Electrical & Computer Engineering - Undergrad U of T

10/07/2021

Health & Wellness Peer Support Service Re-Launches
Peer Supporters will be providing drop-in support from 11 AM to 4 PM ET, Wednesday to Friday. Students don’t have to make an appointment, they simply have to go to the Peer Support Webpage and click the Zoom link during hours of operation to be connected with a Peer Supporter.

Peer Support is a non-clinical mental health intervention that and can precede, compliment, or succeed traditional counselling. Many students will benefit from Peer Support by gaining immediate emotional support, a tailored referral to on and off campus resources, or a connection to urgent and emergency resources when necessary. Here are some practical ways Peer Supporters can help:
• They can assist students in drafting a tough e-mail (for example, self-advocating for supports)
• They could role play difficult conversations with students, so they’re better prepared to have it
• They listen actively, take a strengths-based approach, and leave students with useful coping skills
• They can help explore tough questions like “Should I drop this course?” or “I’m having a tough time. Can you help?”

08/25/2021

Hello UofT community!

The federal election is less than a month away.

The results of this election impact all students and we believe it is important that their voices are heard.

Our first roundtable meeting is on August 26 at 1:30pm over zoom

If you would like to attend this meeting or future roundtable meetings please fill out this form:
https://forms.office.com/r/MxDTrLQe3k

This is a group that welcomes all students, staff and faculty. The goal of the group is to collaborate on ideas, cross-promote events and increase U of T student voter turnout and civic engagement.

We are receiving a lot of information from Elections Canada and other official sources that would be useful for students in relation to this election.
If you would like to stay up to date with and election information related to students to share in residence or with your student community please join our mailing list!
https://forms.office.com/r/grWtHhfbbQ
Please reach out if you have any questions!

Sincerely,
The Roundtable Co-Chairs

Damon Singh
Student Life Officer, Recognized Campus Organizations
Student & Campus Community Development
[email protected]

Danielle Dinuzio
Coordinator, Integrated Learning and Community Engagement
Hart House
[email protected]

Kristina Minnella
Coordinator, Community Projects
Centre for Community Partnerships
[email protected]

Madeline Poole
Engagement Coordinator, Government Relations Office
[email protected]

06/16/2021

Inviting students who are trans, nonbinary, and/or otherwise gender nonconforming for an interview!

The Innovation Hub warmly invites students who identify as trans, transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer and/or who are questioning their gender identity to participate in an interview about their experiences filling out surveys and forms at UofT. We would love to hear about your thoughts on gender categories used on UofT surveys and forms as well as anything else you would like to share in order to better understand how to support your needs at UofT.

The interviews will be virtual and take 40 minutes to 1 hour. All identifying information (name, faculty, etc.) will kept confidential and separate from the data used to compile these suggestions. Each interviewee will receive a $10 gift card as a thank you.

Interested? Send us a message: [email protected]

06/16/2021

2021 Restore Sessions

Upcoming sessions

Friday, June 18, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
From Pain to Hope: Restoration and Healing for Jewish Community
Open to: Students, staff, and faculty at the University of Toronto who identify as members of the Jewish community.

Monday, June 21, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Stories through Dialogue: Journeys of Wellness and Hope
Join us for a facilitated dialogue and reflections informed by teachings from the Muslim faith.
Open to: Students, staff, and faculty at the University of Toronto who identify as members of the Muslim community.

For further information and registration, please visit:
https://antiracism.utoronto.ca/reflect-restore-action/

Shared Strength: A Day for Wellness, Healing and Hope
Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM EST
We are Here: A Journey of Wellness, Healing and Hope
Open to: All students, staff, faculty, and external community members.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Prioritizing Wellness: Grounding Strategies to Recharge Ourselves
Open to: All students, staff, faculty, and external community members.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Healing through Art
Open to: All students, staff, faculty, and external community members.

For further information and registration, please visit:
https://antiracism.utoronto.ca/reflect-restore-action/

Reflect. Restore. Action. Join us as we engage in discussion and activities to restore, organize and take action as we navigate these challenging times. by ARCDO & Hill Studio The Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office is excited to announce the launch of Restore @ U of T – a Restoration Program ...

05/19/2021

Job and Research Opportunities: The Wireless Laboratory (WirLab) at the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the area of Signal Processing, Wireless Communication, and Machine Learning for the Summer (June 1st - August 31st). The WirLab is an interdisciplinary research facility at the ECE department at UofT under the supervision of Professor Shahrokh Valaee. The successful candidate will work on an ongoing project for Activity Recognition using Wifi technology which is conducted jointly with Huawei Canada. For more information please visit https://www.comm.utoronto.ca/~valaee/. The outcome of this project will be publications and release of the algorithms and codes.

