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SUMMARY:Exploring the Invisible: A Hands-On Microscopy & 3D Imaging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what things really look like up close\, like really close? In this interactive workshop\, you’ll get a crash course in electron microscopy and discover how scientists explore the hidden details of the world around us. We’ll start with a quick\, beginner-friendly introduction to what electron microscopes are\, how they work\, and why they matter in real-world science\, from studying materials to solving problems in engineering. \nThen\, you’ll jump into two fun\, hands-on activities: \n1. See the Unseen with a Scanning Electron Microscope\nTake control of a real scanning electron microscope (SEM) and examine materials at up to 5000× magnification. You’ll explore surfaces and structures in incredible detail—things you could never see with your eyes or a regular microscope. \n2. LEGO X-ray Challenge: Build What You Can’t See\nWork in teams to recreate a hidden LEGO model using a 3D scan from an X-ray CT system. It’s a race against time\, can your team figure out the structure and build it first? \nThis workshop is all about curiosity\, problem-solving\, and getting hands-on with real scientific tools. No experience needed\, just bring your curiosity! \n  \nSamantha Stambula \nDr. Samantha Stambula completed her PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at McMaster University\, where she used powerful electron microscopes to research new materials that could make cleaner energy technologies\, like fuel cells\, more efficient and affordable. \nShe is now the Manager of Education\, Governance\, and Outreach at the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (CCEM)\, a leading research facility with some of the most advanced microscopes in the world. She leads outreach programs that bring real scientific tools into classrooms\, including scanning electron microscopes\, so students can explore and better understand the hidden\, microscopic world around them.
URL:https://vision-conference.ca/event/exploring-the-invisible-a-hands-on-microscopy-3d-imaging-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Enzymes Kinetics
DESCRIPTION:Kinetics is a gas with beans\, beans\, the magical fruit! \nWe often forget how common\, important\, and useful enzymes are for us\, including for our health. For example\, some people only poorly digest vegetables like beans because they have insufficient enzymes to break down carbohydrates in their diet. With poor digestion of complex sugars\, the microbes in our intestinal tracts will metabolize those carbohydrates for us producing gases that we release as “flatulence”.  Beano® is an over-the-counter dietary supplement that contains α-galactosidase\, an enzyme that breaks down complex sugars and helps reduce flatulence. In today’s workshop\, we will use Beano® and an extract from peas to determine how quickly the enzymes in this dietary supplement will break down complex carbohydrates to produce small sugars like glucose. \n  \nRosa da Silva\, Elizabeth Weretilnyk & Peter Summers \nRosa da Silva is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at McMaster University\, who teaches courses in the areas of cell and molecular biology and physiology. These are really important courses that give students the knowledge needed to understand how our bodies work\, and how we are able to medicinally help our bodies when we are sick! Rosa is an award-winning professor who welcomes all students in her classrooms\, engaging her classes in thoughtful and supported conversations related to amazing innovations in science. Having previously served as Associate Chair\, Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Biology\, Rosa has since 2023 entered into the role of Associate Dean\, Undergradaute Studies for the Faculty of Science. \nDr. Elizabeth Weretilnyk is a Professor in the Department of Biology at McMaster University. Dr. Weretilnyk’s research examines how plants cope with abiotic stress\, particularly stresses associated with drought\, salinity\, and nutrient deficiencies. She uses physiology\, biochemistry\, and genomics (metabolite and transcriptome profiling) approaches in her work on the extremophile crucifer\, Eutrema salsugineum. Dr. Weretilnyk\, together with colleagues Rosa Da Silva and Peter Summers\, is inspiring the next generation of scientists and supporting high school science teachers with the Department of Biology’s STEM Engagement Project. The long-running STEM Engagement Project by the Department of Biology connects McMaster with hundreds of high school students and teachers each year. \nPeter Summers is a Research Project Manager with the Department of Biology at McMaster University. Peter\, together with colleagues Rosa Da Silva and Elizabeth Weretilnyk\, is inspiring the next generation of scientists and supporting high school science teachers with the Department of Biology’s STEM Engagement Project. The long-running STEM Engagement Project by the Department of Biology connects McMaster with hundreds of high school students and teachers each year. \nMcMaster’s Department of Biology has an active outreach program that includes greenhouse visits and experiential activities. The Enzyme Kinetics Workshop is given by a team of three biologists. Drs. Rosa da Silva is an Associate Professor who teaches First Year Biology courses and is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies in the Faculty of Science\, Dr. Peter Summers is a Plant Biochemist who co-organizes a Plant Molecular Workshop for high school students with our third member\, Dr. Elizabeth Weretilnyk\, a Professor who studies how plants tolerate extreme environmental conditions.
