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Workshops

Data Fluency

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  • Multivariate Data Processing

  • Computer Programming (R, Python)

  • Data Management and Stewardship (FAIR Principles)

Innovation in Entrepreneurship

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  • TEA and LCA for Bioproduct Biotechnologies

  • Open Science and Innovative Business Models

  • Data Management and Open Access (Public Data Repositories)

Communication & Leadership

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  • Science Communication

  • Data Visualization Tools

  • Authentic Leadership and Inclusive Cultures (EDI)

Date
Title
Description
Presenter(s)
Attend
Nov 27, 2024Data Management WorkshopDepositing Research Data in UofT Dataverse (Borealis)Jasmine Lefresne, U. Toronto17
Oct. 10, 2024Technoeconomic Assessment In PracticeSeminar followed by an interactive session where we apply the learnings to main bioprocesses being researched at BioZone and/or external examples.Matyas Kosa, West Fraser31
Sep. 19, 2024Science Communication WorkshopMaster communication skills to learn how to engage with any audience through hands-on exercises and science communication models. Effective science communication bridges the gap between scientific research and the public and ensures that complex scientific concepts are made accessible, understandable and relevant to all communities.Roberto Verdecchia, UTSC and Filmmaker37
Sep. 12, 2024Breakthroughs and Innovation Talk Series (BioZone BITS)Systems Mapping: Seeing The Forest As Well As The TreesEmily Moore (U. Toronto Troost ILead)30
July 31 & August 7, 2024Data Visualization With Python WorkshopSession 1: Introduction to data visualization and Python refresher

Session 2: Practical application of Bokeh library (and bring own data)
A practical, hands-on session using the Python programming language and Bokeh library for interactive plotting and visualizations.		Nikolaos Anesiadis, RBC & U. Toronto27
Jul. 9, 2024Breakthroughs and Innovation Talk Series (BioZone BITS)Multiple Micronutrient Fortification of Foods – An UpdateMarthi Venkatesh-Mannar, CGEN (U. Toronto)37
Jul. 4, 2024Open Science Town HallDebunking common myths about open science. Q&A with a panel of experts who practice open science daily.
  • Aled Edwards, U. Toronto & SGC
  • Rachel Harding, U. Toronto & SGC
  • Elizabeth Edwards, U. Toronto
  • Emma Master, U. Toronto
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    Feb. 6, 2024System Mapping the Ontario Bioeconomy WorkshopWhy do researchers have a hard time scaling up and proving out their discoveries? How do policy priorities and public perceptions interact to create market pulls for certain bioproducts? What are the major beliefs holding people back from adopting bio-products at large? And how do they influence our funding? We will explore and tackle these questions using system mapping approach.Khadija Rana, U. Toronto27
    Dec. 5, 2023Troost ILead Workshop: Exploring Your Leadership Style & Working Effectively with OthersParticipants will complete a short inventory that provides insight into their preference for leading and working with others. Participants will learn about the strengths of their leadership style and how it influences their approach to decision-making, communication and conflict management. Explore how to identify and leverage team members’ strengths, how diverse leadership styles can contribute to effective communication and dynamics, and how to flex our personal styles to accommodate and draw forth the strengths of others. Participants will leave with resources that will support their leadership identity and working with others more generally. Learning Outcomes:
  • Embrace a personally and professionally meaningful leadership identity
  • Practice self-reflection as it relates to personal growth
  • Use a variety of tools and approaches to foster positive relationships
  • Leverage team members' strengths and differences
  • Apply frameworks and tools to navigate conflict skillfully
    		• Jennifer Galley, U. Toronto31
    Nov. 15, 2023Open Science WorkshopData Deposit and Sharing
  • Jasmine Lefresne, U. Toronto
  • Dylanne Dearborn, U. Toronto
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    Nov. 1, 2023Open Science WorkshopIntroduction to Research Data Management
  • Jasmine Lefresne, U. Toronto
  • Dylanne Dearborn, U. Toronto
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    Oct. 17, 2023Breakthroughs and Innovation Talk Series (BioZone BITS)Connections, Intersections, InnovationDavid Major, Geosyntec / Savron39
    Aug. 28-30, 2023Machine Learning BootcampThis workshop will cover machine learning basics (Day 1); application of machine learning technologies to bioscience (Day 2); and deep learning (Day 3).Alexander Olson, U. Toronto37
    Aug. 21, 23, 25, 2023Processing & Analysis of Next Generation (Amplicon) Sequencing Data WorkshopBasic principles of amplicon sequencing and installation of QIIME 2 software. Running QIIME 2, a bioinformatics platform for processing amplicon sequencing data. Interpreting and visualizing QIIME 2 results, plus overviews of some useful sequence analysis tools/techniques.Courtney Toth, U. Toronto16
    July 12 & 13, 2023Data Visualization Workshop: Theory, Best Practices and RSession 1: Introduction to Data Visualization (Theory and Best Practices)
    Comprehensive overview of data visualization, focusing on fundamental theories and best practices. Through engaging discussions and illustrative examples, you will gain insights into the principles of effective data visualization and learn how to communicate insights visually.

