As part of its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) program, CANSSI regularly organizes EDI workshops and training sessions for the statistical sciences community. Our next session is a French-language webinar presented by URelles, a Montreal-based EDI training provider whose mission is “to help Quebec organizations create inclusive and equitable cultures in order to position themselves […]
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025 Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m. Eastern time Location: On Zoom Join Us Join us for “Working with Physicists on Quantum ML” at the next NISS-CANSSI Collaborative Data Science Webinar. Presentation Abstract The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) and the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI) are pleased to present a collaborative webinar […]
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m. Eastern time Location: On Zoom Join Us Join us for “Deep Learning with ECG Data in the ICU: From Modelling to Actionable AI” at the next NISS-CANSSI Collaborative Data Science Webinar. Presentation Abstract This session will examine how deep learning methods can be leveraged to analyze electrocardiogram […]
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 Time: 12:00–13:00 Eastern time Location: On Zoom Join Us Join us for “Advancing Neonatal and Perinatal Research Through Collaborative Biostatistical Innovation” at the next NISS-CANSSI Collaborative Data Science Webinar. REGISTER ON ZOOM Presentation Abstract This session will focus on the role of modern data science and statistical methodology in advancing […]
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 9:00–16:00 Central Time Place: University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus, Armes Building, Room 201 Workshop Description This one-day workshop, titled “From Classical NLP to Large Language Models: Concepts, Architectures, and Practical Demonstrations,” is the fifth in the CANSSI Prairies Workshop Series in Data Science. It will be led by […]
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 Time: 13:00–14:00 Eastern time Location: CANCELLED Join Us This event has been cancelled. Join us for this special community roundtable on “Exploring Future Directions for the NISS/CANSSI Collaborative Data Science Series.” We would love to have your input. Presentation Abstract The NISS-CANSSI Collaborative Data Science webinar series is dedicated to […]
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026 Time: 10:30–12:00 Pacific time Location: Online or ESB 5104/5106 at the University of British Columbia Join Us This special event represents a convergence of the CANSSI SSC Seminar on Innovations in Statistics and Data Science and the Constance van Eeden Seminar, an annual event held at the University of British […]
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026 Time: 9:00–16:45 Central Time Place: University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus, Armes Building, Room 201, and on Zoom Workshop Description “Statistical Network Analysis for Omics Data,” led by Ali Shojaie, Norm Breslow Endowed Faculty Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Biostatistics and Professor in the Department of Statistics […]
On May 1, CANSSI and the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science will celebrate Florence Nightingale Day 2026 at Simon Fraser University! This one-day event is part of an international celebration that gives high school students, especially those from traditionally under-represented groups, a chance to explore educational and career opportunities in statistics and data science. […]
Event date: Friday, May 1, 2026 Entry deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026 Time: 10:30–14:00 ET Location: Hall Building, room to be determined, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec Could you present your statistics research in three minutes? That’s the challenge facing grad students and faculty members in CANSSI Quebec’s third annual Stats in a Flash: 180-Second Thesis […]
As part of its professional development initiatives, CANSSI is pleased to offer a workshop designed for faculty considering or transitioning into leadership roles. For many faculty, moving into a leadership position can conjure images of sacrifice or the “dark side,” but it can also present meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact within your institution. […]
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Time: 13:00–14:00 Eastern time Location: On Zoom Join Us Join us for “Bayesian Reconstruction of Ion Temperature and Amplitude Profiles in Inertial Confinement Fusion Diagnostics” at the May NISS-CANSSI Collaborative Data Science Webinar. REGISTER ON ZOOM Presentation Abstract Inertial confinement fusion (ICF) experiments rely on accurate ion temperature and emission […]