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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · 8h

Come join the DSI for an exciting workshop on November 4 (4:30PM), where we will explore the important role of human factors in the development and implementation of AI in healthcare.
️🎟 Register: uoft.me/Beyond-AI

Beyond the Algorith,: Human Factors at the Heart of AI in Healthcare. Prof. Susanne Gaube (keynote). Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Digital health Technologies, University College London, Global Business School for Health. Join us for a collaborative workshop to explore how people and workflows shape the effective use of AI in clinical settings. Data Sciences Institute, University of Toronto. November 4th, 4:30-6:30PM

uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · 1d

We’re part of the Data Analytics for the Public Sector Summit, October 21–22! Join us there to learn about our upskilling certificates and microcredentials for professionals and teams and connect with leaders across the public sector.
Learn more: dataanalyticspublicsectorsummit.com

University of Toronto Data Sciences Institute. Proud partner of Data Analytics for the Public Sector Summit. 21-22 October in Toronto. Get tickets. Where Canada connects on public sector data. Old Mill Toronto Hotel. Toronto, ON

uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · 1d

We’re partnered with Scale Without Borders at their Immigrants in Tech 2025 Summit on October 20! Join us there to learn about the DSI upskilling certificates and microcredentials for professionals and teams who need results.

Learn more and come check it out: scalewithoutborders.com/summit-2025/

Immigrants in Tech Summit 2025 at ROM. University of Toronto Data Sciences Institute. Driving real-world impact through data science research, training, and collaboration. Join us on Oct. 20

uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · 5d

DSI Doctoral Fellow Gengming He and supervisors Lisa Strug and Stephen Scherer have been published in PLOS Genetics about the analysis of genetic association with long-read sequencing data: doi.org/10.1371/jour.... This is the first paper to address this question in genomics 💡🧬

On the analysis of genetic association with long-read sequencing data

Author summary Traditional genetic association studies typically link individual genetic variants to diseases but often neglect how variants may jointly affect outcomes based on their arrangement acro...

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · 8d

The fall session of our Deploying AI microcredential is full!
The next session begins January 2026. Learn more about this hands-on microcredential and get notified when applications open: datasciences.utoronto.ca/microcredent...

Deploying AI Microcredential - DSI

Deploying AI Microcredential Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword—it’s driving breakthrough innovations and transforming how we build value through technology. In this microcreden...

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Aug 8

📢Deadline approaching!

Learn data science fundamentals + deploying AI with LLM & gain in-demand skills that can enhance your career opportunities with the Data Science Certificate! No prior knowledge of data science required.

🗓️Apply: Aug 11
🔗https://uoft.me/DScert-doctoral

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · Jul 28

📢 The #UofT School of Graduate Studies & @uoftdsi.bsky.social are collaborating to offer an upskilling Data Science Certificate to doctoral students to support their success in their chosen field.

Attend tomorrow's online info session.

Black Research Network: Info session: Data Science Certificate for U of T Doctoral Students

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) and the Data Sciences Institute (DSI) are collaborating to offer an upskilling Data Science Certificate to doctoral students to...

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Jul 23

👋 @utoronto.ca Doctoral Students: Learn data science fundamentals + deploying AI with LLM & gain in-demand skills that can enhance your career opportunities with the Data Science Certificate!

No prior knowledge of data science required.

🗓️Apply: Aug 11
🔗https://uoft.me/DScert-doctoral

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Jul 18

Find out how data science makes AI possible and advance your career with top data science and ML training from the @utoronto.ca Data Sciences Institute.

🗓️Next cohort applications due: Aug 18

Apply now: certificates.datasciences.utoronto.ca
#DataScience #ML #CareerOpportunities

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Jul 10

👋 @utoronto.ca Doctoral Students: register for the Data Science Certificate!

Learn data science fundamentals + deploying AI with LLM and gain in-demand skills that can enhance career opportunities.
No prior knowledge of data science required.

🗓️ Apply: Aug 11
🔗https://uoft.me/DScert-doctoral

uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Jul 8

Are you a @utoronto.ca doctoral student looking to boost data science skills and expand career options?
The popular @uoftdsi.bsky.social and School of Graduate Studies’ Data Science Certificate for Doctoral Students will be continued next year—with more spots available!
🔗 uoft.me/bHw

In-Demand Data Science Certificate for Doctoral Students Returns - DSI

By: Cormac Rea If you’re a U of T doctoral student looking to boost your data science skills and expand your career options, good news: the popular Data Sciences Institute (DSI) and School of Graduate...

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Jun 17

📢 Are you a researcher looking for software development support? @uoftdsi.bsky.social research software program is designed to help researchers refine existing software tools or build new tools 🛠️
#DataScience
📅 Deadline October 17, 2025
🔗: bit.ly/3J3usnY

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · May 26

👋 #DataScience community, apply now for the Data Sciences Institute Catalyst grants.

These grants are a competitive seed funding program for multidisciplinary teams.

