Data Sciences Institute
The Data Sciences Institute (DSI) is an entryway for all things data science at the University, including research, training, and partnerships. The initiative provides the leadership and capacity to catalyze the transformative nature of data sciences in disciplines, in fair and ethical ways, leveraging and strengthening U of T’s pre-eminence in data sciences to solve society’s complex and pressing problems. Research efforts focus on advancements in data science methodologies and tools that can be applied across a variety of fields as well as the emergent discipline of data science itself. The DSI forms a community and supports faculty and trainees to expand their data-intensive research activities; develop their computational and data science skills to support their teaching, scholarship, and research.
Upskill Canada Boosts Investment and Propels Growth for the Data Sciences Institute's In-Demand Skills Certificates
Upskill Canada has invested a second wave of funding for the DSI's Data Science and Machine Learning Software Foundations certificates – bringing the overall investment to $3.9M by 2026.
Data Sciences Institute Forges Employment Pathways with Industry Collaborations and Upskilling Certificates
At a recent Talent Blitz event, DSI Certificate participants connected with industry representatives seeking candidates who have completed the certificates. Companies that have already hired from prior cohorts were enthusiastic about the skills taught through the certificates and brought job postings specifically for the Data Science Certificate participants.
DSI and TISS partner to seed research to advance wearable health technology
DSI and TISS are pleased to award a Catalyst Grant for research in the Development of Convolutional Neural Network for Motion Artifact Mitigation in Wearable PPG Devices. Co-Led by Professors Daniel Franklin (Institute of Biomedical Engineering) and Chris McIntosh (Department of Medical Biophysics), the project aims to revolutionize athletics and sports medicine by integrating novel sensors with advanced machine learning algorithms.
Mitacs funding to facilitate connection between industry and DSI Summer Undergraduate Data Science students
The umbrella funding for 30 internships is a reflection of the commitment by both DSI and Mitacs to equip industry and organizations, researchers and students with opportunities and skills needed to harness the power of data in real world applications.
U of T Data Sciences Institute trains workers in data analytics, applied machine learning
A new training initiative launched by the DSI is helping Canada meet its growing need for talent in data science and machine learning. Powered by Upskill Canada, the Data Science and Machine Learning Software Foundations Certificates aim to upgrade workers' skills in fast-growing fields
Data Sciences Institute’s Research Day Unveils the Power of Data
In a data-driven day, more than 250 individuals gathered to unveil the stories embedded within the numbers. The Data Sciences Institute’s first annual Data Science Research Day brought together data science enthusiasts from all corners to celebrate the fusion of data, innovation, and collaboration.
DSI and UNICEF Collaborate to Advance Data Science Research and Training
In a significant collaboration aimed at advancing data science research and training, the Data Sciences Institute (DSI) at the University of Toronto is partnering with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)’s Frontier Data and Tech team to leverage data for addressing complex challenges concerning children. This collaborative effort aligns with DSI’s strategic goal of fostering […]
Data, Heat and Parks: DSI Funded Researchers explore the Connection
Hotter days in Toronto mean more people flocking to parks for relief, but just how are these green spaces being utilized during extreme heat? University of Toronto researchers, who were awarded the Data Access Grant by the Data Sciences Institute, are analyzing patterns of human activity, park usage and air temperatures to shed light on the impact of extreme […]
U of T researchers developing AI system to tackle harmful social media content
What if we used artificial intelligence to combat such harmful content such as hate speech and misinformation? That’s the goal of a team of University of Toronto researchers who were awarded a Catalyst Grant by the Data Sciences Institute (DSI) to develop an AI system to address the marginalization of communities in data-centric systems – including social media platforms such as Twitter.
Shifting gears: How data science led Madeleine Bonsma-Fisher from studying germ models to bike lanes
A cycling activist, Bonsma-Fisher is studying traffic patterns as part of her post-doctoral research at the University of Toronto’s Data Sciences Institute, an institutional strategic initiative that is a tri-campus hub for number crunchers across disciplines. Before that, she modelled evolutionary interactions between microbes. The common thread? Data and data analysis.
Celebrating the first Graduates of the Data Sciences Institute’s Professional Data Science Certificate Program
This spring, Data Sciences Institute celebrates the graduation of the first cohort of students that are completing the Data Science Certificate program.
Polygenic Risk Score Grant Winners Announced: Advancing Genomic Medicine Through Innovative Research
The Data Sciences Institute (DSI) is pleased to announce the recipients of the DSI-McLaughlin Centre Polygenic Risk Score Grant competition. This grant, created in partnership with the University of Toronto’s McLaughlin Centre and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, aims to support emerging research and build capacity in the field of polygenic risk score studies. Polygenic risk scores enable researchers to use multiple genetic factors to estimate an individual’s genetic risk for complex diseases, providing important information for predicting, preventing and treating diseases.