SPARK Networking Event

By invitation only.

The event provides SPARK members with a valuable opportunity to engage with faculty, participate in stimulating talks, and network with fellow members and graduate students in a collaborative environment.

The day features a statistics colloquium with Geoffrey Schiebinger, a networking lunch with faculty, 5-minute lightning talks showcasing SPARK members’ research, and an optional tour of the University of Toronto St. George campus.

We look forward to bringing together the 2024-2025 cohort of SPARK members for a day of learning and meaningful connections.


Hourly Schedule

April 10, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am
SPARK Members Arrive
Room 10062, 10th Floor, 700 University Avenue Toronto

A light breakfast will be provided
11:00 am - 12:20 pm
Statistics Colloquium Seminar Series with Geoffrey Schiebinger and Q&A
Room 9014 and 9016, 9th floor, 700 University Avenue, Toronto
12:20 - 1:30 pm
Lunch with U of T Faculty
Koh Lipe Thai Kitchen, 35 Baldwin St, Toronto

Attendees
Professor Rohan Alexander
Professor Samantha-Jo Caetano
Professor Bethany White
Alysha Cooper
Skye Griffith
Agassi Iu
Emma Kroell
Zachary Van Oosten
Saurabh Panchasara
Nathaniel Phelps
2:00 - 3:15 pm
Lightning Talks
Rooms 10032, 700 University Avenue, Toronto

CANSSI Ontario trainees are welcome to attend.

*Trainee examples: Undergraduate students engaged in research, Master's or PhD students, or Postdoctoral fellows at academic or research institutions.
Speakers:
Agassi Iu, Alysha Cooper, Emma Kroell, Nathaniel Phelps, Saurabh Panchasara, Skye Griffith, Zachary Van Oosten
3:15 - 3:20 pm
Closing Remarks
Speakers:
Rohan Alexander
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Optional Tour of the U of T St. George Campus
Starting Location: Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre, 25 King's College Circle
Agassi Iu
Agassi Iu
PhD Student, Wilfrid Laurier University
Alysha Cooper
Alysha Cooper
PhD Student, University of Guelph
Emma Kroell
Emma Kroell
PhD Student, University of Toronto
Nathaniel Phelps
Nathaniel Phelps
PhD Student, Western University
Saurabh Panchasara
Saurabh Panchasara
PhD Student, York University
Skye Griffith
Skye Griffith
PhD Student, Queen's University
Zachary Van Oosten
Zachary Van Oosten
PhD Student, University of Waterloo
Rohan Alexander
Rohan Alexander
Assistant Director, CANSSI Ontario Assistant Professor, Faculty of information and Department of Statistical Sciences University of Toronto
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  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Date: Apr 10 2025
  • Time: 10:00 am - 3:20 pm
U of T - Room 10032

Location

U of T - Room 10032