As a Research Assistant, you will join a research team in the WirLab for the ex*****on of the research plans in the Activity Recognition project. We are Particularly interested in the following topics:

● Design of Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) and Transformer architectures
● State-of-the-art algorithm development and implementation in Python
● Time-series data categorization and classification of Channel State Information (CSI) data
● User Interface (UI) cloud-based design for data collection and compilation

The successful candidate will be preferably third or fourth year undergraduate majoring in ECE, EngSci, or CS disciplines. Exceptional candidates from second year undergraduate will also be considered. The following lists the minimum criteria for qualification:

● Related course-work in Machine Learning, Signal Processing, and Machine Intelligence.
● Experience in data structures or algorithms from coursework, projects, research, internships, or other practical experience.
● Experience in Software Development and coding including but not limited to Python (Pytorch), C/C++, and/or Julia
● Demonstrably good grades (at least 3.0 CGPA, preferably 3.5+)
● Excellent written and oral communication skills, willingness to learn and work in a team
● Working hours are five days per week between 9:00AM to 5:00PM

The following are preferred qualification criteria:

● In-depth knowledge of RNN and Transformer networks for Time-series classification
● Understanding of Wifi technology, Channel State Information and localization in Indoor-settings
● Proven experience with Pytorch machine learning library in Python

The research assistants will be required to discuss and work with the supervisor on a daily basis, develop code, and present work in oral and report form. The supervisor will be available to discuss challenges, provide guidance and assist with problem solving and ensuring the student is getting the appropriate support, making good progress, and the project is on track.

05/12/2021

Survey for All engineering undergrads at UofT

3 raffle prizes offered, each worth $35 CAD

Deadline extended: 16th May

https://redcap.utoronto.ca/surveys/?s=EYHPHXXH3P

Help us understand your knowledge and actions related to your personal greenhouse gas emissions by contributing to research at UofT’s Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering.

Note: You may have already seen this announcement through one of you courses or an engineering newsletter.

Our thanks for those of you who have already completed the survey.

We now invite those who have not yet done so to participate if you so choose.

04/20/2021

THE INNOVATION HUB IS HIRING FOR THE SUMMER 2021 WORK STUDY TERM!
There are a number of summer positions that might be of interest to ECE students, the below and the Data Coding position here:

We’re excited to share some of the wonderful opportunities that are available for students at the Innovation Hub through the Work Study Program for Summer 2021! All of our work will continue to be virtual as we navigate new and…

04/13/2021

The BI is a two year, second entry Bachelor’s degree, meaning students are eligible after completing 10 FCEs.

The curriculum lies at the intersection of technology and social sciences/humanities. Coursework draws on design, critical information studies, and computer science. The curriculum consists of studio courses where students learn hands on technical skills (coding and UX) as well as lecture/seminar courses that focus on social critique.

Our application is currently open for September 2021 admission.

If you would like more information we are happy to host a smaller workshop or meet one-on-one.

03/30/2021

Title: Career Chat: Job Search & Religious Identities
Date/Time: Thursday, April 8th 2:30PM – 3:30PM
Registration Link: https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=28434

Description
• Are you curious about how faith and career choices intersect?
• Join us as we explore what it means to bring our whole selves to careers.
In this interactive themed discussion, co-hosted by Career Exploration & Education and Multi-faith Centre you and a small group of your peers will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss how faith and religious values can inform the career journey.

Title: Career Chat: Navigating Disclosure & Accommodations
Date/Time: Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Registration Link: https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=28393

Description
• Wondering how to have conversations with employers about disclosure and accommodations.
• Not sure when would be the "right" time to disclose or request accommodations?
Often navigating disclosure and accommodations can feel intimidating or overwhelming. In this interactive themed discussion, co-facilitated by a Career Educator and an Accessibility Advisor, you and a small group of your peers will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss strategies for navigating disclosure and accommodations.