URL:https://vision-conference.ca/event/enzymes-kinetics/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T080800
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T090800
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SUMMARY:Empowering Users Through UX Writing
DESCRIPTION:User experience (UX) research can pinpoint when and where people struggle with software as varied as banking apps\, online application forms\, shopping sites\, or even video games. Sometimes\, it’s easy to develop and apply a technical solution to resolve these pain points. When it isn’t easy\, or when trying to fix users’ issues would take too much time or cost too much money (or when the software is actually working as it should\, despite what users think!)\, human-centred UX writing can teach users how to resolve their own issues and enhance brand loyalty. In this hands-on workshop\, we will use real world examples to learn about the fundamental principles of UX writing and how to engage and empower users through well-crafted user interfaces\, instructions\, and error messages. You’ll also learn how central good writing is to UX design and problem solving and the importance of plain language in universal design. \n  \nBruce Gillespie \nBruce Gillespie is an associate professor in the User Experience Design Program at Wilfrid Laurier University\, where he creates and teaches courses about UX writing\, human-centred design\, digital media and journalism. He was named a Laurier Teaching Fellow in 2017 and is interested in designing hands-on learning activities that bridge theory and practice.
URL:https://vision-conference.ca/event/empowering-users-through-ux-writing/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T080700
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T090700
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SUMMARY:Digital Data
DESCRIPTION:The PASCO Sensor Challenge is a hands-on\, team-based science competition where students rotate through three inquiry stations in physics\, biology\, and chemistry. At each station\, teams make predictions\, collect real-time data using PASCO sensors\, and compare their results to their original hypotheses. In physics\, students explore motion by matching graphs using a smart cart or motion sensor. In biology\, they investigate water quality by measuring and ranking the mineral content of tap water samples using conductivity data. In chemistry\, they analyze a reaction by tracking pH changes as an antacid is added to a solution. Each station is a mini-competition\, with prizes awarded to the team that demonstrates the strongest combination of accurate predictions\, high-quality data collection\, and clear scientific reasoning. \n  \nRhonda MacDonald \nRhonda MacDonald is the Marketing Director at AYVA Educational Solutions\, where she works closely with educators to support meaningful\, hands-on\, inquiry-based science learning. She partners with teachers across Canada\, helping them integrate practical experiments and technology into their classrooms in ways that align with curriculum and enhance student understanding. With extensive experience in PASCO scientific solutions\, Rhonda is passionate about making science more engaging\, accessible\, and relevant for all students.
URL:https://vision-conference.ca/event/digital-data/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T080600
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T090600
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SUMMARY:Designing Meaningful Human-Robot Interaction
DESCRIPTION:As robots become more present in homes\, healthcare\, education\, public spaces\, and entertainment\, designers must think beyond functionality and consider how people actually experience interacting with these systems. Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) explores how robots communicate\, behave\, and build trust with users through movement\, speech\, feedback\, embodiment\, and social presence. Poorly designed interactions can lead to confusion\, frustration\, or discomfort\, while thoughtful human-centred design can make robots more intuitive\, engaging\, and supportive. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will explore core principles of Human-Robot Interaction from a UX perspective. Using real-world examples and interactive design activities\, we will examine how people perceive and respond to robots\, how trust and usability are shaped by robot behavior\, and how designers can create interactions that are clear\, inclusive\, and emotionally appropriate. Participants will be introduced to key HRI concepts such as embodiment\, social cues\, multimodal interaction\, feedback\, and user expectations\, and will apply these ideas through practical exercises focused on designing robot experiences for real contexts. The workshop will highlight how UX methods can help shape the future of human-robot systems in ways that are useful\, ethical\, and human-centred. \n  \nJohn E. Muñoz \nJohn E. Muñoz\, is an assistant professor in the User Experience Design Program at Wilfrid Laurier University\, where he leads the BioAdaptive Research Lab. His work focuses on Human-Computer Interaction\, Human-Robot Interaction\, immersive technologies\, wearable sensing\, and physiologically adaptive systems. He designs and studies interactive systems that combine social robots\, virtual reality\, games\, and biofeedback to support learning\, health\, and wellbeing. His research emphasizes human-centred design approaches for emerging technologies and explores how interactive systems can better respond to users’ behaviors\, emotions\, and needs.
