Husband, father (x2), prof of Computer Science and Grad Program Director for the Master of Digital Media Masters @RyersonU, CF Veteran (RRegtC)
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"Blockchain is used to determine fulfillment," says @TorontoMetSci prof. @aferworn. He and @trsmtorontomet prof. @ozgurturetken helped @TMUgraduate Mehmet Demir research how the tech can be used in disasters. Read more: bit.ly/3yk0F6u #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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.@ryersonmdm 8.0 Digital Disruption Showcase is almost here! Tune in on August 18 and 19 to watch one of the first academic showcases live-streamed on Twitch. Reserve your tickets at bit.ly/MDMShowcase.
Find out more about the showcase at mdm8.ca
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Happy to announce I received the Jennifer Mactavish Graduate Student Leadership Award! 😊 So grateful to my supervisors for nominating me and to the @RyersonGraduate committee for the recognition. 💕💕
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Our executive program is uniquely designed to equip graduates with the skills they will need for the growing digital economy.
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And that's a wrap!
See you next year at the MDM 8.0 cohort's industry showcase!
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"Six out of ten people living with dementia will wander... and if they’re not found within 24 hours, their risk of injury increases." @daliahanna @RyersonSci talks about her #research into the use of drones to locate those living with dementia. ow.ly/mQpl30r3DsJ
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We are starting out afternoon panels soon!
Join us here: youtu.be/uilJjWYI7ZA
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Happening this week! 👀
Don't miss our online industry showcase that will feature a range of research and projects conducted by the MDM 7.0 cohort.
Register for free today at neonormal.ca and we'll see you this Thursday!
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The Educational Game panel is pushing ideas of traditional education by creating games designed to simultaneously educate and entertain, challenging the notion that these two experiences are mutually exclusive in a digital world.
Join us on August 20th: neonormal.ca
ALT Blue banner labeled "Educational Game"
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How do companies collect and use our data? How can we protect ourselves from some levels of surveillance? Jeremy's game aims to empower users to take control of their digital lives.
Join us on August 20th: Neonormal.ca
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Aadil's research explores the user experience of fitness apps targeted towards non-sedentary users and seeks to understand where opportunities lie to sustain user engagement and motivation, with a particular focus on fitness games and gamification.
🎟️: neonormal.ca
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Khaled's app will connect students with teachers in their native language regardless of where they are. His aim is to increase education accessibility across the globe especially in the Middle East and North Africa.
Learn more on August 20th: neonormal.ca
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Emily's research explores the potential use of VR for ‘soft skills’ training by mirroring real-world engagements. This research builds on how VR combined with digital storytelling can be used to build on communication skills training.
Join us August 20th: neonormal.ca
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From children’s media, to beauty and representation, these diverse projects challenge who has access to influence, tools and knowledge to create a new notion of equality, compassion and inclusivity.
Join us on August 20th: neonormal.ca
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Why is a specific and stereotypical standard of beauty perceived as more valuable, worthy, and desirable than others? Erin's research will take a critical perspective on how mainstream media can influence the way we view ourselves and others.
August 20th: Neonormal.ca
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What does artificial intelligence (AI) look like? Nicole's study identifies themes in how AI is visualized in news and media to add a modern perspective to science communication research.
Join us August 20th: Neonormal.ca
ALT Nicole Hack presenting "A Portrait of Artificial Intelligence: A Trend Analysis of the Visual Representation of AI in Media"
Alex Ferworn retweeted
God only brought one guy back from the dead on Easter. Trump is here to bring back the whole economy on Easter 2020. Enjoy this clip (possibly, like, the best ever), share and be sure to subscribe to Making Podcasts Great Again (@TrumpPod) - new every week!
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A union for grad students by grad students! #RGSU #MyRUGradMotto @RyersonGraduate
