This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. It is part of the library's Maker Monday Series. Facilitators: Adriana Sgro, Library Technician Reference & Makerspace Assistant | User Services, University of Toronto Scarborough Library An overview of a free 3D design program. Tinkercad is a powerful, yet […]
This workshop introduces the Gale Digital Scholar Lab, a platform that allows users to discover and create collections of digitized texts from the Gale Historical Collections, run a variety of statistical analyses on them, and visualize the resulting data. Participants will learn how to use the Digital Scholar Lab and get an overview of text […]
Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the UofT community to write productively in a communal setting. The sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in between. […]
Join us at the Data Science Applied Research and Education Seminar (ARES) with: John Aston Harding Professor of Statistics in Public Life Statistical Laboratory, Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics University of Cambridge Free Event | Registration Required Talk Title: Functional Data in Constrained Spaces Abstract: Functional Data Analysis is concerned […]
How do you know if you have a winning product/service concept? This workshop will introduce you to market research methods, techniques, and tools that are relevant in a startup environment and help you to gather relevant information that could impact your innovation. This hands-on workshop will focus on primary research as the key to uncovering […]
UTSC Library Makerspace users now have access to WeVideo, a cloud-based editing platform that allows you to create digital productions such as videos, podcasts and presentations. This introductory workshop will demonstrate basic functions of the platform. All are welcome to attend the workshop but access to a license is limited to UTSC Library Makerspace community. […]
This hands-on workshop showcases tips and tricks to power up your research using the world’s most popular search engine. We will take a quick look at how Google Search works and then explore Google’s advanced search features in depth. We’ll take a tour of Google Scholar and highlight other Google products for academic research. The […]
LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in the creation of professional documents such as journal articles, theses, books, and scientific or technical reports. LaTeX is the standard for writing in many STEM fields and offers advantages for managing references, typesetting maths, inserting graphics and figures, and much more. In […]
Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the UofT community to write productively in a communal setting. The drop-in sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in […]
LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in the creation of professional documents such as journal articles, theses, books, and scientific or technical reports. LaTeX is the standard for writing in many STEM fields and offers advantages for managing references, typesetting maths, inserting graphics and figures, and much more. In […]
The Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) is a weekly hour-long discussion where academia and industry come together to share best practices for the initial data-centric steps in any applied statistics project. Join us at the next TDW with Vik Pant from Natural Resources Canada. Free Event | Register online to receive workshop details […]
Mitacs and SOSCIP have recently launched a joint Cleantech Initiative to bring their collective resources to advance cleantech innovation with AI and digital technologies. This session, hosted by U of T's Innovations & Partnerships Office (IPO), is targeted to inform U of T investigators interestedin funding, computing platforms, and collaborating with industry to advance Cleantech innovation from […]
Join The BRIDGE and Investment Society for an evening of networking, skill building, and fun where our audience will learn what it takes to break into Bay Street. Guest Speakers: Carl Elia | Vice President, Alternative Investments Timothy De Leon | Director, RBC Capital Markets Event Schedule: Keynote speakers: Carl and Timothy will address our […]
This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. It is part of the library's Maker Monday Series. Facilitators: Adriana Sgro, Library Technician Reference & Makerspace Assistant | User Services, University of Toronto Scarborough Library Please join us for a 1-hour session on Arduino basics. We will work […]
Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the UofT community to write productively in a communal setting. The sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in between. […]
Join us! Free Event | Registration Required | Ontario Data Scientists Welcome Event Description The Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI) and CANSSI Ontario will host a virtual Town Hall to update and engage the Ontario data science community on recently secured funding and its new programs, including emerging plans for an Equity, Diversity and […]
In order to showcase the research and talent of UTSC students, we have introduced a new modified online version of the Forum consisting of electronic posters and live/synchronous virtual presentation followed with Q&A by the judges. ------ The UTSC Library and the Office of the Vice-Principal Research and Innovation proudly sponsor the Undergraduate Research Poster […]