URL:https://vision-conference.ca/event/designing-meaningful-human-robot-interaction/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T080500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T090500
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SUMMARY:Coding
DESCRIPTION:The Fourier Transform is a mathematical operation that converts a function ( f(x) ) into a form that describes the frequencies present in the original function. In 1822\, Joseph Fourier claimed that any function\, whether continuous or discontinuous\, can be rebuilt as a summation of sine waves. The Fourier transform is analogous to decomposing a song into the musical notes that make up the song. \nAdvancements in computing hardware\, and in algorithm development have pushed the Fourier Transform into mainstream data processing and analysis. It has found its way into many applications including sound processing\, data compression\, and medical imaging (the basis for MRI). \nWhile you typically do not learn the math to perform a Fourier Transform until 2nd or 3rd year of university\, we can see how it is implemented to understand the concepts behind its functioning. In this workshop\, we will use the Arduino programming language with an ESP32 development board to program a hardware circuit to light up an LED matrix based on input sound information. Through this process\, you will test your circuit on different sound files to convince yourself that the Fourier Transform is able to extract the frequency content of an input wave. Note: no previous experience with coding or using Arduinos is needed for this workshop. \n  \nDr. Christopher Rowley \nDr. Christopher Rowley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at McMaster University. He found his love for science in high school at North Park Collegiate in Brantford ON\, when he participated in the Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF). Following this\, Dr. Rowley completed his BSc in Medical Physics at McMaster University. Through his undergraduate studies\, he became fascinated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and its capabilities to image the brain. To pursue this\, he completed his PhD under the supervision of Dr. Nicholas Bock\, with a focus on Neuroscience. From here\, he spent nearly five years completing his post doctoral research at the McConnell Brain Imaging Center at the Neuro at McGill University under the supervision of Drs. Christine Tardif and Bruce Pike.\nDr. Rowley’s work to date has focused on characterizing the cortical microstructure of the brain using MRI. His most recent work has focused on developing more specific MR measures for brain myelination to be able to study how the structure of brain changes in aging\, learning and disease. \n  \n 
URL:https://vision-conference.ca/event/coding/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T080400
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T090400
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SUMMARY:Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Experience a chemistry lab in a new and exciting way! In Laurier Brantford’s labs\, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience performing a series of colorful and dynamic chemistry experiments. You’ll learn how to conduct a titration and explore how to affect chemical equilibrium using Le Chatelier’s Principle. \n  \nUna Adancis-Bistrivodic \nUna Adamcic-Bistrivoda has been a Lab Instructor and Lab Coordinator in the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at Laurier Brantford for the past 12 years. Una is responsible for developing\, teaching\, and managing labs and tutorials for first-year Chemistry and Biology courses\, as well as upper-year Forensic Research Methods. Before joining Laurier Brantford\, she completed her PhD in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Guelph\, focusing on cancer research. She also taught Biology courses at Laurier’s Waterloo campus.
