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SUMMARY:Ocean of Data: AI in Action\, featuring Building Bridges
DESCRIPTION:Join this special edition of the Ocean of Data Challenge\, featuring Building Bridges. Hosted by DeepSense\, COVE\, and ShiftKey Labs\, this exciting challenge offers a unique opportunity to collaborate and develop innovative ideas! The free event kicks off on Tuesday\, June 3rd at 6 pm AST with an introduction to the challenge\, expert presentations\, and a Q&A session to help fuel your creativity. Participants must submit video entries by 11:59 pm AST on Tuesday\, June 17th. Judges will review submissions over the following two weeks\, and winners will be announced on Thursday\, July 3rd. \nWho should participate?  \nGreat ideas often emerge from diverse perspectives\, so we encourage students from all disciplines to participate – whether that be computer science\, engineering\, biology\, sustainability\, business\, or any other program! Participants must be current students (full-time or part-time) or recent graduates (within the past 12 months) of a post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada. You can choose to work solo or collaborate with a team of up to five members. Please make sure to review the Official Rules below. \nThe Rules \n\nCompetitors must either own the rights to all software used in their project or have written permission from the owner.\nSubmissions can be as simple as an infographic or as complex as a machine learning model for predictions. Surprise us! Projects will be judged on their clarity\, creativity\, and potential impact.\nCompetitors can participate individually or in teams of up to 5 members.\nSubmissions must not include any confidential information.\nEach project must be based on data from the CIOOS Data Portal\, with the source clearly cited in the presentation\, infographic\, visual\, or slides (additional data sources can be used to supplement CIOOS data).\nCompetitors must currently live in Canada and have an active Canadian bank account.\nCompetitors must be a current part-time or full-time student at a post-secondary institution in Canada OR have graduated from one of these institutions within the past 12 months.\n\nFor more information\, visit https://deepsense.ca/ocean-of-data-challenge/. If you have any questions regarding eligibility\, reach out to info@deepsense.ca.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ocean-of-data-ai-in-action-featuring-building-bridges
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Ocean of Data,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Ocean of Data: Telling Ocean Stories featuring Ocean Networks Canada
DESCRIPTION:Post-secondary students across Canada\, test your skills in the Ocean of Data Challenge! \nDeepSense\, ShiftKey Labs\, and COVE are excited to host the 11th Ocean of Data Challenge: Telling Ocean Stories\, featuring Ocean Networks Canada. \nJoin us virtually on February 6th at 6 pm AST to learn about Ocean Networks Canada and explore the vital role of science communication in making data accessible\, engaging\, and meaningful for diverse audiences. \nThe Ocean of Data Challenge invites participants to dive into data at their own pace\, showcase their skills\, and compete for cash prizes! The challenge is divided into three streams: On the Water\, In the Water\, and Around the Water. Participants will select a stream and develop a solution to transform ocean data into an impactful narrative. Each stream highlights different types of data\, inspiring creative approaches to science communication and storytelling. \nSign Up Here: https://bit.ly/4g9CRp2
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ocean-of-data-telling-ocean-stories-featuring-ocean-networks-canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250123T183000
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SUMMARY:GGJ Workshop: Virtual Reality with Unreal Engine 5
DESCRIPTION:Get started on setting up VR in Unreal Engine and designing your game with VR-specific interactions to immerse your players into your worlds. Your workshop leader will be Pedram Safari\, many-time Game Jam winner and developer at local game studio\, Maritime Digital Art & Design.  \n📅 Date: January 23\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 5:00PM-6:30PM\n📌 Location: Mona Campbell\, Room 1201 (Hybrid: Teams link will be sent out)\n✍️ Register Here: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events\n\nPlease note: This workshop is available to everyone\, whether they have signed up for Global Game Jam or not! If you haven’t signed up for the Jam but you want to\, follow this link: https://bit.ly/40b5QTt
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ggj-workshop-virtual-reality
CATEGORIES:Skills Development,Virtual
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SUMMARY:GGJ Workshop: Jamming with Unreal Engine 5
