Under the patronage of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO
Organized by STEM Fellowship, in partnership with
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Let’s Talk Science, NRC, RBC Future Launch, SciNet UofT, University of Calgary Hunter Hub, Canadian Science Publishing, Overleaf, Cisco Academy
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Addressing climate change and conserving biodiversity requires the innovative fusion of generative AI and cybersecurity. Generative AI’s capacity for data-driven insights can offer unparalleled comprehension of local ecosystems. This includes creating predictive models by analyzing data from diverse sources, such as local flora and fauna patterns. Yet, the integrity of this ecological data is paramount. Cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in safeguarding data from unauthorized breaches and potential misuse.
We urge students to leverage AI’s analytical prowess for biodiversity conservation while ensuring robust protection of crucial ecological data. Your strategies can redefine the way we perceive and undertake biodiversity conservation in our communities.
CANADA EAST FINALS & Winners
TORONTO, FEB 16, 2024
Finalists’ Manuscripts
Guests/Dignitaries:
The Honourable Edith Dumont
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Dr. Daniel Gruner
CTO, SciNet, UofT
Dr. Bonnie Schmidt
CM, FRSC, Founding President, Let’s Talk Science
Dr. Joel Levine
Chair, UofT, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
The Honourable Kirsty Duncan
PC, MP
Dr. Marsha Chechik
Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto
Judges:
Roland Kuhn
Principal Research Officer
Digital Technologies
Ryan Huron
Environmental & Social Risk Analytics, RBC
Marta Wierzbicka Verby
Director Of Laboratory Operations at Deep Genomics
Prizes:
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Academic prizes:
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Scholarly publication of all project abstracts and full manuscripts publication of winning project papers in the STEM Fellowship Journal, published by Canadian Science Publishing
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CISCO Tech Award
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Monetary prizes:
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RBC Arnold Chan Memorial Award for Student Innovation ($1000)
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CC UNESCO Scholarly Communication Awards In memoriam of Mohammad and Zeynab Asadi-Lari ($1000)
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Let’s Talk Science: Analytics Talent Award ($1000)
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NRC Award: Digital Research Award ($1000)
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Hillfield Strathallan College: AI Inquiry Excellence Award ($1000)
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CANADA WEST FINALS
CALGARY, FEB 10, 2024
Finalists’ Manuscripts
A Conditional Generative Adversarial Network to Simulate Species Coexistence Patterns
Students: Audrey Li, Bella Jiao, Victoria Yan, and Wesley Deng
School: Henry Wise Wood High School, Old Scona Academic High School
Winner: Scholarly Communications Award in Memoriam of Mohammad and Zeynab Asadi-Lari
AI’s Role in Identifying Sites of Landfill Through Deep Learning Models
Students: Yixin (Sophie) Jiang, Daisy Xia, Yihan Wang, Vincent Zhengran Xiao, and Eric Tam
School: Richmond Secondary School, Semiahmoo Secondary School, Collingwood School, Port Moody Secondary School, Collingwood School
Winner: RBC Arnold Chan Memorial Award for Student Innovation
Impacts of Agricultural Activity on Fish Biodiversity in Freshwater Ecosystems
Students: Robert Lin, Shotaro Richardson, Arya Shahabi, Jasleen Randhawa, and Abigail Conley
School: Westmount Charter School, Earl Haig Secondary School, Westmount Secondary School
Winner: Let’s Talk Science Analytics Talent Award
Guests/Dignitaries:
Jyoti Gondek
Mayor of the City of Calgary
Dr. Joel Martin
NRC’s Chief Digital Research Officer and Chief Science Officer
Dr. Ed McCauley
President, University of Calgary
Rajan Sawhney
MLA Calgary-North West, Minister of Advanced Education of Alberta
Court Ellingson
MLA Calgary Foothills, Critic for Technology & Innovation
Judges:
Dave Carter
National Research, Council
Vivek Saahil
Manager – Strategic Business Analysis, Planning & Support, Pratt & Whitney Canada
Nick Butt
Senior Outreach Coordinator at Let’s Talk Science
Joan Voasschaert
Data Science at AltaML
Prizes:
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Academic prizes:
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Scholarly publication of all project abstracts and full manuscripts publication of winning project papers in the STEM Fellowship Journal, published by Canadian Science Publishing
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CISCO Tech Award
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Monetary prizes:
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RBC Arnold Chan Memorial Award for Student Innovation ($1000)
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CC UNESCO Scholarly Communication Awards In memoriam of Mohammad and Zeynab Asadi-Lari ($1000)
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Let’s Talk Science Analytics Talent Award ($1000)
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NRC Award: Digital Research Award ($1000)
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