    Session 2: Hands-on Data Visualization with R and ggplot2
    A practical, hands-on session using the R programming language and ggplot2. You will learn how to leverage the powerful capabilities of ggplot2 to create compelling visualizations. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own datasets to apply the learned concepts and techniques.
  • Nikolaos Anesiadis, RBC & U. Toronto
  • Nadia Muhe, U. Toronto
    		• 30
    May 25, 2023Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) WorkshopBasic concepts of LCA for a product will be explained through the estimation of the environmental footprint from the different stages of a product’s life cycle including extraction, production, transportation, and use. Hands-on experience with the GREET life cycle analysis model used for fuels and energy systems. Participants will learn the basics of the GREET model to estimate the carbon intensity (a measure of GHG emissions per unit of fuel produced) of various fossil and biofuel pathways. The impact of changes in various production parameters on the carbon intensity of a fuel pathway will be explored. Finally, the role of carbon intensities in complying with low carbon fuel standards/regulations to mitigate climate change will be discussed.Anjana Meel, Guidehouse41
    May 16, 2023Breakthroughs and Innovation Talk Series (BioZone BITS)AI and Biotechnology: Exploring Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions
  • Krishna Mahadevan, U. Toronto
  • Thu Vuong, U. Toronto
  • Courtney Toth
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    Jul. 28, 2022Finding the Point: Effective Oral Communication in ResearchOverview of how to create high impact presentations, complete with best practices on audience analysis, persuasive techniques, and visual aids within a scientific context.Mason Subotich, TMU & U. Toronto22
    Jun. 17, 2022Visual Communication WorkshopOverview of visual design concepts and techniques alongside Adobe Illustrator and Gravit Designer (open source alternative) tutorials to demonstrate their usefulness in a science communications context.Mason Subotich, TMU & U. Toronto25
    Jun. 14, 16, 21, 23, 2022 Bioinformatic Analysis Workshop SeriesOverview of the tools and techniques used in the bioinformatic analysis of 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing data.
  • Courtney Toth, U. Toronto
  • Camilla Nesbø, U. Alberta
    		• 30
    Apr. 27 & 29, 2022Design of Experiments WorkshopOverview of DoE that combines basic theory with hands-on sessions with JMP software using examples relevant to chemical and biological engineering research.
  • Jens Kastenhofer, U. Toronto
  • Kevin Potcner, JMP
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    Mar. 31, 2022Breakthroughs and Innovation Talk Series (BioZone BITS)Microbes Are The Same But Different: Incorporating Microbial Ecophysiology Into Environmental Bioprocess EngineeringRyan Ziels, UBC35
    Mar. 8, 2022EDI and Leadership Training Part II: Taking Action with Liberatory DesignBuilding upon Part I, use liberatory design to apply EDI to your context as a graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, and researcher. Develop an equity-based process and leadership habits to address an equity opportunity or challenge.
  • Teresa Didiano, Troost ILead
  • Albert Huynh, Troost ILead
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    Mar. 1, 2022EDI and Leadership Training Part I: Equity and LeadershipExplore your role as an engineering changemaker. Using frameworks, models, and personal reflection, examine the intersection of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and leadership. Reflect on your identify and social location, and use this knowledge to explore the concept of inclusive leadership.
  • Teresa Didiano, Troost ILead
  • Albert Huynh, Troost ILead
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    Feb. 24, 2022Breakthroughs and Innovation Talk Series (BioZone BITS)From Foods to Function: Research at the Food-Nutrition InterfaceAmanda Wright, U. Guelph41
    Nov. 25, 2021Breakthroughs and Innovation Talk Series (BioZone BITS)Science Communication for Fun and ProfitTyler Irving, U. Toronto28
    Nov. 24 & 26, 2021Data Visualization with Python WorkshopIntroduction to Python for data analysis and visualization in research. Learn about reproducibility and data integrity in data science followed by a code along to build understanding of some of the core packages for analyzing data in Python with NumPy, pandas and Biopython. Introduction to statistics for data analysis in Python including linear and non-linear regression followed by visualizing data in Python with matplotlib and seaborn followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.Margot Lautens, U. Toronto35