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will be guided on some of the main components you need to understand to make a game in Unreal Engine 5 in the context of a game jam. How to set up a level\, what is a game mode\, what is a player controller\, how to work with blueprints (especially in a team context)\, how to work with materials\, how to make UI components\, and more! We will be explore the basics of the engine and understand why things are designed the way they are because it can be a bit confusing to get into for the first time. Game Developer\, Rose Dufresne\, understands that a lot of tutorials try to cover everything (e.g. lumen\, Niagara\, nanites… what even are these\, and do we really even need this information to make a silly game?). They can come off as overwhelming and much of the knowledge can get lost quite quickly. So\, she wants to present you with information that will hopefully stick with you from one game jam to another! \n📅 Date: January 22\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 5:00PM-6:30PM\n📌 Location: Virtual (Teams link will be sent out)\n✍️ Register Here: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events\n\nPlease note: This workshop is available to everyone\, whether they have signed up for Global Game Jam or not! If you haven’t signed up for the Jam but you want to\, follow this link: https://bit.ly/40b5QTt
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ggj-workshop-unreal-5
CATEGORIES:Skills Development,Virtual
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SUMMARY:STEM Connector: Resume Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take your resume to the next level? Join us on June 26th at 12 PM ADT on Zoom for an exclusive workshop with DeepSense’s Program Manager\, Alex Pottier. Gain invaluable insights and expert tips to craft a standout resume that showcases your skills and achievements. Whether entering the job market or seeking a career change\, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to make a lasting impression. Don’t miss this opportunity to put your best foot forward and open doors to new career possibilities! \nSpeaker Bio \nAlex Pottier is originally from the village of Tusket\, Nova Scotia\, and graduated in 2020 from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering. After spending time working in defense\, he moved to DeepSense to work as a program manager. For the past year and a bit\, he has been helping Canadian companies in the ocean sector leverage their data to create machine learning solutions\, while providing Atlantic Canada post-secondary students with industry experience. \nThe STEM Connector Mentorship Program provides industry partners and students from any academic institution with an interest in data science and the ocean sector to learn more about the ocean economy\, and ocean data\, participate in challenges presented by ocean-related companies and explore the potential of ocean data. Students (and non-students) are welcome to attend any and all STEM Connector. \nDate: June 26\, 2024\nTime: 12:00PM-1:00PM ATD\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link will be provided to registrants)\nRegistration: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stemconnector/1288608
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/stem-connector-resume-building-workshop
CATEGORIES:Info Session,Skills Development,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Ocean of Data Challenge: Halting the Harbour
DESCRIPTION:Post-secondary students across Atlantic Canada\, test your skills in the Ocean of Data Challenge! DeepSense\,  The PIER\, ShiftKey Labs and COVE are thrilled to be hosting the 9th Ocean of Data Challenge: Halting the Harbour to explore how we can illuminate the significant role of the Halifax Harbour in many of our day to day lives. On Monday\, June 10th at 6 pm ADT\, join us for a FREE online webinar where a panel of experts in the ocean industry will introduce you to current topics and challenges affecting the Halifax Harbour. With three challenge streams to choose from\, you can find creative ways to analyze and share vessel\, ecosystem\, and community data to make it accessible to the general public. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference and win cash prizes!  \nKickoff Date: June 10\, 2024\nKickoff Time: 6:00PM ATD\nSubmission Deadline: June 23\, 2024 at 11:59PM\nLocation: Virtual (link will be sent to registrants)\nRegistration: https://bit.ly/OOD-DeepSense
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ocean-of-data-challenge-halting-the-harbour
CATEGORIES:Hackathon,Virtual
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SUMMARY:STEM Connector: Innovate\, Create\, Elevate - Lessons from Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about entrepreneurship? Join us for our last STEM connector event of the semester as we talk with a panel of entrepreneurs about their journeys through their ventures. Join us virtually on March 19 at 3pm as we delve into the multifaceted world of entrepreneurship\, uncovering the challenges\, triumphs\, and invaluable lessons learned along the way. You’ll also have the chance to ask our panel anything you’ve been curious about in entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur\, aspiring startup founder\, or simply curious about the entrepreneurial ecosystem\, this panel promises valuable insights\, inspiration\, and takeaways. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and empower the next generation of trailblazers.  \nDate: March 19\, 2024 \nTime: 3:00PM \nLocation: Virtual! \nRegistration: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stemconnector/1165860
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/stem-connector-innovate-create-elevate-lessons-from-entrepreneurs
CATEGORIES:Networking,Virtual
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