Faculty

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. Belinda Sturm, Director Kansas NSF EPSCoR, Professor and Ross McKinney Faculty Fellow, University of Kansas, Kansas, US, will present: Wastewater process intensification: Using biological process design to increase the hydraulic and treatment capacity of a municipal wastewater treatment plant.

This event is in person in DC 1302 with a networking lunch reception to follow in DC 1301 (The Fishbowl).

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST (GMT -05:00) Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Thursday, November 21, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am EST (GMT -05:00) Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Friday, November 22, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Saturday, November 23, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Saturday, November 23, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

TH'OWXIYA: The Hungry Feast Dish

From the Kwantlen First Nation village of Squa’lets comes the tale of Th’owxiya, an old and powerful spirit that inhabits a feast dish of tempting, beautiful foods from around the world. When she catches a hungry mouse named Kw’at’el stealing a piece of cheese from her dish, she threatens to devour Kw’at’el’s whole family, unless he can bring Th’owxiya two child spirits. Ignorant but desperate, Kw’at’el sets out on an epic journey to fulfill the spirit’s demands.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

GIS Day: Implementing GeoAI to Optimize your Workflows

Discover how to harness the power of GeoAI to revolutionize your spatial analysis tasks!

This workshop, a combination of presentation, demonstration, and question & answer session, will equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate pre-trained models from the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World into your workflows, streamlining processes and enhancing decision-making.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

  • Learn model selection, customization and integration techniques
  • Explored real-world use cases and best practices
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

GIS Day: GeoPython Using Google Colab Notebooks

Google Colab with the GeoPandas Python package is an effective platform for GIS analysis. This introductory workshop, a combination of presentation, demonstration, and question & answer session, will showcase how users can load, project, query and visualize GIS data through graphs and maps.

By the end of this workshop, participants will have:

  • Introductory knowledge of how to load, project, query and visualize GIS data
  • Some insight into future directions of where this platform could be taken
  • An understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of GIS analysis with Google Colab
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

GIS Day 2024

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day is a day to share how GIS technology supports research, informs decision-making and creates a positive impact around the world.

The Library’s Geospatial Centre, Environment Technology & Instructional Support (ETIS), and the Waterloo Association of Geography Students (WAGS) have partnered to host an afternoon of learning.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Computer Museum Open House

Date: Saturday, October 26 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: DC 1301

Interested in retro gaming and vintage computer systems? Come to the Computer Museum Open House! We'll have a variety of games set up on our functioning systems for visitors to interact with, alongside other artifacts from our collection.

Featuring: History of Computing for Tweens Learn about the history of counting, computing devices, and how an abacus works with a tasty treat! This presentation will be given by Scott Campbell from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in DC 1304.

In this public lecture jointly hosted by Waterloo Pharmacy and McMaster Medicine, Dr. Mountjoy will explore the physiological and psychological impacts of RED-S on both youth and adult athletes, providing key insights into prevention, diagnosis, and management. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or healthcare provider, this session will equip you with the knowledge needed to promote healthy performance and long-term well-being in athletes of all ages. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the foremost voices in the field!