Talk Title: Neighborhoods, Financial Institutions, and Racial Inequality Abstract: Based on comprehensive data and more than 6 million queries, we calculate the average distance from every block to the nearest bank and nearest alternative financial institution (AFI), such as payday lender and check casher, in 19 of the largest cities in the U.S. We find […]
This event is intended for UTM faculty. Across U of T, we have a highly impactful research community across a broad range of disciplines. DiscoverResearch (https://discover.research.utoronto.ca/)is the institutional online tool that allows internal and external users to search for and find University researchers based on their research expertise, allow our community to showcase their varied research […]
Community of practice meetings actively bring together CBRCanada members from across Canada and beyond to engage in meaningful discussions. All involved in community-based research are welcome, whether you are a researcher, peer-researcher, student, project coordinator, administrator, director, or community leader. The purpose of the community of practice is to network with others, learn from each […]
In about 90 minutes, learn how to use the SciNet systems Niagara and Mist, from securely logging in to running computations on the supercomputer. Experienced users may still pick up some valuable pointers.Format: In-person as well as broadcast and recorded.
Research Connect is delighted to invite you to the Part II session of “Clinical Trials Preparation for Regulatory Inspection and Audits Part II-Q&A with Experts”. On Nov 23rd we hosted the first part of this webinar and received over 500 registration requests, but due to lack of time, we were unable to dedicate sufficient time […]
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.
Accelerated by the pandemic, digital tools are transforming the healthcare space. Learn how to build a successful business in healthcare from some of U of T’s most talented and experienced healthcare tech entrepreneurs. Understand the challenges selling to patients, providers, hospitals, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies. Bring your questions, and take away some of the key […]
About the webinar: How can we improve our understanding and ability to predict different diseases? Dr. Lewis created disease prediction models using CanPath questionnaire data. A standardized data analysis platform was used to create different types of disease predictive models that will contain insights about risk factors for the disease. Some of the advanced models […]
Working with Advanced Research Computing and High Performance Computing systems involves using the Linux command line. This workshop will cover Linux commands to improve your productivity on the command line. Format: In person, but also broadcast and recorded.
Talk Title: Strengthening Propaganda and the Limits of Media Commercialization in China: Evidence from Millions of Newspaper Articles (with Brandon Stewart, Hannah Waight, and Yin Yuan) Description: A defining feature of the information environment in contemporary China is scripted government propaganda—the government directing newspapers to use specific language when reporting on particular events. Yet due […]
