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DeepSense Info Session

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Learn about our AI, machine learning, and data analysis opportunities for your future co-ops, internships or research projects! Calling all undergrads and grads in Nova Scotia! Join DeepSense and learn about our AI, machine learning, and data analysis opportunities for your future co-ops, internships or research projects. Our session will dive into how DeepSense creates student/industry partnerships, how you can use our Super Computer infrastructure to build fascinating AI models, how to gain industry experience, and how to network and grow your career in a booming sector. DeepSense supports cost-effective collaborative projects between academic researchers and businesses in the ocean economy to drive innovation, commercialization, job creation and economic growth. By making better use of data through leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, DeepSense helps develop useful predictive models, analytical prototypes, and applications for use in the ocean economy. Delivered by partners with a global reputation, DeepSense is supported by IBM, Dalhousie University, the Province of Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Ocean Frontier Institute, and the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship.

Resume, Interviews, and Employment Opportunities

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Andrea Murray, New Grad Talent Acquisition Partner for Early Professionals at IBM, will guide the DeepSense community through a session to help you prepare for the next step in your career. You will learn how best to position yourself when applying for a new job, co-op or internship. This session will explore: Recommendations for writing a resume for a specific job Writing a quality cover letter How to prepare for an interview Employment opportunities at IBM Who should attend: Students looking for their first job after graduation Students in the middle of their degree applying for internships and co-ops Those interested in a refresher of what to do with their resumes Andrea Murray joined IBM in July 2020 after graduating from Saint Mary’s University with a Commerce Degree. She joined the Project Management practice through the IBM Associates program designed for new grads. Andrea is now the Talent Acquisition Partner for Early Professionals.

The World is Changing – Learn and Adapt

About this event Rick Power is an Innovation Executive with IBM, where he has spent his entire, 35-year career at the leading edge of technology, from mainframes to PCs, from the rise of the Internet to cloud computing and artificial intelligence. When asked, Rick always says he's still with IBM because the company is large enough to have lots of very different and extremely interesting roles. He's been able to convince IBM to let him tackle those fun jobs and has held national roles for almost 20 years now, while keeping Halifax as home base. He will speak to some of today's hot technologies and then offer his thoughts about how you can launch and then guide your career in such a way that you'll always have challenges, options and opportunities. DeepSense Discovery Sessions provide 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, 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 DeepSense sessions. DeepSense Discovery Sessions are held online and posted on the DeepSense YouTube […]

DeepSense Info Session

Online

About this event Calling all undergrads and grads in Nova Scotia! Join DeepSense and learn about our AI, machine learning, and data analysis opportunities for your future co-ops, internships or research projects. Our session will dive into how DeepSense creates student/industry partnerships, how you can use our Super Computer infrastructure to build fascinating AI models, how to gain industry experience, and how to network and grow your career in a booming sector. DeepSense supports cost-effective collaborative projects between academic researchers and businesses in the ocean economy to drive innovation, commercialization, job creation and economic growth. By making better use of data through leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, DeepSense helps develop useful predictive models, analytical prototypes, and applications for use in the ocean economy. Delivered by partners with a global reputation, DeepSense is supported by IBM, Dalhousie University, the Province of Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Ocean Frontier Institute, and the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship.

Ocean of Data Challenge: Coastal Communities and Climate Change

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COVE and DeepSense with special guest Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) are hosting the second Ocean Data Challenge. This free event will span two evenings and begins on February 8th (6 pm) with an introduction to the Challenge, presentations from experts, and the chance to ask questions to help idea exploration. The Challenge concludes one week later, on February 15th with presentations from participants to our panel of judges. This challenge allows you to work at your own pace to explore ways to learn about ocean data, meet others with the same interests and bring together unique skills to create a team. This is a fantastic way to show off your design, programming or other talents. Not to mention more than $2,000 in prizes! The challenge is broken down into three Challenge Streams: Under the Water, On the Water, and Around the Water. Individuals and teams will be asked to choose one stream and provide interdisciplinary ideas for helping understand the coastal community impacts. Each stream can be used to explore different types of data, for example: “Under the Water” can explore ocean compensation (pollutants, algal blooms), “On the Water” can include storm surges and the water level rises and “Around […]

