Lectures, seminars and workshops

Paul Wesling Hewlett-Packard Co. (retired) IEEE Distinguished Lecturer and Life Fellow   Abstract Silicon Valley is commonly acknowledged as the tech capital of the world. How did it come into being, and what can we learn from our Toronto Hub? Join this insightful session with Paul Wesling to discover the history behind Silicon Valley’s success. The attendees […]

Are you ready to tackle the upcoming exam season with confidence? Join Mehnaz Tabassum, the Engineering Learning Strategist, for an interactive Exam Plan Workshop, where she will guide you step-by-step to create a personalized plan tailored to your exam needs. Make sure to bring your laptop or physical planner, and leave with a concrete strategy […]

This talk describes an ongoing multi-institutional project focused on developing and implementing an ecological belonging intervention in engineering using stories developed through focus groups with previous students of a first-year engineering programming course. The ecological belonging intervention is a one-time 45-minute intervention delivered in class that conveys the message that typical struggle is normal and […]

*Please note that this event is open for faculty and graduate students only, registration needed. Dr. John S Gero Research Professor in Computer Science and Architecture University of North Carolina at Charlotte Abstract Recent advances in non-invasive brain measurements coupled with a dramatic reduction in their cost have made it possible to begin to answer […]

Join us for the next talk of the 2023-2024 Distinguished Lectures Series by Professor Cynthia Finelli of the University of Michigan Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in SF1105 Title: Educating Ethical (and socially responsible!) Engineers Abstract: In today’s society, the need to graduate engineers who are conscious of their ethical and professional […]

The global health care landscape is facing unprecedented challenges, including an aging population, increasing rates of chronic disease and workforce shortages. The need for efficient, equitable and patient-centered systems has never been more important.   Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize health care by optimizing workflows, improving diagnostics, creating personalized treatment plans and paving […]

RSVP required. The Institute of Advanced Non-Destructive and Non-Invasive Diagnostic Technologies (IANDIT) is pleased to announce the upcoming Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) conference at MIE. The conference agenda will cover a diverse array of state-of-the-art NDT methodologies, challenges, and opportunities in the automation of non-destructive examination (NDE) and its use for AI and machine learning, as well as […]

Career paths are rarely straightforward. They are filled with moments of excitement, challenges, and pivotal decisions that make us wonder, “What next?” Join us for an engaging afternoon where our distinguished panellists, alongside ECE Chair Professor Deepa Kundur, will share their invaluable strategies and perspectives.  Don’t miss this chance to gain insights and inspiration for […]

This seminar is online, registration is needed. Adam Vanzella Yang Senior Research Associate, Conference Board of Canada Abstract Generative AI has become a prominent force in post-secondary education and there are ongoing discussions about its potential benefits and drawbacks for teaching and learning. But how are students and educators responding to the ongoing AI revolution? […]