Our February topic in the “Learning Together: Applying Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Concepts in Research Ethics Review” monthly series will dive deeper into medical versus social models of disability and the application to ethical research considerations. Stay tuned for additional information!
Current discussions of the metaverse and the increase in VR adoption make this an opportune time to consider how data can, is, and could be employed in virtual reality and immersive environments. In virtual reality, people exist as data. These data provide opportunities for research and innovation, but also commodification and surveillance. As part of […]
When it comes to anti-oppressive frameworks, there are comprehensive resources on how to be race and gender inclusive. However, while many understand that ableism is wrong, we might struggle with how to identify and unpack it. This workshop, led by facilitators from the Community Resistance Intimacy Project (CRIP Collective), addresses ableism within an intersectional framework, […]
In this workshop, participants will learn about various types of spatial data (vector, raster and tabular), the basic ArcGIS Online tools required to load, manipulate and visualize spatial data, and to export results into a web map and to import these results in ArcGIS StoryMaps.
This workshop introduces the basics of text analysis–including creating a textual collection, data cleaning and preparation, and analytical methods–using the Gale Digital Scholar Lab. No prior experience with text analysis is required and this workshop does not require coding. This workshop is a suitable starting point for using other text analysis tools available at […]
In this workshop, participants will learn about various types of spatial data (vector, raster and tabular), the basic ArcGIS Pro tools required to load, manipulate and visualize spatial data, and to export results.
_x000D_ _x000D_ This session will cover details about the NSERC CREATEprogram and the internal LOI submission process for those interested inapplying. There will be former NSERC CREATE Committee member who will shareinsights on the NSERC evaluation process and application tips, as well as an EDIexpert who will outline what EDI is and how to address […]
Prof. Miguel Hernan, Director of CAUSALab, and Professor from the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan, joins the Data Sciences Speaker Series (DSSS). The DSSS is intended as a collaborative marquee series, whose focus is data science and its intersection with other fields. Together, we seek to advance knowledge in the field of […]
In 2019, the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency was approached to expand CanPath into the province of Saskatchewan. After four years of planning, testing, an internal pilot, and guidance from established cohorts, Healthy Future Sask officially launched on February 1, 2023. This webinar will tell the story and present the challenges and opportunities of launching a provincial […]
Insights Into the Diversity Of 'Distance' Doctoral Cohorts With Dr. Katrina McChesney, Emma Jones, Dr. James Burford, & Professor Liezel Frick The experiences of doctoral researchers studying by distance have received comparatively limited research or institutional attention. Distance doctoral researchers are at risk of having reduced access to supervisory input, support services, training and development, […]
