Attention #McGill faculty: CDSI has a new program connecting researchers with Software Engineering students. CDSI can connect you with qualified students for 12-16 week fellowships this summer. Apply by March 30 (“Get funding for your research” link in bio). #AI

As a BMO Jr. Responsible AI Scholar, Jocelyn Wong found that many demographics are underrepresented in auditing AI systems, and that the roots of this imbalance in the technology field go deep. Read Jocelyn’s story on our blog (link in bio). #McGill #AI

TOMORROW: Women in AI is hosting a virtual symposium and networking event for anyone studying or working in the field of AI. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/2025-waisymp… #AI

#McGill researchers: Got a statistics-related question you need answered? The Statistical Consulting Service is there for faculty, staff and graduate students with questions about statistical research methods. Learn more by visiting their website. (“Solutions” link in bio). #AI

While academics, business leaders, and heads of state were flocking to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris earlier this month, one #McGill academic wanted to shed light on some neglected aspects of AI ethics. Read Dr. Sieber’s story on our blog (link in bio). #AI

#McGill researchers: CDSI’s spring coding atelier schedule is out now. CDSI offers coding solutions for researchers every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. For more details, check the “Coding Ateliers” tab of our “Data Science Solutions Hub” page (link in bio). #AI

Göktuğ Bender, a McGill undergrad and BMO Jr. Scholar, spent a summer researching the application of AI to precision medicine in Quebec, and found important gaps in our knowledge of this sector. Read Göktuğ's story on our blog (link in bio). #AI #McGill

McGill researchers: Got a programming problem you can’t seem to fix? CDSI offers coding ateliers for researchers every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. For more details, check the “Coding Ateliers” tab of our “Data Science Solutions Hub” page (link in bio). #McGill #AI

#McGill researchers: There's still time to apply for the software engineering stream of CDSI’s Faculty-Student Research Bridge Program. Apply by Sunday, March 30th 2025 at 11:59 PM under the “Research Funding” tab (link in bio). #AI

#McGill staff: CDSI is hosting its first (of many) research software development symposium next week. Come for an afternoon of talks, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities. Thursday, April 10, at the McIntyre Medical Building. Register now (link in bio). #AI

A great afternoon of brain scans, cybersecurity and pizza last week at CDSI’s first-ever Research Software Development Networking Symposium. The first of many to come! #McGill #AI

From MRIs to cybersecurity, research software engineers are advancing every field imaginable - and CDSI is bringing them together. Read about our latest symposium on our blog and join our mailing list to learn about networking opportunities first (links in bio). #McGill #AI

🚀 Launch of AI Perspective - A free program of short workshops led by IVADO, in partnership with CDSI, designed by and for students in Quebec! All fields, all levels (from select schools) Hybrid, non-credit 📅 Next course May 16, (check out McCAIS's algorithmic fairness course)

#McGill students: Registrations are now open for CDSI’s math and computer science summer camps. Attend free & week-long intensive workshops on programming, machine learning, and mathematics this summer. Space is limited, so register by July 1 (In bio). #AI #Python #Mathematics

L’Association des Femmes Scientifiques Africaines du Québec is hosting a conference about the changing role of women in math and science. Come network with mathematicians from across disciplines and across the world. June 12 from 9:00-5:00 at UdeM. (Link in bio.) #WomenInSTEM

This summer, the Computational & Data Systems Initiative (CDSI) is offering week-long workshops on programming in R and Python, Machine Learning, and Mathematics, free for the entire McGill community. The deadline to register is July 1st, but seats are limited, so sign up today!

A reminder to all that registration for our Summer Camps closes next Tuesday. Sign up now if you have not yet!

Join us on August 5th for the sixth session of the "Our Tech, AI & Society Dialogues", where we will discuss Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI. Register for free today: mcgill-cdsi.libcal.com/event/3918000!

Scope-AI-thon is an event where multidisciplinary teams will develop roadmaps for using data and deploying AI to address Centraide du Grand Montréal’s community challenges. If you have relevant experience, register as a participant. Or, sign up to volunteer before August 19th!

Unlock new skills with CDSI’s free workshops for the McGill community! These workshops are designed to empower students, researchers, and staff with practical tools for data-driven discovery. Stay tuned—full details and registration info will be available soon!