(From left to right): Abdul Alkalimat, Alpha Abebe, Rhonda C. George, Hosea Patrick, Debbie Aduluso-Nwaobasi, Matthew Monrose and Shaunette George at the Black Futurities: (Re)Imagining Black Studies in Canada, a day-long conference on the development and future of Black studies across Canada. (Photo credit: Jamaya Dixon) Source: McMaster University Brighter World BY Sara Laux July … Continue reading Africa and Black Diaspora Studies hosts successful conference on the future of Black Studies in Canada
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Very interesting research on AI modeling climate damage to cities. Using ‘digital twins’ technology, they created an evolving virtual model of Calgary based on real data, which accurately predicted the catastrophic 2013 flood, allowing them to suggest ways the city could have mitigated its impact. (Adobe image) BY Andrea Lawson July 11, 2024 Canadian cities … Continue reading McMaster researchers create predictive AI models to protect cities from climate damage