Thank You
A few thoughts after receiving the University of Guelph Alumni Volunteer Award. Thank you to my family, friends, colleagues, and community partners - this honour is a collective achievement.
Science in Society
History of Science, Science in Society, Science Art & Illustration, Science in Fiction, Science Issues & Philosophy, Skepticism, Science Book & Film Reviews, Pseudoscience Criticism, “Myth Busting,†Humour Science Careers, Career Development, Journalism, Academia, Publishing, Ethics, Funding, Archeology, Social Anthropology
A Case Of “They Do”
This weekend I officiated the wedding of two former students. And yes, I blessed the rings "in the name of mathematics, statistics, and computer science" ;)
Unravelling eDNA With Association Rule Mining
Nikolett Toth, an undergraduate research assistant, explores eDNA and association rule mining. eDNA, found in water, soil, and air, is transforming biodiversity research. Nikolett and Dr. Jarrett Phillips aim to apply association rule mining to understand eDNA degradation rates and predict optimal sampling conditions for environmental conservation.
Crazy Politics
Yes it is weird – Donald Trump discusses Kamala Harris’ looks! “I have a foreboding of an America in my children’s or grandchildren’s time — when the United States is a service and information economy; when nearly all the manufacturing industries have slipped away to other countries; when awesome technological powers are in the hands...
Introduction to AI and Quantum Computing: The Next Frontier in Computer Hardware Engineering
By Srikar Gummadi Computer hardware is everywhere. From the phone you look at in the morning when you wake up, to the infotainment system you use in your car to change music. Computer hardware is the physical parts of a computer or electronic (external or internal) that a user can interact with. The landscape of...
A Subtle Change
Today, I was promoted to Full Professor at the University of Guelph. I acknowledge that this achievement is a result of collective effort, not just my own. My team has supported and challenged me, and I am proud and thankful for their contribution. I am grateful to everyone who has been part of my journey.
#StudentsOnSTEAM
A team of educators and students spent three weeks in Iqaluktuuttiaq, Nunavut, camping and learning in an organic, free-form manner. Students engaged in activities like scientific sampling, photography, hunting, and teaching the educators about local plant life. The experience aimed to inspire innovative, curiosity-driven learning and to inform university teaching practices.
Summer URA Position
If you’re an undergraduate student at the University of Guelph interested in research, you might want to check out this opportunity. Dr. Jarrett Phillips and I are looking for a student to work with us this summer to explore eDNA and data science! Job Title: Mining Association Rules for Environmental DNA (eDNA) Spatiotemporal Sampling JobContinue...
Cybersecurity within the Internet of Things Devices
By Akhil Shastry In today’s interconnected world, the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we live and work. IoT devices have become an integral part of our daily lives, from smart thermostats and wearable fitness trackers to autonomous vehicles and industrial sensors. However, as our reliance on these devices grows, so do the...
Unlocking the Creative Mind: Art Therapy for Enhanced Cognition in Seniors
Unlocking the Creative Mind Art Therapy for Enhanced Cognition in Seniors By Surabhi and Sumedha Shastry, Rachel Ni, and Abigail Chao Pristine white canvases, dollops of paint composed of the primary colors, and chairs waiting to be occupied. The scene was set, and all that was left was for the seniors to enter the room....