03/12/2021

COVID-19 Grief & Loss
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Location: The webinar link will be shared with you via email prior to the session start time.
Grief is a natural response to loss. During the current global pandemic many people are experiencing a comprehensive spectrum of loss: the loss of loved ones, going to the office, social connections, a sense of normalcy, physical and financial security etc. This session will help participants understand grief and loss and equip them with strategies to respond to and cope with the particular losses brought about by the pandemic.
Objectives
 Understand what grief is within the context of COVID-19
 Recognize how grief and loss manifest themselves
 Learn about healthy ways of coping with grief
 Recognize barriers to grieving
 Learn how to support a grieving person
Facilitator: Rensia Melles has over 20 years of experience in the EAP field. Early in her career she worked as a counsellor and has held progressive positions as a clinical supervisor, director of operations and senior consultant for global EAPs. Rensia is passionate about fostering workplace mental health. She also has a specialized interest in the impact of culture on mental health and relationships, as well as cross cultural adaptation and relocation. Currently she works as a workplace psychological health and safety advisor and facilitator. Rensia has a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Amsterdam and is a Canadian Mental Health Association certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor.
Registration required. University of Toronto students, staff, faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and their partners are welcome. If you have any access needs to ensure your full participation in this event, please contact the Family Care Office and we will try our best to work with you and make appropriate arrangements

03/03/2021

Here are Health & Wellness workshops for the month of March:
• Coping Skills: If you’re having trouble coping with the demands of university life—or even regular everyday situations—this workshop series will help you develop coping skills.
o Balanced Thinking: March 2, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
o Healthy Behaviours: March 9, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
o Emotion Regulation: March 16, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
o Balanced Living: March 23, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
• Mindful Eating: Join us for a mindful exploration of healthy eating and how our relationship with food can affect our mood. March 4, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
• Managing Exam & Test Anxiety: Mastering exams takes practice. You’ll develop skills associated with exam performance including preparation strategies, study techniques, and ways to manage anxiety during exam season. March 5, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
• Community Support Group: Join a series of peer-to-peer group support sessions. Students will have the chance to get to know and support each another, learn from experts on how to navigate everyday challenges, and connect with long-term support resources.
o Managing Motivation & Productivity: March 10, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
• Connections Coaching Workshop Series: This three-part workshop series is an interactive exploration of skills and strategies to feel more connected to others.
o Making Social Connections: March 10, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
• Breathe Well: Learn about the benefits of restorative breath, try new techniques for relaxation such as muscle tension reduction and learn new tips for taking time to pause and recharge. March 22, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
• Building Positive Mental Health – Healthy U Crew Edition: This peer-led workshop will help you learn strategies to promote and build positive mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. March 26, 12 – 1: 30pm.
• Sleep Well: Feeling too busy or stressed to get a good sleep? Come learn about what you can do to improve your sleep and feel more rested and refreshed. March 29, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
• Grief Support Sharing Circle: An informal mutual support group for students who have experienced a death, as well as students experiencing anticipatory grief. March 30, 3 - 5 p.m.

All workshop times listed are in EST (Eastern Standard Time) and will be taking place online on the Blackboard Collaborate platform (Exception: Grief Support Sharing Circle). All offerings are available to UTSC, UTM, and UTSG students unless indicated otherwise. Spaces are limited, so please register early to secure a spot.

If you have any questions about these workshop sessions, please reach out to [email protected].

Asynchronous Offerings:
• COVID-19 & Your Mental Health Video Series: Watch 20-minute videos to learn quick coping strategies that you can apply to day-to-day life for managing feelings of anxiety & uncertainty, low mood & sadness, and frustration & irritability. The Companion Guide attached to this email can be used for your reference.
• It takes just three steps to help – Identify, Assist, Refer (IAR): Learn steps to help students in distress and gain access to tailored, tri-campus university directories of services and supports in 30 minutes or less through this free online training module. Training is available to all campus members.
• Online Coping Skills Workshop Series: If you're having trouble coping with the demands of university life - or even regular everyday situations - this series of workshops can help you build the skills you need to thrive. For facilitated sessions, check out the coping skills series on CLNx.
• LivingWorks START: 90-minute, e-learning program that teaches learners to recognize when someone is thinking about su***de and steps to connect them to help. Currently available to student leaders at a reduced cost.

Subscribe and Connect:
• Subscribe to the Health & Wellness Newsletter: Bringing student-centric St. George campus Health & Wellness news, information, and updates to students on a bi-weekly basis. All campus members are encouraged to subscribe to stay informed.
• Health & Wellness Peer Support Service: Need real-time support from a peer? Want a safe space to chat? Now you can get it. U of T St. George students can access drop-in support from a trained Peer Support online on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.


In the spirit of solidarity,

Health Promotion Programs
Health & Wellness, University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z9, Canada

03/03/2021

Ready to Work: Accessibility Services and Careers Event Series. Last week we kicked off the series with our Online Resume Reviews and we still have two panels and a workshop coming up. Please sign up directly using the links below:

Navigating Disability & Work: Alumni StoriesLinks to an external site., March 11, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Disclosure & Accommodation in the Workplace: Employer PanelLinks to an external site., March 17, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Developing a Flexible Career StrategyLinks to an external site., March 31, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
The events are catered to students who self-identify as living with a disability.