Welcome to the student hub of Waterloo.AI, where we connect students with cutting-edge opportunities in artificial intelligence and data science. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, Waterloo.AI has something for everyone!
How to Get Involved
Students can get involved with Waterloo.AI through a variety of pathways:
- Participate in exclusive events such as workshops, hackathons, and panel discussions featuring leading AI researchers and industry professionals.
- Join forces with the vibrant WAT.ai Student Group, which focuses on AI and machine learning, or the UW Data Science Group (UWDSG), where data enthusiasts collaborate on exciting projects and competitions.
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Discover your potential in AI with Waterloo.AI – the gateway to innovation, collaboration, and growth for students passionate about shaping the future of technology.
What is WAT.ai?
WAT.ai is the University of Waterloo's Artificial Intelligence Design Team! We are a member of the Sedra Student Design Centre and the Undergraduate Student Body of the Waterloo AI Institute. Our goal is to establish an environment to grow the future of AI talent at Waterloo.
We provide opportunities for UWaterloo students to engage with AI through applied design projects, educational workshops, and innovative hackathon challenges.
CUCAI 2024
WAT.ai Joins CUCAI 2024! Excited to Showcase Our AI Innovations in Medical AI, Fintech, and More!
Wildfire Hackathon Spring 2024
"We Didn't Start the Fire" won first place at the Wildfire Hackathon 2024.
Winter 2024 Project Showcase
The WAT.ai teams proudly participated in the Winter 2024 Project Showcase, demonstrating their innovative projects in AI.
Cybersecurity Project
The cybersecurity team used the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity's dataset to compare bio-inspired AI algorithms with shallow ML algorithms for IoT device defences.
To stay updated on our upcoming events and projects, refer to our Fall 2024 calendar below.
Upcoming Events
SDC Showcase 2024
Come visit WAT.ai in the Sedra Design Centre Student Team Showcase in E5/E7.
WAT.ai Kickoff
Come hear about how to get involved for the Fall 2024 term! We have workshops, projects, and social events throughout the term.
Are you passionate about AI and eager to make an impact? This fall, we're looking for driven individuals to join our team and help us shape the future of AI and we invite you to be a part of it!
Check out the "Apply" section on our website for more openings. The current positions are:
- Core Member applications are now open!
- Technical Project Manager applications to lead projects open 3 months before the start of a term. For projects starting in Winter 2025, this is October 1 - October 31.
- Leadership Applications are open as positions are available. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for details of when positions are available.
Follow us on social media, join our Discord server, and visit our website to stay updated on our upcoming events and application announcements.
The Waterloo Data Science Club is the official student organization for any student at the University of Waterloo who shares a passion for data science.
Join us for workshops, where we teach a variety of Data Science topics.
Collaborate with fellow students on any project of your choice.
Learn about the latest developments in Data Science and Machine Learning.
Get ready for an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills at our upcoming CxC hackathon!
Prepare for technical interviews with our weekly Leetcoding sessions.
Come hang out with us and meet other students interested in Data Science!