To read the entire article, please visit CTV News.

With the fast growth of computer science and its applications in almost every field, the undergraduate programs offered by the department are an amazing opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge needed to feel confident in your career choices.

From Machine Learning (ML) to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and data security, the department offers a wide range of research groups you can join. Whether you’re an undergraduate student looking for valuable lab experience or a graduate student looking to engage in cutting-edge research, the department has many research experts who lead the way.

The Department of Computer Science is also strongly committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA), making sure everyone is supported while recognizing and addressing the inherent systemic biases.

To learn more about the department and hear from the community that makes it an amazing place to work and study, please visit the Faculty of Science’s YouTube channel.

Another photo features the fake fashion brand’s logo on a wall, with “Manitoba” misspelled as “Manitobe.”

Fake websites are a common scam, according to David Gerhard, who heads up the computer science faculty at the University of Manitoba. 

“Any time when you can elicit an emotional response, as opposed to a rational response, and somebody’s making a decision about money, there’s an opportunity to trick somebody,” Gerhard said. 

To read the entire story, please follow the link to CBC News.

David Gerhard, a professor and the head of the computer science department at the University of Manitoba, discusses how AI is disrupting schools and workplaces. 

And he tackles questions such as; Are you falling behind because everybody else is using AI to get ahead?

And is AI creating a generation of cheaters or achievers?

To listen to the hour long conversation, please follow the link to CBC Cross Country Checkup.

He talks about what AI really is, how it has grown in importance, where it’s being used for good and bad, and the impact of the new federal ministry dedicated to AI. David also shares his thoughts on how AI will affect jobs, education, and the future of technology.

To listen to the entire conversation, please follow the link to CBC Manitoba.

To watch the entire conversation, please follow the link to CTV Winnipeg.

Oobleck pool!

Science Rendezvous is hosted by the UM Faculty of Science along with our campus and community partners. But the stars of the show are the more than 400 fantastic volunteers who make the event possible. We cannot wait to welcome you back for an exciting day filled with engaging science shows and booths. This is Winnipeg’s biggest and most remarkable science outreach event of the year!

Giant bubble trap!

Ready to get your hands dirty? Trap a person inside a giant bubble made of soap, water and glycerin. Run fast over our popular oobleck pool and don’t stop, or you will sink (up to your ankles)! Use plastic spoons to catch and release various critters from Oak Hammock Marsh.

Need a less messy activity? Visit us at the “Atomic Curiosities” booth to learn about radioactivity. Explore the “Math Mania” booth for brain-boosting math puzzles and games no matter how old you are. Or join us for a calm space to look at jaw-dropping rocks and fossils!

Look at the sun through the telescope!

This year’s theme is Wonder! We invite you to fuel your curiosity and look through our telescopes to view the sun. Learn more about polar bears at the “Polar Bears on Thin Ice” booth. Challenge yourself to code and move a pre-built robot arm. Or use small solar panels to light up little lights and sound buzzers!

Chemistry show!

With more than 50 science booths, our volunteers are excited to show kids the magic of science. But they are also secretly hoping to see the spark of curiosity and delight on adults’ faces, too. Whether you are bringing kids or coming on your own, we have something for you, and we are excited to see you there!

This event is FREE to attend, and no sign-ups are necessary except for science shows. To learn more, visit our website.

“One proven approach in drug discovery is to find the proteins that play a key role in a disease or help harmful microbes survive. If we can target those proteins with the right small molecules, we can disrupt the disease process”, says Hamid Hadipour, data scientist.

Hamid Hadipour, Data Scientist

Hadipour conceptualized the idea and designed the algorithms along with Dr. Pingzhao Hu. Hu is an adjunct professor at UM Max Rady College of Medicine.

Hadipour explains that GraphBAN predicts if a small molecule can bind to a protein. It can also tell us which parts of it the protein interacts with. This deep learning model speeds up the prediction process by doing a visual test using AI. It saves time and money, helping researchers focus on the best drug candidates. These can be antibiotics or cancer treatments.

Hamid Hadipour and Dr. Silvia Cardona

GraphBAN reflect a strong interdisciplinary collaboration between chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and computer science. The project was made possible with Dr. Silvia Cardona‘s contributions and co-supervision. Cardona is a professor and associate head graduate at the Department of Microbiology. Her lab studies molecular microbiology and microbial genomics. All with a focus on antibiotic discovery. Cardona tells us that we are going to see more AI predictions in science. Predictions that we then have to confirm with experimental research. In a way, AI won’t replace experimental research but rather complement it.

GraphBAN has recently been published in Nature Communications. To learn more about GraphBAN and the team behind it, watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.

For more on how people can spot the misinformation, CBC’s Missy Johnson speaks with David Gerhard, a computer science professor at the University of Manitoba.

To listen to the full conversation, please follow the link to CBC North by Northwest.

This year’s event is a thoughtfully curated experience for Computer Science alumni, fourth-year students approaching graduation, industry professionals, and tech enthusiasts in Winnipeg.

The symposium includes job booths from Winnipeg startups and tech industry leaders, fascinating research updates from faculty, talks from students and industry about their exciting projects, insights from the Computer Science Department and anything tech-related!

It will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. on the Second floor of the UMSU University Centre. Tickets are on sale now. Save your spot!

We look forward to connecting with the community and networking throughout the evening.