This virtual hands-on workshop will introduce a few selected R packages (available in RStudio) for creating simple maps. The topics covered include installing R packages, writing and running commands from R Script, plotting data, plus adding headers, labels and a legend to creating a map layout for export. This workshop is most suitable for novice […]
This workshop is part of the UTSC Library Entrepreneurship Research Workshops and Digital Scholarship @ UTSC Facilitators: Mariana Jardim, Management Liaison Librarian | The BRIDGE, University of Toronto Scarborough Library Sarah Shujah, Liaison Librarian & Entrepreneurship Librarian | The BRIDGE, University of Toronto Scarborough Library Preparing a business pitch and developing a business idea requires […]
This workshop offers a quick introduction to using Zotero, a free, open-source reference management tool. No prior Zotero knowledge is required. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Collect references Organize references using tags, folders, and other features Generate citations and bibliographies Prior to the workshop, please download and install the […]
LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in the creation of professional documents such as journal articles, theses, books, and scientific or technical reports. LaTeX is the standard for writing in many STEM fields and offers advantages for managing references, typesetting maths, inserting graphics and figures, and much more. In […]
Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the UofT community to write productively in a communal setting. The drop-in sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in […]
LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in the creation of professional documents such as journal articles, theses, books, and scientific or technical reports. LaTeX is the standard for writing in many STEM fields and offers advantages for managing references, typesetting maths, inserting graphics and figures, and much more. In […]
The Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) is a weekly hour-long discussion where academia and industry come together to share best practices for the initial data-centric steps in any applied statistics project. Join us at the next TDW with Faria Khandaker from the University of Toronto. Free Event | Register online to receive workshop details Talk Title Object […]
Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Need a jumpstart to focus on writing for your assignment, screenplay, short story, cover letter, or grant application? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic and creative writers within the UofT community to write productively in a communal setting. The drop-in sessions will […]
This virtual workshop will offer an overview of using ProQuest RefWorks, a web-based reference management tool available to U of T students, staff, and faculty. No prior RefWorks knowledge is required. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Collect and annotate references Organize references using tags, folders, and other features Collaborate […]
Dates: Monday, April 12 – Friday, April 16, 2021 Time: 11:00 – 11:30 am Location: The webinar link will be shared with you via email prior to the session’s start time. Register: https://familycare.utoronto.ca/events/workshops/#6358 (through Family Care Office) Join an online storytime with U of T librarians, who will be reading from their favourite picture books. […]
This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. It is part of the library's Maker Monday Series. Facilitators: Adriana Sgro, Library Technician Reference & Makerspace Assistant | User Services, University of Toronto Scarborough Library Learn the basics for creating a Stop Motion video using Stop Motion Studio […]
Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the UofT community to write productively in a communal setting. The sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in between. […]
Join us at the Data Science Applied Research and Education Seminar (ARES) with: Dr. Alison Hill Product Manager, Data Science Communication RStudio Free Event | Registration Required Talk Title: Crafting kind tools Abstract: We are all tool-makers. If you are an educator, your lessons are tools. You make them to be used […]
A quick introduction how to use SciNet and the Niagara and Mist supercomputers. Location: SciNet Online -- Powered by icalfilter.com --
The Global Excellence is organizing a series of workshops to support Canada's researchers in the efforts to share knowledge, research and science. We are pleased to invite you to the first in the series which will provide insight on how to communicate your research and work through op-eds. About the program: This program is designed […]
A celebration of the discovery of insulin and its positive impact on those living with diabetes. Open to the public, 100 Years of Insulin: Celebrating its impact on our lives, will highlight how Toronto’s gift to the world has saved many lives. People and families living with diabetes, along with experts in the field, will […]
Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the UofT community to write productively in a communal setting. The drop-in sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in […]
The Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) is a weekly hour-long discussion where academia and industry come together to share best practices for the initial data-centric steps in any applied statistics project. Join us at the next TDW with Emily A. Sellars from Yale University. Free Event | Register online to receive workshop details Talk Title Data Issues […]
REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a free and secure web application that can be used to build and manage online surveys and databases. REDCap was introduced to the University of Toronto research community in 2019 and can be used for online and offline data collection. In this second webinar of the REDCap training series, […]
This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. It is part of the library's Maker Monday Series. Facilitator: Adriana Sgro, Library Technician Reference & Makerspace Assistant | User Services, University of Toronto Scarborough Library An introduction to the tools and techniques for 3D printing. Session includes a […]
Join us for the next installment of the Data Science Speaker Series at U of T with: Pierre Montagnier, CFA, Ph.D. Director, Advanced Analytics & Data Science Marketing & Social Impact BMO Financial Group Free Event | Registration Required Talk Title: Leveraging Data Science in Marketing: Developing customer analytics in a product world […]
This 2-part workshop is meant for graduate students working on their master’s or doctoral dissertations. The workshop is offered jointly by the School of Graduate Studies and Library staff. In Part 1: Formatting and Submission we will cover: Thesis submission requirements, process, fees and deadlines for SGS* Requesting an embargo for your thesis Convocation and […]
The Early Researcher Award (ERA) program provides support for newresearchers working at publicly funded Ontario research institutions to buildtheir research teams of undergraduates, graduate students, post-doctoralfellows, research assistants, associates, and technicians. Visit the ERA Round 16 Funding Opportunities page (https://research.utoronto.ca/funding-opportunities/db/early-researcher-award-era-round-16) for details. Please note that attendance to this information session is limited to PIs and theirsupport staff who […]
This 60-minute introductory session that will explore current issues in publishing and suggest helpful strategies for navigating the world of scholarly communications and for understanding your rights and responsibilities as an author. This session will provide a primer on: The research and publishing lifecycles The economics of scholarly publishing Understanding a publication agreement: copyright, licensing, […]
This 60-minute session will provide a more in-depth look at publishing in the social sciences and humanities. This session will provide a primer on: What editors in the social sciences and humanities look for Factors to consider in journal or publisher selection (such as impact factor & open access policies) Peer review Manuscript preparation and […]
This 2-part workshop is meant for graduate students working on their master’s or doctoral dissertations. The workshop is offered jointly by the School of Graduate Studies and Library staff. In Part 2: Copyright and Publishing we will cover:* Your rights as an author and copyright considerations Reusing someone else’s materials in your thesis Turning your […]
This 60-minute session will provide a more in-depth look at publishing in the STEM disciplines. You have spent years designing, conducting, analysing and writing about your research. The manuscript submission phase also requires careful planning and consideration. Please note this sesion focuses on journal article publishing. The session will provide a primer on: Factors to […]
The Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) is a weekly hour-long discussion where academia and industry come together to share best practices for the initial data-centric steps in any applied statistics project. Join us at the next TDW with Aimee Schwab-McCoy, Creighton University, Ashley Juavinett, UC San Diego, Chris Papalia, St. Andrew’s College and Samantha-Jo Caetano, University of Toronto. […]
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This six- or seven-week class will introduce neural network programming concepts, theory and techniques. The class material will begin at an introductory level, intended for those with no experience with neural networks, eventually covering intermediate-to-advanced concepts. The programming language will be Python 3.7; experience with Python programming will be assumed. The Keras neural network framework […]
This session will explore lessons learned from humanities and interpretive social scientists who have recently published their first monograph. The researchers will share their lived experiences, insights, advice and tips on how they overcame some of their challenges. While this event is focused on the experiences of humanities and interpretive social science scholars, anyone in […]
This six- or seven-week class will introduce neural network programming concepts, theory and techniques. The class material will begin at an introductory level, intended for those with no experience with neural networks, eventually covering intermediate-to-advanced concepts. The programming language will be Python 3.7; experience with Python programming will be assumed. The Keras neural network framework […]
Join community-engaged practitioners in conversation about adapting participatory work to online and remote contexts. About this Event Learn how community-engaged practitioners working across the fields of participatory research, participatory visual methods, community arts, and community facilitation have adapted their participatory work and facilitation to online and remote contexts, and the unique ethical and pedagogical opportunities […]
