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Thursday, May 30, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

The Changing Future of Digital Products - A Lunch and Learn with Andrew Matlock

Join Andrew Matlock to discuss insights, trends, and data from inside the tech industry. AI is rapidly evolving how and why digital products exist, systemically impacting jobs and businesses. The next five years will be unlike any other period of time for digital trades, they will be packed with new challenges and opportunities.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Co-op Lunch and Learn

It’s co-op time! Join Kate and Rachel from Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) in room 1004 to review the job search process, get tips on applying for jobs and learn who to contact for help. A short presentation will be followed by Q&A so bring your questions!
 
Food and drinks are provided!

Map the System is a global challenge hosted by Oxford University that tasks students with mapping a problem using systems-thinking tools. Students will pitch their completed "map" of their problem to a panel of judges, with the winners receiving cash prizes and the opportunity to represent the University of Waterloo at the Canadian Finals in Calgary.

A chat with CPI member Leah Zhang-Kennedy about making her own mark in the globally impactful field of cybersecurity and privacy as an Assistant Professor in interaction design and user experience research, and director of the Safe Interactions Lab at the University of Waterloo’s Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Immersive Impact: VR Design Challenge

Velocity is proud to present an event which will take place over two lunch hours for GBDA and students at the University of Waterloo Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business. You will have the opportunity to form teams and get creative with using Virtual Reality (VR) programs to elevate your UI/UX skills.

The study published by Waterloo researcher Kim de Laat and team outlines cultural and structural barriers, representation in leadership positions, income and the work environment, and an investment in equity as opportunities for progress.