Amii Monthly News - November 2023

Hey there,

We've seen a seismic shift in the AI landscape in the past year: new technologies, new experiences, and new approaches to how AI will transform our world. And Amii has been a global leader in the conversation on how AI will change our world and how AI advancement can be for good and for all.

We just released our annual Impact Report. It covers 12 exciting trends we've seen over the last year and Amii's influence in those areas. You can see the work we've done in pushing forward ethical AI, helping industries adopt machine learning, and expanding AI Literacy.

While we've seen enormous positive impacts from AI already, it is just the beginning. It's never been a better time to invest in AI. That's why I'm even more excited for what Amii has planned for the future.

We're recruiting the world's top AI researchers for 20 new faculty positions at the University of Alberta to advance interdisciplinary AI research. This includes using machine learning in quantum physics, Indigeneity, and biophysics.

I'm very proud of the work we've accomplished over the past year, and I look forward to everything the next year has to offer.

See you soon,

November Highlights

Community & Industry Updates:

• Learn about the biggest trends in artificial intelligence and how Amii is leading the way in shaping a positive AI future in our annual Impact Report.
• Amii is leading the way in AI literacy in schools with our K-12 pilot program. Find out how we're helping prepare K-12 students with a strong foundation as they move toward post-secondary education.
• Thanks to everyone who joined us for this year's TechAid. See how AI can be used to advance positive change and support our charity partners, Boyle Street Community Services and the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation.
• “Undergraduates are incredibly capable of doing super cool stuff.” Read how Amii alum Justin Stevens has created a pathway for hundreds of students to explore the potential of AI.
• CBC's Our Edmonton offered a behind-the-scenes look at Amii HQ and discussed the city's growing AI ecosystem. You can watch the full piece here.

Research Updates:

• How can machine learning aid in the shale oil production & extraction process? Read about how Amii & Kobold Completions Inc. partnered up to develop a new method for identifying incidents that might hinder efficiency.
• Amii Fellow & Canada AI Chair Russ Greiner discusses his work helping patients more accurately predict survival and advance better care strategies using AI.
• Why does AI make the predictions it does? Amii Fellow & Canada AI Chair Alona Fyshe explores the current state of AI interpretability and what the future holds.

Training Updates:

• ML Foundations 1 is your way to get a basic, high-level understanding of what’s important and relevant in machine learning. Sign up for our Dec. 7 course.
• Then expand on that knowledge with ML Foundations 2, where you'll be introduced to tools, strategies and knowledge regarding data and ML. The next session is on Dec. 14.
• Learn about the essential ethics considerations for organizations using artificial intelligence in our new AI Ethics 1 and AI Ethics 2 courses. Applications are now open for the next round of sessions.

AI Interdisciplinary Research

Join one of the country’s largest centres for fundamental AI research! The University of Alberta is hiring tenure-track faculty to explore how artificial intelligence can push the boundaries of interdisciplinary research across fields such as AI in drug discovery, remote sensing and agriculture.

Successful candidates will become an Amii Fellow and will be eligible for a Canada CIFAR AI Chair nomination.

Upcoming Events

natHACKS 2023: Reimagining What a Hackathon Can Be

Nov. 16 - 18, 2023

Amii is a proud supporter and partner of natHACKS 2023, Alberta’s biggest hackathon! Spanning over three weeks and culminating in a 64-hour hackathon weekend beginning November 16, 2023, natHACKS will combine extensive skills training, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities. This hybrid event will have in-person hubs in Edmonton, Calgary and Lethbridge.

More Details

IoT North Conference

Nov. 21 - 22, 2023

Celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship and investment in tech, IoT North Conference hosts a powerful gathering of the IoT Ecosystem, including leaders from industry, entrepreneurs, government, academia, and the investment community. Amii's own Russ Erickson will provide valuable insight into how AI is transforming all industries.

Learn More

Equity in Motion Episode 2: WAVE Presents a Panel Discussion on STEM

Nov. 29, 2023

This panel discussion brings a diverse range of perspectives, experiences, and expertise to the table, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and possibilities in promoting a more equitable society through STEM. Stephanie Enders (Amii's VP, Product) discusses how to foster a more inclusive and equitable future where STEM serves as a force for positive transformation.

Register today

Career Opportunities

• We're looking for a Machine Learning Intern to help develop a unique generative multi-media solution, Find out more and apply now!
• We've also got an opening for our Director, Engineering. Join us and help support our infrastructure and internal systems to ensure our ML research and Applied AI projects operate securely and effectively.
• The University of Alberta is searching for candidates for some of the researcher positions Amii announced earlier this year. They currently include:
  
  • Assistant Professor, Space Plasma Science AI/ML
  • Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Artificial Intelligence & Indigeneity
    
  • Assistant Professor, Remote Sensing and Machine Learning in Earth/Environmental Sciences
  • Assistant Professor, Biophysics and Machine Learning
  • Assistant Professor, Theoretical Quantum Physics & Machine Learning; CIFAR AI & QHA Chair

Keep up-to-date on all of our open postings on our Career Opportunities page.

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