Design Thinking Methodology
The learning objective of this workshop is to understand the fundamentals of the Design Thinking Methodology and how it promotes innovation.
TISEDTalk: Developing remediation technologies for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in soil and water: Progress and Challenges
Per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used in thousands of industrial and commercial products for more than sixty years, leaving behind persistent and complex environmental contamination.
Roundtable Discussion on Assessment with Dr. Shanon Reckinger, University of Illinois Chicago
Dr. Shanon Reckinger is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Computer Science at UIC, and she is well known in the computer science education community for her work on assessment design, especially oral/interactive exams in large-enrollment courses. She has also done work on the impact of oral assessments on student experience (including for underrepresented groups), as well as broader work on belonging, retention, and inclusiveness.
Fireside Chat: Cybersecurity with Alex Ionescu
How do careers in technology and cybersecurity take shape, and how is AI transforming the landscape? On March 13, join us for a fireside chat with Alex Ionescu, Chief Technology Innovation Officer at CrowdStrike. The conversation will offer students practical insights into navigating career paths in tech, entering the cybersecurity field, the evolving role of AI in the field, and more.
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Introduction to Industry Analysis
This workshop will introduce the fundamental tool of Industry Analysis which companies use for strategy development.
Foundations of IP and Patent Searching
This workshop will demystify and explain the various forms of intellectual property (IP), namely, patents, industrial designs, copyright, trademarks, and trade secrets, and when they are used. We will then do some actual patent searching using the DERWENT worldwide patent database.
AI, Health, & Public Policy: Researcher Roundtables
Presented by the Computational and Data Systems Institute, the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, and the McGill Collaborative for AI and Society.
How is AI (re)shaping research, decision-making, and societal outcomes across disciplines?
MASTERING YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE AND UNLOCKING THE POWER OF NETWORKING
2026 Undergraduate Science Showcase
Startup Finances
In this workshop, you'll learn how venture capitalists (VCs) typically value an early-stage innovation-driven venture. To do that we'll go through and give examples on how to forecast sales and how to set pricing, how to forecast expenses and how to figure out the amount of capital needed to finance your business. We'll also explore some of the more common sources of cash from both public institutions and private organisations.
Final Exams
Startup Funding
Now that you have a grasp on how much money you need, this workshop will focus on the "deal". You'll learn what a venture capital fund is, its structure and how they operate, and what venture capitalists (VCs) look for in an early-stage innovation-driven venture. You'll also learn about the typical elements of a term sheet in connection with equity investments and simple agreements for future equity (SAFEs), and caveats when raising money.
Hughlings Jackson Lecture 2026: Behaviour, Brain Computation, and Evolution
Established in 1935, the Hughlings Jackson Lecture is The Neuro’s premier scientific lecture. It honours the legacy of British neurologist John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) who pioneered the development of neurology as a medical specialty. A reception will follow for registered attendees.
Registration coming soon.