    Oct. 28, 2021Breakthroughs and Innovation Talk Series (BioZone BITS)Extracellular Production of Recombinant Proteins with E. coliJens Kastenhofer, U. Toronto39
    Sep. 30, 2021Breakthroughs and Innovation Talk Series (BioZone BITS)Bio-plastics and Bio-textiles from Bacterial Protein FibersNoémie-Manuelle Dorval Courchesne, McGill U.59
    Aug. 27, 2021Open Science Summer Student Presentations
  • Open Plastic: Accelerating a Circular Plastics Economy Through Open Science (Keynote)
  • Metrics and Motivations in Open Science: How Evaluation In Science Must Change
  • Open Science Agreements
  • Industry Perceptions of Open Science in University-Industry Collaborations
  • Laurence Yang, Queen’s
  • Ian Harbell, U. Toronto
  • Ellen An, U. Toronto
  • Alison Yu, U. Toronto
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    Aug. 26, 2021Breakthroughs and Innovation Talk Series (BioZone BITS)What Can Wastewater Data Tell Us About Covid-19?Syeda Tasneem Towhid, U. Ottawa40
    Jul. 29, 2021Breakthroughs and Innovation Talk Series (BioZone BITS)Exploring Tradeoffs in the Use of Biomass for Greenhouse Gas MitigationDaniel Posen, U. Toronto50
    Apr. 21, 2021Troost ILead Workshop: Online NetworkingLearn the fundamentals of networking as well as strategies for networking online. Introduction to the idea of personal value proposition in networking scenarios and how to craft one based on self-reflective practices. Through a group activity, participants will engage in a networking experience to practice relationship building and understand the role of purpose in networking.Albert Huynh, Troost ILead6
    Apr. 15, 2021Troost ILead Workshop: Discovering Your Leadership StyleLearn about the strengths of leadership style and how it guides decision making, communication strategies, and conflict management. Through an interactive activity, participants will explore how their style influences their work in teams.Albert Huynh, Troost ILead8
    Dec. 11, 2020Data Visualization with TableauExplore a data visualization workflow model to introduce participants to best practices and guidelines for designing effective visualizations and evaluating visualizations. Learn to create a variety of visualizations such as a line graph of profits over time by product category, a box plot of iris petal widths by species, and a stacked bar graph of word frequencies in Romeo and Juliet using Tableau Desktop.Kelly Schultz, U. Toronto37
    Nov. 6, 2020EDI Workshop: Dripping Tap EffectExplore the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion concept of dripping tap.
  • Albert Huynh, Troost ILead
  • Annie Simpson, Troost ILead
    		• 44
    Aug. 28, 2020Open Science Summer Student Presentations
  • Motivations and Metrics Behind Open Science
  • Perceptions of Open Science
  • Supporting the Translation of BioZone Technologies to Practice
  • Kirsten Hart, U. Toronto
  • Sung An, U. Toronto
  • Liwah Keller, U. Toronto
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    May 21, 2020Seminar and Panel Discussion: “Tech Transfer, Starting Your Own Company and Open Science”Explore different models for tech transfer and IP in research; history of Affinium Pharmaceuticals and other startups; funding options for new ventures; and the role and value of open science in public-private partnerships and collaborations.
  • Aled Edwards, U. Toronto & SGC (Keynote)
  • Max Morgan, SGC
    		• 42
    Jan. 21, 2020Open Science Workshop: Open Publishing and Data SharingAccelerate the rate of innovation through promotion of Open Science principles. Broadening access to scientific publications and data is at the heart of open science. Connect with open science experts and leaders to learn about open publishing, FAIR principles, Creative Commons, open science policies in government and open laboratory notebooks.
  • Emma Master, U. Toronto
  • Elizabeth Edwards, U. Toronto
  • Masha Cemma, Office of Canada’s Chief Science Advisor
  • Alan Aspuru-Guzik, U. Toronto
  • Demitra Ellina, F1000
  • Hannes Röst, U. Toronto
  • Gryph Theriault-Loubier, Creative Commons
  • Mandeep Mann, U. Toronto
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    Nov. 12, 2019Techno-Economic Analysis Primer WorkshopWith a focus on biotechnology applications, the workshop covers process design fundamentals; lab data for TEA and scale-up; economic analysis tools for talking to industry; estimating product price and feedstock costs; Cap-Ex, Op-Ex and project financing; and technology commercialization.
  • Allison Simmonds, Savant
  • Sabina Di Riso, EcoSynthetix
  • Jason D’Souza, EcoSynthetix
  • Matyas Kosa, FAB
  • Sheena Holt, IGPC
  • Paul Bisho, Canfor Pulp
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