CEPS Diversity Scholarship 2023 winner Mya Simpson is an active member of the UofG community and spends most of her free time contributing to make our campus a safer and more inclusive space for everyone. We sat down with her to disucss what IEDI means to her in general and with respect to her field of study.
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Researchers produce and study a new class of light-sensing proteins that can help us better understand how life evolved. Proteins are indispensable molecules for sustaining life.
Each year, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) celebrates the outstanding achievements of our students with an Awards Night that features a reception and an opportunity to recognize philanthropic contributions from friends of CEPS and the University of Guelph. Their generous contributions advance CEPS priorities and help provide pathways for accessible education through scholarships.
Meet Kira Tarasuk, a 5th year student at the University of Guelph, majoring in Math with an emphasis in Computer Science. Kira established herself as a champion for the Math and Stats program by becoming involved in both extracurricular and academic activities.
Cherries, with their luscious taste and brilliant red hue, have been a symbol of abundance and life in various cultures. But beyond their aesthetic appeal, they hold a hidden potential waiting to be unlocked. In the heart of Ontario's fertile Niagara region, an innovative initiative is taking shape.
Dr. Ashutosh Singh, an Associate Professor from the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph specializing in food and bioprocess, is on a mission to revolutionize the way we view and promote lesser-known varieties of cherries.
The Cherry on Top
University of Guelph's Dr. Ali Dehghantanha has been awarded $30,000 to support a project called "AI-based Cyber Threat Intel and Executive Reporting: Delivering Accurate and Actionanle Insights. The research will collaborate with Cooperators Group and Brandon University.
Project Description
Researchers test how consistent a model’s predictions are when implemented by different computer programs.
Modelling Waste Decomposition
The Doody Family Chair donated the Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) Fund for Women in Engineering (WIE). We decided to find out about the impact of these positions in supporting current students to gain invaluable research experience this past summer.
Q: When did you graduate? What program were you in?
A: I graduated in Spring 2021 with a Bachelor of Computing (Co-op). My major was in Software Engineering and my minor was in Math.
Q: When did you become interested in your field?