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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

McGill researchers: have an interdisciplinary research question with computation or data at its core? CDSI’s CRT Program is accepting Letters of Intent for 2027 funding. Active McGill PIs are invited to submit an LOI by Oct 19. Learn more:

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What happens when machines begin to resemble us not only in appearance, but also in behaviour, emotion, memory, and attachment? Join us October 7 for the next Our Tech, AI and Society Dialogues with author J.D. Kurtness, exploring themes from La vallée de l’étrange: mcgill.ca/x/5zi

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Our Tech, AI and Society Dialogues: La vallée de l'étrange - The Uncanny Valley

Anthropos Technicus (ἄνθρωπος τεχνικός) Event Details Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Hours: 6:30 to 8:30 PM (Montréal Time) Location: McGill Downtown Campus, MacDonald...

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We're delighted to welcome Joseph Vybihal as CDSI's new Associate Director, Generative AI and Coding! In his role, Vybihal will help advance responsible AI in coding across the McGill community. Read more: mcgill.ca/x/5D5

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Interdisciplinary Research Development Award recipients! 🎉 Awarded through the McGill Collaborative for AI and Society, the IRD Awards support interdisciplinary research exploring AI’s impact on society and helping shape positive outcomes for the future mcgill.ca/x/5ub

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

CDSI workshops are back for Fall 2026! 🧮 We offer free workshops on a variety of topics such as programming, computer systems, and statistical methods, open to the whole McGill community. Learn a new skill to support your research, coursework, and more: mcgill.ca/x/5u6

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

What happens to our understanding of death when technology can preserve, reconstruct, and seemingly extend a person's presence beyond their lifetime? Join us on Aug 27 for the next edition of Our Tech, AI & Society Dialogues with Dr. Brian Michael Murphy: mcgill.ca/x/52d

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Congrats to the recipients of the 2026 BMO Responsible AI Fellowships! Powered by BMO Financial Group and stewarded by McCAIS, the awards support outstanding grad students whose research advances the responsible development and application of AI mcgill.ca/x/5Bd

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Congrats to the 2026 recipients of the BMO Responsible AI Research Awards—the newest cohort of BMO Responsible AI Junior Scholars! Powered by BMO and stewarded by McCAIS, the awards support undergrad researchers advancing responsible AI across disciplines: mcgill.ca/x/5ss

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Announcing the 2026 BMO Responsible AI Junior Scholars

The Computational and Data Systems Institute (CDSI) is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2026 BMO Responsible AI Research Awards at the undergraduate level, recognizing the new cohort of the

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

What happens when data, computation, and convergent research come together? Our latest feature takes a closer look at research supported through our CRT Program—spanning disaster mitigation, human decision‑making, and AI‑enabled health research. mcgill.ca/x/5Py

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CRT Program: catalyzing interdisciplinary, data-driven research

McGill researchers are tackling some of todayâs most complex challenges that increasingly demand bold thinking that crosses conventionally recognized disciplinary boundaries. Thatâs exactly

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The Canadian Centre for Computational Genomics @c3genomics.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Looking to boost your RNA-Seq analysis skills this summer ⁉️ Join this RNA‑Seq Bootcamp, a 1‑week, hands‑on course combining theory + practical training from experts across McGill, including C3G, @mcgill-cdsi.bsky.social, @d2rmcgill.bsky.social-HeDS, MiCM, and @rimuhc.bsky.social. 🧬

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Looking to level up your skills? Our summer camps are back! 🌞 Join us for free, week-long, in-person workshops covering Math, R, Intro to Python, and Machine Learning. Open to all McGill students, faculty, and staff. Details + registration: mcgill.ca/x/5dk

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

#AI is transforming how we write, test, and think about code, but how do we use it safely without losing core coding fundamentals? Join us on May 6 for AI in Coding Today: Implications for Software Development, powered by @ivado.bsky.social. Register: mcgill.ca/x/5MP

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AI In Coding Today: Implications for Software Development

AI is rapidly changing how we write, test, and think about code. From generating snippets to debugging and optimizing workflows, AI is becoming part of everyday software...

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

📢 NEW: @ClinicalInnov & CDSI’s Medical Innovation Exploration (MedEx) Program is now accepting 2026 LOIs until April 14! Open to students, faculty & staff to fund computational, data-driven solutions for unmet clinical needs: mcgill.ca/x/5Y6

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

On March 19, join us for the next Our Tech, AI & Society Dialogues event. Centered on the book Artificial Humanities by Nina Beguš, we'll rethink AI beyond hype and fear and move past purely technical or dystopian narratives. Register: mcgill.ca/x/5No

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

📣Graduate students: Applications are open for the BMO Responsible AI Fellowships! Powered by BMO and administered by McCAIS, the program funds research at the intersection of #AI and society. LOI due March 22—apply here: mcgill.ca/x/5Gg

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

What does a career in cybersecurity really look like? On March 13, join our fireside chat with Alex Ionescu, Chief Technology Innovation Officer at CrowdStrike. Perfect for students exploring their path. Register: mcgill.ca/x/5Gp

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

How is AI (re)shaping research, decision-making, and societal outcomes across disciplines? Join CDSI, MISC, and McCAIS on March 18 for an engaging roundtable discussion at the intersection of #AI, #Health, & #PublicPolicy. Register: mcgill.ca/x/5cf

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the McCAIS Annual Symposium last week! Researchers, students, industry partners and community members from across #McGill and beyond were present for a full day of conversations at the intersection of #AI and society.