URL:https://vision-conference.ca/event/chemistry/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T080300
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T090300
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SUMMARY:Astro-Bubble
DESCRIPTION:The Astro-Bubble is a portable\, inflatable planetarium\, operated by the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics. Step inside and explore the Universe! Inside our planetarium you’ll learn how to find the stars\, planets and galaxies in our sky\, how astronomers have been studying the night sky for thousands of years\, and about beautiful and strange objects in our Universe like nebulae and black holes. \nThe Astro Bubble workshop consists of a 30 minute Astro Bubble show and a 30 minute presentation\, with opportunities for Q&A in both. Both the Astro Bubble show and presentation are given by Postdoctoral Scholars and Graduate Students from the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics
URL:https://vision-conference.ca/event/astro-bubble/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T080200
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T090200
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SUMMARY:AR/VR Robotic
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are transforming the future of robotics\, automation\, and engineering education. In this interactive workshop\, participants will explore how immersive technologies are being used to design\, simulate\, program\, and operate robotic systems in virtual environments before deploying them in the real world.\nUsing industrial robotics simulations\, VR headsets\, and AR-enabled applications\, participants will experience firsthand how engineers and technologists leverage digital twins\, virtual commissioning\, and cyber-physical manufacturing to improve productivity\, safety\, and innovation. Through engaging demonstrations and hands-on activities\, attendees will interact with robotic systems\, visualize automation processes\, and gain insight into the technologies driving Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.\nThe workshop is designed to provide an accessible introduction to modern robotics while showcasing how AR and VR technologies are creating new opportunities in engineering\, advanced manufacturing\, automation\, and workforce training. \nParticipants Will: \n\nExplore industrial and collaborative robotics through immersive AR and VR experiences.\nLearn how digital twins and virtual commissioning are used in modern manufacturing.\nVisualize and interact with robotic systems in virtual environments.\nUnderstand the role of cyber-physical manufacturing in Industry 4.0.\nDiscover career pathways in robotics\, automation\, engineering\, and smart manufacturing.\nExperience how AR and VR are revolutionizing engineering education and industrial training.\n\n  \nDr. Andy Alubaidy\, PhD\, P.Eng. \nDr. Andy Alubaidy is a Professor in the School of Applied Science and Engineering at Sheridan College and Program Coordinator of the Honours Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) program and the Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician programs. He specializes in robotics\, automation\, cyber-physical manufacturing\, smart manufacturing\, and engineering education. \nDr. Alubaidy is a certified instructor for ABB Robotics\, FANUC Robotics\, and Siemens Mechatronics Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) and has extensive experience developing innovative learning environments that integrate robotics\, automation\, and immersive technologies. He led the development of Sheridan’s award-winning Virtual Lab initiative\, which received the Minister of Colleges and Universities’ Award of Excellence and was recognized nationally for advancing engineering education through virtual and experiential learning. \nHis teaching and applied research activities focus on industrial robotics\, digital twins\, virtual commissioning\, machine vision\, Industry 4.0 technologies\, and the integration of AR and VR into engineering and advanced manufacturing education.
URL:https://vision-conference.ca/event/ar-vr-robotic/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T080100
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T090100
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SUMMARY:AI in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:By end of this session attendees will: \n\nGain insight and knowledge into the ways AI is being used to innovate and create solutions in healthcare and use cases for future state investigational technology\nAcquire basic prompting skills in LLMs and experience role play as a primary care clinician using AI scribe.\nPrompt GENAI music platform to collaborate on a song and reflect on the humanistic aspects of AI and artistic expression – Explore parallels in Patient care and risk of dehumanizing care\nUnderstand the limitations of LLMs when being used in HC for diagnosis or clinical decisions\nExplore the use of LLMs for health literacy and understand the importance of bias or hallucinations in the outputs.