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How do we build trust in AI? U of T researchers discuss multidisciplinary approaches
Understanding how trust is built between groups of people, institutions and technologies is essential for thinking about how AI systems…
DLSPH student leads non-profit to address systemic barriers in stem cell donations
Sylvia Okonofua discovered her purpose years prior to joining DLSPH as a student when, in 2016, she worked as a…
‘Science and possibility’: UTSC student steps towards research career with national funding program
When Roselaide Decker first started at the University of Toronto Scarborough, she made a list of research programs to pursue. A top…
UTSC undergrad’s research helps measure physician administrative burden
Physician burnout has been a significant topic of discussion in healthcare. While technology is a tool that can simplify tasks,…
A legacy of care: UTSC prof reflects on grandfather’s pioneering career in education and activism
Nicole Bernhardt keeps three artifacts in her office to remember her grandfather, Wilson O. Brooks. They include his University of Toronto transcript,…
U of T Geography and the BRN announce 2024 Black Graduate Scholar Award recipients
The Department of Geography & Planning and the Black Research Network are proud to announce the latest recipients of the Black Graduate Scholar…
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