Resume Tips and Reviews with IBM

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Tips for creating the best resume with a chance to have your personal resume reviewed by an expert from IBM We are bringing back Andrea Murray, New Grad Talent Acquisition Partner for Early Professionals at IBM, by popular demand! In this Discovery Session Andrea will guide the DeepSense community through preparing your resume as you move forward in your career. We will be diving deeper into what it takes to build a resume that will stand out by reviewing your resumes! We are looking for students to submit their resumes to be reviewed. Please note that submitted resumes will be shared during the session, so ensure the resume is scrubbed of personal details (eg. Name and contact info), the important details that should be kept include your experience, education, objective statement, skills, certifications, etc. If you are interested in submitting your resume for review, please email it to info@deepsense.ca by Monday, March 28th at 12pmAST. There is no guarantee that your resume will be used in the session. Who should attend: Students looking for their first job after graduation Students in the middle of their degree applying for internships and co-ops Those interested in a refresher of what to do […]

Ocean of Data Challenge: One Port City Begins

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About this event Halifax Port Authority, PSA Halifax, COVE and DeepSense are are hosting the third Ocean Data Challenge. This free event will kick off on Monday, May 2nd at 4pm ADT with an introduction to the Challenge, presentations from experts, and the chance to ask questions to help idea exploration. Participants submit their video presentation on Monday, May 16th and the winners are announced on Friday, May 20th. Recently PSA Halifax acquired the Fairview Cove container terminal, and now owns both the Fairview Cove and the Atlantic Hub container terminals in Halifax, making our port unified like few others. The Port of Halifax now has one terminal operator, one railroad operator, and one port authority. This change helps Halifax become a One Port City and will create new opportunities for our community. This Data Challenge will invite participants to imagine new ways to drive port efficiency and sustainability, and to help us better understand and communicate the benefits of being a single container terminal operator port. We are inviting students at post-secondary institutions across Atlantic Canada to use ocean data to examine how we can drive urban port sustainability through this Challenge. The challenge is broken down into three […]

STEM Connector @ the PIER

The PIER 1209 Marginal Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join STEM Connector to network, celebrate our rebranding, and learn about the free flash mentorship program through DeepSense and Surge. About this event After two years of online meetings, let's re-connect in person! Join local students and industry professionals in the first STEM Connector networking event. Take time to make new connections, grow your network, and refresh yourself with local treats as we celebrate the rebranding of STEM Connector, formerly known as the DeepSense X SURGE Industry Mentorship Program. The event kicks off at 4pmADT and runs till 6pmADT, drop in at any point during that time for networking and refreshments. STEM Connector Program STEM Connector is a free program that uses a flash mentorship model to provide short-term but meaningful connections with mentors to work on specific skills in your field. STEM Connector is run through the MentorCity online platform, where you can choose your own mentor for short-term mentorship, schedule meeting times, chat and collaborate with people across the STEM spectrum. If you haven’t already, make sure you sign up for STEM Connector today: https://deepsense.ca/mentorship/ Location The PIER is a sector-focused living lab for port innovation, planning and strategy established by the Halifax Port Authority. Located at the […]

STEM Connector @ The Commons

Halifax Commons 5816 Cogswell Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Cool off with STEM Connector at the Halifax Commons! About this event Celebrate the connections you made this summer at STEM Connector and join us in the Halifax Commons for freezies and frisbees. Bring your own snacks and blanket and meet STEM students and future colleagues for a relaxing outdoor social. Location: An email and Instagram post will be made on the day of the event with the exact location. Follow @deepsenseca or @surgeinnovation for more updates. Rain Date: 6 pm, Thursday, August 18. About Us STEM Connector is a flash mentorship program connecting post-secondary STEM students with industry professionals, researchers, and other students for professional development. We work to provide short-term, meaningful connections with mentors and peers to work on specific skills in your field. STEM Connector is run through the MentorCity online platform, where you can choose your own mentor for short-term mentorship, schedule meeting times, and chat and collaborate with people across the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math spectrum. Our program runs three terms in a year with members able to sign up for one or more terms. STEM Connector fall term starts September 1, but you can join at any time.