🗓️ Letter of intent deadline: July 11
🗓️ Full Application Deadline: October 31
🔗 bit.ly/44iJ1hR

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Apr 23

Become a machine learning machine and advance your career with top data science and ML training from the
@uoft.bsky.social Data Sciences Institute.

🗓️Next cohort applications due: May 28

Apply now: certificates.datasciences.utoronto.ca

#DataScience #ML #CareerOpportunities

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Apr 16

Tickets going fast!🔥

Get yours today for Dr. Pablo Pérez (Nokia XR Lab, Madrid): "Beyond the Realverse: AI Driven Challenges and Opportunities in the Future of Human Communication."

Read more: uoft.me/Perez

Co-sponsored by @torontosri.bsky.social & Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Questioning Reality: Exploring the Future of Virtual Reality and Impact on Social Interactions - DSI

Photo courtesy of Pablo Perez, Nokia XR Labs, Madrid, Spain By: Cormac Rea The Data Sciences Institute (DSI) at the University of Toronto hosts the annual Questioning Reality: Explorations of Virtual ...

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Apr 16

In a paper recently published in the journal, Environmental Research, a DSI funded research team demonstrated that EV sales in the US have had a positive and measurable impact on childhood asthma cases.

Learn more: datasciences.utoronto.ca/dsi-supporte...

DSI-Supported Research Team Links EV Sales to Childhood Asthma Reduction - DSI

Effect of EV sales on childhood asthma rates. Photo provided by Harshit Gujral, Meredith Franklin, Steve Easterbrook (no reuse) By: Cormac Rea As Electric Vehicles (EVs) have become a more familiar s...

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Apr 10

Learn about the complex interplay between social interactions and mediated environments with Dr. Pablo Pérez (Nokia XR Lab, Madrid) on April 24.

Read a Q&A w/ Pérez and get tickets: uoft.me/Perez

Co-sponsored by @torontosri.bsky.social & Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Apr 8

Get your tickets and join us and co-sponsors @torontosri.bsky.social & Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to learn about the complex interplay btwn social interactions and mediated environments w/ Dr. Pablo Pérez (Nokia XR Lab, Madrid).

Learn more and read a Q&A w/ Pérez: uoft.me/Perez

Questioning Reality: Exploring the Future of Virtual Reality and Impact on Social Interactions - DSI

Photo courtesy of Pablo Perez, Nokia XR Labs, Madrid, Spain By: Cormac Rea The Data Sciences Institute (DSI) at the University of Toronto hosts the annual Questioning Reality: Explorations of Virtual ...

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Apr 7

Get your tickets and join us + @uoftmscac.bsky.social for an upcoming #DataSciencesSpeakerSeries talk: "Unpredictable Black Boxes are Terrible Interfaces" w/ Prof. @magrawala.bsky.social from @stanforduniversity.bsky.social

🗓️April 14
📷Info & reg: datasciences.utoronto.ca/event/prof-m...

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Mar 31

DSI and CARTE Toronto are offering Machine Learning Bootcamp for faculty members and scientists from June 9-13.

The training encompasses a combination of lectures and hands-on programming tutorials for faculty from all disciplines.

Register now: bit.ly/3m43be4

DSI-CARTE Machine Learning Bootcamp for Faculty - DSI

DSI-CARTE Machine Learning Bootcamp for Faculty Please note: the event has ended. The info is being left up for reference. Stay tuned for next year’s Bootcamp. In alignment with our goal to accelerate...

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Mar 27

Join us and co-sponsors @torontosri.bsky.social & Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to learn about the complex interplay between social interactions and mediated environments with Dr. Pablo Pérez (Nokia XR Lab, Madrid).

Learn more and register: uoft.me/Perez

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Mar 27

Featuring distinguished researchers from computer science, economics and public health, join us for a one-day "Causal Inference Across Fields: Methods, Insights and Applications Workshop."

🗓️April 9
🔗https://uoft.me/brW

uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Mar 26

Join DSI and @uoftmscac.bsky.social for an upcoming #DataSciencesSpeakerSeries talk: "Unpredictable Black Boxes are Terrible Interfaces" w/ Prof. @magrawala.bsky.social from @stanforduniversity.bsky.social
🗓️Friday, April 14

🔗Info & reg: datasciences.utoronto.ca/event/prof-m...

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uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Mar 18

Get your tickets and join us on March 27 for speaker, @pennmedicine.bsky.social Christos Davatzikos, part of our "AI & Aging" initiative.

To learn more about "AI & Aging" and read a Q & A with Davatzikos:

🔗https://uoft.me/biq

uoftdsi.bsky.social @uoftdsi.bsky.social · Mar 13

Get your tickets today and join us for a enlightening #CausalInferenceSpeakerSeries talk on Wednesday March 19 with Professor Raissa Fabregas from @utaustin.bsky.social

🔗: lnkd.in/eaGSfZxR

#DataScience #UofT

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