UR Computer Science

Sad news to share. David Swayne, a member of the Department of Computer Science from about 1974-1981 passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 13:

Dr. David Swayne Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Share Memories of Dr. David & Support the Swayne Family

The whiole cake from last week's reception.

Lots of food at the reception! Free parking!

Confirmed speakers for the lunch event:
Dr. Brien Maguire, Professor Emeritus
Pierre Lemire, BSc(Hons)'87
Brad Kram, BSc(Hons)'99, MSc'02
Derek Burt, BSc'01
Dr. Tim Oleskiw, BSc'08

https://www.uregina.ca/50th/events/2024/10/reflections-from-a-tech-entrepreneur.html

Reflections from a Tech Entrepreneur As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations at the University of Regina and in the Faculty of Science, the Department of Computer Science is pleased to present a special hybrid (in-person and via zoom) installment of our public lecture series with alumnus and friend Pierre Lemire, BSc(Hons)1987, CE...

https://www.uregina.ca/50th/events/2024/10/celebrating-50-years-of-computer-science-graduates.html

Celebrating 50 Years of Computer Science Graduates As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations at the University of Regina and in the Faculty of Science, the Department of Computer Science is pleased to present a hybrid (in-person and via zoom) celebration of 50 years of University of Regina Computer Science graduates.

For Friday's events, for those joining us in-person from off-campus, parking for the reception (from 5pm) is free in any M or Z areas or the public parking lot. If you are joining us before 5pm, please email [email protected] for parking information.

In connection with the 50th Anniversary, your suggestions about milestones in (computer) science that were achieved at the University of Regina over the last 50 years are most welcome!

The international day of 2SLGBTQIAP+ people in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) ( see https://prideinstem.org/lgbtstemday/ ) is held every year on November 18. It is a day to celebrate the contributions of q***r and trans people to STEM fields and highlight the barriers they continue to face. With support from the faculties of science and applied science and engineering, we will be hosting a public seminar by a well known climate activist and social media celebrity. Mckenzie Margarethe () will be here in Regina to present a seminar on the climate crisis, ocean conservation and the interplay between science and politics. More information is below.

The talk will be held in RIC 119 at 2:30pm on Friday November 17 and everyone is invited. This is a public talk and no background knowledge of science is assumed or required. If you wish to attend on zoom, we ask that you please fill in this form and we will email you the zoom link the morning of the talk. This form is not required for those who wish to attend in person:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf2b2VkGVYUixG5-uWxXdSgRj_pQLY_awT59cqQZRQQ7WyoQ/viewform

Please feel free to share this link with anyone who may wish to attend this event either in person or remotely.



The Gayest Place on Earth - And Why We Need to Protect It!

Abstract:
The climate crisis is violently colliding with 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. With unprecedented times before us, it’s difficult to remember that the q***r community has always risen above. Environmental scientists and policymakers are increasingly feeling more comfortable expressing harmful ideologies, even allowing these beliefs to creep into climate legislation. This seems odd when the place we are attempting to preserve is made up of over 70% ocean---the q***rest place on Earth! Join us to discuss what makes the ocean so q***r and why we need to protect it! Mckenzie Margarethe will go over the history of alt-right conservative views mixing with the ocean community, and how this mix has fostered a toxic environment within both groups that is only growing stronger. To leave us with some hope, Mckenzie will discuss all the ways you can bring in a wave of change!

Bio:
Mckenzie Margarethe (any pronouns) is a marine science communicator with a background in ocean conservation. As a q***r person in STEM, they continually work to increase minority representation, particularly in climate activism. Mckenzie seeks to bring intersectional climate solutions to her audience, and commonly discusses sustainable fishing, the blue economy, corporate accountability, and more. Through educational content, Mckenzie hopes to increase access to science and empower others to act meaningfully and thoughtfully in climate activism.

LGBTQ+ STEM DAY Visit the post for more.

https://www.uregina.ca/external/communications/feature-stories/current/2022/12-20.html

U of R student on Ukraine’s frontlines | Communications and Marketing, University of Regina Alex Nau is sitting in a garage waiting patiently for repairs to be done to the van he has been using to provide aid and transport to Ukrainians affected by the war.

In case you missed last week’s presentation by Ross Niebergall
“Past, Present, and Future of the Space Industry” (or any of the
other presentations in the series, you may access all the videos at:

Computer Science Alumni and Friends -- University of Regina Virtual Public Lecture Series A virtual public lecture series given by alumni and friends of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Regina.