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Join us on Jan 23 for the McCAIS Annual Symposium! Powered by BMO, this full-day event explores the evolving relationship between #AI & society through keynotes, panels, research presentations, and a poster showcase—and more. Register: mcgill.ca/x/5JT

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

#McGill researchers: apply now for the Computer Science stream of our Faculty-Student Research Bridge Program! FSRB connects researchers with MSc Computer Science students for assistance with new or ongoing research. Apply here: mcgill.ca/x/5og

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

We're kicking off 2026 with a stellar workshop lineup! 📊Intro to R 🤖 Programming with GenAI 📂 Understanding file systems 📈 Statistical simulation studies ...and more! Learn more and register here: mcgill.ca/x/i2X

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined our inaugural #InclusiveAI event! From keynote insights to student, faculty, and industry panel discussions, we explored how to make AI more accessible and representative. Have ideas for future Inclusive AI events? ➡️Reach out at mccais.science@mcgill.ca

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Great news: our Winter 2026 workshop schedule is out and registration is open! Learn about computer systems, data science (R & Python), advanced statistics, and more. As always, our workshops are free and available to the entire #McGill community. Register: mcgill.ca/x/i2X

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 BMO Responsible AI Scholars, presented by the #McGill Collaborative for AI and Society (McCAIS). The awards support undergrad and grad students in all McGill faculties pursuing research in responsible #AI. Read more in the McGill Reporter: mcgill.ca/x/iju

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McGill students recognized for advancing responsible AI - McGill Reporter

This year’s McGill recipients of the BMO Responsible AI Awards are reimagining how AI impacts health care, education, climate resilience and beyond

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

AI is shaping the world, but who gets to shape AI? Join the McGill Collaborative for AI and Society for Inclusive AI, a half-day event on inclusion and representation in artificial intelligence. 📅 Nov 28 | 📍McGill Faculty Club | 🕑 1:00PM – 6:00PM Registration ➡️ mcgill.ca/x/ir2

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

#McGill researchers: applications for the Software Engineering stream of our Faculty-Student Research Bridge (FSRB) Program are open! FSRB connects researchers with undergrad Co-op Software Engineering students for assistance with new or ongoing research. Apply here by December 15: mcgill.ca/x/iKP

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

The AI Perspective Series offers free hybrid workshops that explores the latest in AI, fosters interdisciplinary learning, and equips you to apply AI in your field 🤖 The first workshop is on November 7—learn more and register here: mcgill.ca/x/iDs

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AI Perspective Workshop Series

Are you a student interested in artificial intelligence (AI), whatever your field of study? Discover AI Perspective, a program of short, hybrid, non-credit and free training workshops designed by and ...

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Join the CDSI, QLS-MiCM and the D2R-HeDS platform for an RNA-seq Bootcamp from October 20-24! 🧬 Learn the essentials of RNA-seq analysis—from command line basics and dataset access to differential expression, pathway enrichment, and single-cell applications. Register at the link in our bio 🔗

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Our CRT Program is now accepting LOIs for 2026 funding, with a full application to follow. Open to active PIs, CRT supports and empowers multidisciplinary teams tackling research where computation and data are central. Submit your LOI by October 12 and learn more at link in our bio🔗

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

With the new Fall semester under way, get the coding help you need for your research! 💻 Our coding ateliers are run by a team of experienced coders who know these tools inside and out and are ready to help 🤝 View the drop-in session schedule at the link in our bio 🔗

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The CDSI’s Fall workshop programming is in full swing! 🍂 In the coming weeks, take an introduction course to R, learn more about the data science lifecycle, or delve into an introduction to Linux. To register: www.mcgill.ca/cdsi/solutio...

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

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! LINK: lnkd.in/dmuBmAaC

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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!

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

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!

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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!

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

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

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

#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 (Link in bio). #AI #Python #Mathematics

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

🚀 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) #AITraining

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

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

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

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

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

#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

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

#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

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

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

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

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

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

#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

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

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

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

#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

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Women in AI Canada is hosting a virtual symposium and networking event for anyone studying or working in the field of AI. Meet the field’s most influential women and hear to them discuss their work. Friday, February 21 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. ET Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-waisy... #AI

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McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute @mcgillcdsi.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

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

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