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Integrating an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) lens into artificial intelligence systems is no longer a luxury or optional, writes ۲ݮƵ Desautels Faculty Lecturer Simon Blanchette in The Conversation Canada. Without it, AI risks reinforcing existing biases. The creators of the technology should integrate EDI from the ground up, and adopt practices that promote its integration into their tools, like ensuring that development teams are diverse, establishing accountability frameworks, and cultivating inclusive work places.

Classified as: artificial intelligence (AI), EDI, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Published on: 29 Nov 2024

The impact of time in finance is decisive, says Benjamin Croitoru, Academic Director of the ۲ݮƵ Personal Finance Essentials course. But people don’t realize how small decisions can make all the difference over time. Getting the timing right when you’re buying or selling stocks is one way that time plays an important role in long-term financial growth.

Classified as: ۲ݮƵ Personal Finance Essentials (MPFE), Benjamin Croitoru, Finance (T)
Published on: 29 Nov 2024

Scientists have uncovered a new link between the immune system and the development of Parkinson’s disease.

Researchers at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) at ۲ݮƵ University have discovered that an immune response plays a key role in how toxic protein clumps, known as Lewy bodies, form in brain cells and contribute to disease.

This suggests factors that trigger the immune system, such as chronic inflammation, exposure to toxins, or prolonged stress may not only correlate with Parkinson’s, as previous research has found, but drive its development.

Classified as: Peter McPherson, Parkinson's, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro)
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Published on: 29 Nov 2024

Representing ۲ݮƵ University’s Chemistry Department, the MC² facility, and the QCAM-FRQNT strategic cluster, Petr Fiurasek was honored to be invited to the University of Córdoba to deliver two lectures. One presentation was part of the advanced characterization course for physics master’s students. Beyond the scientific discussions, the visit aimed to foster collaboration between the University of Córdoba and Quebec universities through MITACS and various mobility programs

Classified as: qcam cordoba university
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Published on: 29 Nov 2024

Ratna Ghosh is being honoured with ۲ݮƵ’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning, which recognizes sustained excellence in leadership and innovation, as well as the active integration of teaching and learning with inquiry, scholarship and research.

Published on: 28 Nov 2024

In finance, making money is the name of the game, and financial services professionals have sometimes been sceptical of sustainability goals that could undercut profits. But it doesn’t have to bee that way. “Realizing that financial systems could support environmental goals and sustainability goals inspired me,” says Mitch McEwen (MMF’20). A senior manager in enterprise sustainable finance at TD, leads the bank’s Sustainable Bonds program, and was named to Corporate Knights 30 under 30 for 2024.

Classified as: Master of Management in Finance (MMF), MMF Alumni
Published on: 28 Nov 2024

December 17, 2024 update:

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) strike has ended. The delivery of documents requested from other libraries will gradually resume. Additional delays are to be expected. Thank you for your understanding.

La grève du Syndicat des travailleurs et travailleuses des postes (STTP) est finie. La livraison de documents demandés dans d’autres bibliothèques reprendra graduellement. Des délais supplémentaires sont à prévoir. Merci de votre compréhension.


La version française suit.

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Published on: 28 Nov 2024

In 1974, Chandra Madramootoo arrived at Macdonald Campus to pursue his BSc in Agricultural Engineering. He never left.

“I loved the program. I loved the professors. I loved my courses,” said Madramootoo. “It was giving me exactly what I wanted in life. I was fulfilling a dream.”

After also earning his MSc (1981) and his PhD (1985) at Mac, he accepted an 11thhour offer from ۲ݮƵ for an assistant professorship, declining opportunities at other universities.

Classified as: Chandra Madramootoo, awards/prizes
Published on: 28 Nov 2024

He’s known as the king of cranberries. More than anyone else, Marc Bieler (DipAgr’58, BA’64) has contributed to Quebec’s thriving industry centred on a small red fruit with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Today, at the age of 86, this ۲ݮƵ alumnus continues to be involved in the day-to-day operation of the family business and to give back to the community.

Classified as: Marc Bieler
Published on: 28 Nov 2024

On October 17, 2024, Prof. Jelena Ristic presented a TEDx talk entitled,Eyes speak louder than words, at the Amazing Brain Science Talks hosted by Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL), which is an interdisciplinary neuroscience program at ۲ݮƵ. This event brought together leading Canadian brain health experts to showcase some of the latest advances in brain health research. For more information on the event, see . To watch Prof.

Published on: 28 Nov 2024

Leading a Generation to Change the World

۲ݮƵ Dobson Centre is an official host of the Hult Prize qualifiers. The Hult Prize is the world’s largest student entrepreneurship competition, offering teams a chance to win $1M USD in funding to turn their social enterprise ideas into reality. This year, teams are invited to pitch any transformative social enterprise ideas that align with at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Classified as: ۲ݮƵ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, Hult Prize
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Published on: 28 Nov 2024

Nov. 13, 2024 | Chris Ragan was on a panel at the 2024 Calgary Productivity Summit entitled "Canada's Productivity Challenge: Why It Matters". The included perspectives from notable and respected leaders, economists, professors, and business leaders.

Chris shared three points in his remarks on the panel, including "it all starts with per capita GDP" and "Canadians should work better, not harder."

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Published on: 28 Nov 2024

NASA has selected the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) mission, co-investigated by ۲ݮƵ University Professor Daryl Haggard, to advance to the next stage of its $1 billion .

Classified as: ۲ݮƵ University
Published on: 28 Nov 2024

Montréal, November 28th – CQDM is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the D2R (DNA to RNA) Initiative at ۲ݮƵ University, aimed at funding translational research projects carried out through collaborations between researchers and industry. This alliance seeks to support and accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative RNA-based therapies. It aims to provide patients with safer and more effective therapeutic options, particularly for treating cancer, rare diseases, and preventing various infectious diseases.

Classified as: D2R, DNA, Research and Innovation, Innovation and Partnerships
Published on: 28 Nov 2024

Dear Colleagues,

As the 2024 calendar year and tax season is quickly coming to a close, we wish to remind Award Processors of the following information:

Awards with Scheduled Payment dates as of January 1st, 2025

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Published on: 28 Nov 2024

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