice principles from human factors, ergonomics and accessible design. […]
Balancing Power Relationships in Community Based Partnerships – Feb. 17, 2022
In Conversation With…Visiting Topics in EDI in Research & Innovation is a series of discussions with experts at University of Toronto on how to embed best practices and strategic EDI approaches within the research and innovation ecosystem. Each session will be hosted by Dr. Nicole Kaniki (https://www.utoronto.ca/news/nicole-kaniki-u-t-s-first-director-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-research-and-innovation), the inaugural Director of EDI in Research and Innovation, and […]
Working with Messy Data in OpenRefine
In an ideal world, any data you collect or obtain would be clean and formatted perfectly for analysis and visualization. But the reality is that data can be really messy! Cleaning and reformatting your data can be a time-consuming and tedious task, but there are ways to speed things up and automate repetitive tasks. OpenRefine […]
ArcGIS StoryMaps – An Introduction
ArcGIS StoryMaps are becoming very popular in many disciplines. StoryMaps are a powerful medium with which users can display maps and other geographic information, along with text and media.
Application of Optimization and Simulation Techniques in Resource Allocation and Dispatch Decisions at Ornge – Feb. 18, 2022
The Centre for Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering (CARTE) Industry Speakers Series in collaboration with the Centre for Healthcare Engineering (CHE) welcomes Mahvareh Ahghari, Research Coordinator & Quality Analyst at Ornge, formerly Ontario Air Ambulance Corporation. The seminar is moderated by Dionne Aleman, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of morLab at UofT. Abstract: […]
BRN Networking Event: Wellness – Feb. 18, 2022
Join the Black Research Network (BRN) for a guided discussion on mental & physical well-being with physiotherapist and U of T alum Andrea Meade. Andrea will share on some issues of wellness, including the power of personal coaching, time management, stress management, etc. Andrea received her degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto in […]
Leveraging Digital Platforms to Support Research Impact – Feb. 18, 2022
Digital platforms can be powerful tools for conducting and disseminating research, but researchers often find it challenging to identify the appropriate platform and to learn the skills to use it effectively. The Centre for Research Innovation & Support (CRIS) has a mandate to support faculty researchers to maximize the impact of their discoveries and insights, […]
National Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Training Series – Feb. 22 – 25, 2022
This is an introductory, digital research workshop series for humanities and social sciences (HSS) researchers, where we discuss advanced digital tools available through the Compute Canada Federation, as well as research data management (RDM) support and best practices. Several sessions are hands-on workshops, providing the opportunity for digital skills development for novice and intermediate learners. […]
Research Security: Protecting Canadian Data, Science and Technology – Feb. 22, 2022
Canada is a global research leader, due to our world-class universities, public and private research organizations, and human talent. Canada’s innovative reputation attracts threat actors: they exploit our principles of open science and collaboration; disregard Canada’s laws and values; and disguise their role in serving a foreign state agenda to obtain valuable Canadian data, intellectual […]
2022 Toronto Workshop on Reproducibility – Feb. 23-25, 2022
CANSSI Ontario and the Data Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto are excited to host the Toronto Workshop on Reproducibility, February 23-25, 2022. This three-day workshop brings together academic and industry participants on the critical issue of reproducibility in applied statistics and related areas. This virtual workshop is free and open to all. The […]
Back to Facilitation Basics: Practical Strategies to Get You Started – Feb. 23, 2022
“The way we gather matters.” - Priya Parker Picture this: you are in a 3-hr team brainstorming session, or a strategic research planning retreat, or maybe a consensus building workshop with your policy or practice stakeholders. When these sessions go well, you may feel energized and engaged and leave feeling motivated for the next steps. […]
Historical GIS (HGIS) – Mapping Time
In this workshop, attendees will learn how to create, manipulate and create time-based animations in ArcGIS Pro, QGIS and ArcGIS Online
Introduction to Network Analysis and Visualization Using Gephi
A network is a way of specifying relationships among a collection of entities. Networks come up in a variety of situations; for example, they can describe relationships between characters in literary works, how authors cite each other in a particular discipline or how people interact on social media. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on […]
A CBRCanada Live Discussion: Long-Term care homes during the pandemic: Lessons learned and rethinking the future – Feb. 24, 2022
A week following the webinar, "Long-Term care homes during the pandemic: Lessons Learned and rethinking the future" CBRCanada invites members to participate in a live discussion and explore how to integrate webinar learnings. Webinar presenters will ask questions for participants to discuss in small groups. The event will end with a big group discussion and […]
Let’s Talk International Partnerships Fireside Chats – Blue Door: U of T’s Portal for Global Industry – Feb 24, 2022
Applying a holistic, customer-centric approach to how we partner with global industry is easier said than done. It requires our business development community to engage with all aspects of the university, including our different campuses, faculties, institutes and programs. We also must be able to help companies navigate beyond a single mechanism of interaction, addressing […]