\n\n  \nKeith Thompson \nDr. Thompson is a London Ontario based family physician\, graduate of the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University and awarded Fellowship Canadian College Family Practice in 2005. Chief Medical Officer for Nuralogix. \nHe is Adjunct Faculty Professor with the departments of Family Medicine and Associate Director of Research for the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration at Western University in London Ontario. He also serves at Western as Co-investigator virtual care studies\, and has collaborated both at Western University and with WONCA digital health to coauthor published articles and 2 text book chapters on Virtual care. \nHe is Board Certified Medical Affairs specialist. He is a current working member for now published IEEE standards for cuffless BP devices PAR 1708\, Working Group member for Standards Council of Canada ISO 81060 Mirror committee standards for BP measurement devices\, and former Digital health WG executive member World Congress of Family Doctors (WONCA). Currently Executive member Ontario Medical Association Section for General and Family Practice Digital health Working group. \n  \nDr. Joel Brown \nDr. Joel Brown\, MD\, is a family physician practicing in Ontario\, Canada\, with prior training in the United Kingdom and a global perspective shaped by his Jamaican heritage. He works in a rural setting where he focuses on delivering high-quality\, patient-centered care while navigating the realities and constraints of modern healthcare systems. \nHe serves as Vice President of the Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario (BPAO)\, where he contributes to leadership development\, advocacy\, and advancing equity within the medical profession. \nAlongside his clinical work\, Dr. Brown is a speaker\, educator\, and creative with a strong interest in the intersection of science\, technology\, and human experience. His work explores how emerging tools such as artificial intelligence can enhance clinical decision-making\, improve access to care\, and support more equitable health outcomes\, particularly in underserved communities. \n  \nProfessor Peggy O’Neil \nProfessor Peggy O’Neil teaches at Western University in the Faculty of Health Sciences in the Brescia School of Food & Nutritional Sciences in the areas of leadership\, philosophy\, law\, and aesthetics. She is an associate member of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy of Science where she contributes to the Human-AI relationships team focusing on human-centred technological advancement. Professor O’Neil is a member of the Western Centre for Bioethics for which she is developing a new program using art to explore the ethics of medical and biological research. Her teaching and research contribute to art and humanity in life sciences through the lenses of poetics\, aesthetics\, and humanistic education.
URL:https://vision-conference.ca/event/ai-in-healthcare/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T170000
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SUMMARY:A Hands-On Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: How Machines Learn
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) powers many of the technologies we use every day\, from smartphones to self-driving cars. But how do machines actually learn? In this interactive workshop\, participants will explore the fundamentals of machine learning by building a simple AI system using a single-board computer and an accelerometer sensor. They will collect motion data\, train an AI model to recognize different movement patterns\, and test their system in real time. Through hands-on experimentation and guided coding activities\, participants will gain practical experience with sensors\, data collection\, machine learning\, and embedded systems while discovering how intelligent systems are created. \nDr. Farhang Sahba\, P.Eng.  \nFarhang is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Sheridan College. He received his BSc in Electrical Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology\, his MSc in Electrical Engineering from Toosi University of Technology\, and his PhD in Image and Signal Processing from the University of Waterloo. \nFarhang followed his education with a postdoctoral fellowship at University of Toronto\, and Ryerson University’s Signal and Information Processing Lab\, where he conducted a number of research projects in the fields of image and signal processing\, machine learning\, and fuzzy systems. \nPrior to joining Sheridan\, Farhang was a senior research engineer with Merge Healthcare working on the design and implementation of a computer-aided diagnosis engineering platform for magnetic resonance imaging systems. He also worked as a research scientist with Segasist Technologies\, where he carried out research on an innovative intelligent segmentation technology for image analysis systems. \nFarhang was part of the committee responsible for the development of Sheridan’s Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree program. In addition\, he has worked as the technical lead for several applied research projects in Sheridan’s School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology. His main research areas are artificial intelligence\, machine learning\, computer vision\, and IoT-based 5G networks. \nFarhang is a member of the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In addition\, he is a member of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society\, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society\, and IEEE Signal Processing Society. He has acted as a reviewer for several conferences and journals and has more than 40 papers published in various journals\, conferences\, book chapters\, and technical reports. \nDr. Hooman Nabovati\, P.Eng. \nHooman Nabovati is a registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2006. \nHooman’s teaching experience includes courses on analog and digital circuits\, electrical motors\, communication systems and circuits\, electronic fabrication\, and semiconductor devices. Hooman is committed to teaching excellence and is always looking to bring effective teaching strategies to the classroom. He is dedicated to providing a positive learning environment for all students. \nHooman has been working with multiple industry partners on design\, manufacturing\, and testing of digital telecommunication systems\, data acquisition and instrumentation\, RFID systems\, and measurement instruments. \nHooman is a member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and has published more than 40 papers in scientific journals and international conferences.
URL:https://vision-conference.ca/event/a-hands-on-introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-how-machines-learn/
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