Events - February 2022

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Monday, February 28, 2022 — 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EST

CPI Talk - Are we ready for the quantum era?

Are you interested in quantum mechanics or cryptography?

Then check out CPI's next event on Feb 28th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Learn how quantum computers can create security risks and how we can mitigate them!

CPI's Michele Mosca and Sara Zafar Jafarzadeh discuss why it is important to act now, even though cryptographically-relevant quantum computers are not available.

Thursday, February 24, 2022 — 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST

Grade 10 Family Night

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If you're in Grade 10 and planning to attend university, you and your parents are invited to this online event to learn what you can do now to prepare.

Thursday, February 24, 2022 — 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day Event (Virtual)

"Introduce a Girl to Engineering" is a fantastic way for students in grades 5-7 to experience what engineering is all about! We have two hands-on activities planned where participants will be introduced to the Engineering Design Cycle, make friends and experiment with block-based coding. Finally, if time permits, students will have the option of sharing what they have worked on and win some fun prizes!

Thursday, February 24, 2022 — 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST

Round Table with WiE Leaders featuring Jasmine Shaw

Join us at the Round Table with Jasmine Shaw. The Round Table with WiE Leaders is a series of monthly roundtable discussions which provide networking and mentorship forum for graduate and undergraduate students. At the Round Table, we hope to connect you to WiE leaders in academia, industry and government. Listen to their stories and be inspired to overcome and succeed.

Thursday, February 24, 2022 — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST

Waterloo.AI Event | Co-Funding for AI Applied Research Projects

Funding agencies Mitacs, NSERC and Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) will each present co-funding opportunities for AI Applied Research Projects. Key takeaways for both Industry and Academia are to understand each individual program and further opportunities for bundled matching.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 — 1:00 PM EST

ALUMNI SPEAKER SERIES “A Canadian’s Right to Housing: How Do We Get There"

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ALUMNI SPEAKER SERIES
A Canadian’s Right to Housing: How Do We Get There

Thursday, February 17, 2022 — 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST

Research Talks with Michaëlle Jean

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Join us for a special edition of Research talks, "Black History is World History: From Moment to Global Movement," featuring Michaëlle Jean, University of Waterloo Chancellor, St. Paul’s University College and former Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

Please register to receive a link to this virtual event.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 — 1:00 PM EST

GEDI Exchange - A 30 Minute Exchange with Profound Impact and 1Mentor

Empowering the students and educators of today to create the relevant workforce of tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 — 12:00 PM EST

WIN Thematic Seminar: Electrical double layer as a medium to control material synthesis

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 — 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST

Bachelor of Architectural Studies Admission Webinar: Admissions Overview and Q+A

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Monday, February 14, 2022 — 5:30 PM to Tuesday, February 15, 2022 — 7:00 PM EST

Exploring Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Engineering

This event is a 90-minute workshop about Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Engineering by the University of Guelph, University of Manitoba, and University of Waterloo.

Students can join for a session either on Monday or Tuesday using the registration links below (only attending one is required).

Thursday, February 10, 2022 — 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST

Discriminating Data - In Conversation with Wendy Chun

Have you ever observed a divisive, rage-fuelled fight online and wondered about the role technology played in the background?

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 — 6:45 PM EST

Women in Engineering Industry Night

Want more information and tips on what industry leaders are looking for in a candidate? Not sure what to do after you’ve finished your degree? Then this event is for you!

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST

Office Hour with Rob Otway (BASc ‘85), Executive Vice President at Bird Construction on “Follow Your Own Path"

Waterloo Engineering students and alumni are invited to participate in an exclusive virtual Office Hour with Waterloo Engineering alumnus Rob Otway (BASc 1985, Civil Engineering), Executive Vice President Buildings West at Bird Construction, who will discuss “Follow Your Own Path”.

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 — 7:00 PM to Wednesday, February 9, 2022 — 1:00 PM EST