WiTTConnect Tech Talks are an opportunity to learn about emerging technology fields, learn how to get started in the field, and ask questions to a subject matter expert. Each event features a Mohawk College faculty member, industry partner, or community member giving a presentation on the topic and a question and answer period. Events are conducted virtually using Zoom, and are recorded for future viewing.
Upcoming Tech Talks:
Coming Winter 2022
Past Events:
How Machine Learning is transforming Healthcare
Presented by Dr. Afraz Syed, professor at Mohawk College.
Machine learning (a subfield of artificial intelligence) has practically endless applications in the healthcare industry. Today, machine learning is transforming the clinical decision support systems and administrative processes by early identification of disease, tailored treatments, precision medicine solutions, and a lot more.
Renewable Energy
This WiTTConnect Tech Talk was presented by Dr. Majlinda Qarri, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021.
Augmented and Virtual Reality
This WiTTConnect Tech Talk was presented by Dr. Marilyn Powers, PhD, P.Eng, Director, Academic Technology Integration and Innovation on Wednesday, October 28th, 2020.
Artificial Intelligence
This WiTTConnect Tech Talk was presented by Mini Thomas, M.Eng, P.Eng, PhD(candidate), Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020.
RBC Future Launch Program
All of our Women in Technology and Trades initiatives are made possible with the generous support of RBC and the RBC Future Launch Program.
Contact Us
For more information on how to participate, please contact MohawkWITT [at] mohawkcollege.ca (MohawkWITT[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca) or Connect with WiTT!
If you are an industry professional and are looking to support WITT, please contact Rebecca Isowa at rebecca.isowa [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: WITT%20Industry%20Inquiry) (rebecca[dot]isowa[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)