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Wednesday, October 17, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Minds in Machines: Comparing Biological and Synthetic Intelligence

The incredible explosion in the power of artificial intelligence is evident in daily headlines proclaiming big breakthroughs. What are the remaining differences between machine and human intelligence? Could we simulate a brain on current computer hardware if we could write the software? What are the latest advancements in the world's largest brain model?

Participate in the discussion about what AI has done and how far it has yet to go, while discovering new technologies that might allow it to get there.

Complimentary tickets are required for this lecture.

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Movement within art and math and where it takes us

In all creative endeavors, we are inspired by the work of others to move the frontiers of our intellectual interests forward. Our experiences, in work and life alike, challenge us to grow and evolve. This process allows us to realize the quintessential goal of education: to change ourselves.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

CryptoWorks21 Distinguished Lecture - Marc Morin

The "blood, sweat, tears, toil and triumphs" of commercializing technology

Marc Morin is the co-founder and CEO of Auvik Networks, creators of cloud-based software that makes it dramatically easier for IT managed service providers to monitor and manage their clients' IT networks. A serial entrepreneur, Marc has previously co-founded several successful companies, including PixStream (acquired by Cisco for USD$369 million) and Sandvine (Sold to Francisco Partners for CAD$582 million), and is a seed investor in a number of local tech companies.

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Math Faculty Heat

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Imagine having only 1 static slide and 3 minutes to explain the breadth and significance of your research to a non-specialist audience. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition asks research-based master's and doctoral students to do just that.

Friday, March 8, 2019 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

International Women's Day Movie Screening

We will be celebrating International Women’s Day with a movie screening at Princess Twin Cinema! Come out to watch Suffragette (2015). We're having a live panel before the show, free snacks and a chance to meet some awesome people. 

Event Schedule:

Where: Princess Twin Cinema,  46 King St N, Waterloo

7:45 pm – 8:00 pm – registration for the event

7:55 pm -  8:00 pm – doors open to theatre

8:00 pm – Welcome

8:05 pm – 8:40 pm – International Women’s Day Panel 

Panelists: 

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 9:30 am - Thursday, May 16, 2019 3:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Survey Research Data Analysis: 101 And Beyond

This workshop provides a crash course on using statistical methods and software when conducting data analysis in survey research. There will be a hands-on opportunity to conduct basic data analysis using SAS software. This workshop is presented by Dr. Christian Boudreau, Co-director of the SRC, along with Grace Li from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Project.

Saturday, January 18, 2020 9:45 am - Sunday, January 19, 2020 6:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

StarterHacks

Canada's first and largest beginner-focused hackathon.

StarterHacks has this year partnered with Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics to welcome over 1,000 high school and university students to participate in Canada’s largest beginner-focussed hackathon. The students will have 24 hours to create something amazing to solve a real-world problem, all while learning more about technology.

The Defence and Security Foresight Group (DSF-G) is cohosting a lunch-and-learn webinar with the Waterloo Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute (CPI).