Skule Lunch & Learn

One of the greatest challenges facing the world is the need for efficient, affordable and sustainable healthcare. This has become more complicated in recent years due to antimicrobial resistance, a deadly global health threat.   In her presentation, Professor Weckman will discuss innovations that could help us overcome these challenges, including diagnostic sensors that combine cell-free […]

Computer-aided design (CAD) is used to conceptualize every manufactured object in our lives, from medical devices to cars to toys to furniture, and promises faster and higher-quality design. As CAD platforms align with software development tools that foster collaboration, a pivotal question emerges: Can the highly collaborative design processes of software development be applied to […]

Register now! We spend approximately 90% of our lives indoors, making the quality of our indoor air crucial to our well-being. The indoor microbiome-comprising bacteria, fungi and viruses-plays a significant role in our health. Changing climate patterns, such as wet weather and flooding, along with materials like carpet and drywall, are creating mold growth and […]

Register now! Self-driving cars are closer than ever to everyday use, but unpredictable weather is a major roadblock. From degraded senor inputs to machine learning challenges, these cars struggle to keep up with the ever-changing conditions of the road.   Imagine if self-driving cars could operate safely anywhere, no matter the weather.   Join Professor Steven Waslander […]

Register now! Canada is grappling with a critical doctor shortage, leaving over six million Canadians without access to a primary care physician. And it's not hitting everyone equally-marginalized communities are feeling the impact the most.   What if we could use engineering tools to make health care more affordable, accessible and equitable?  Enter human-centered automation. Professor […]