Past Events

From May 5-23, 2025 the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) will be running our popular Math to Power Industry workshop (M2PI 2025). This hybrid workshop pairs industry problems with mathematical talent, aiming to benefit both...

In this talk, we will share a comparison of how well different search engines find relevant articles, focusing on nautical crimes. The project involved collecting and cleaning data, looking at how many articles each engine retrieved, when those...

Abstract Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming numerous fields—including engineering, business, science, and healthcare—by enabling more accurate, data-driven decision-making. These techniques help us gain deeper insights from...

In an electric grid, 'phase imbalance' refers to the unequal distribution of electrical loads across the three phases of the grid. This imbalance can lead to inefficiencies, increased power losses, and equipment damage. A helpful analogy is a three...

One of the primary responsibilities of my consulting work is to produce an electricity price forecast for Alberta. In addition to being a product in its own right, the forecast drives significant consulting work in asset valuation, strategy and...

Introduction to knowledge graph with an application in Construction Code Compliance with BIM and Linked Building Data Abstract: Knowledge graph and ontology are powerful mathematical constructs that has a lot of applications. This presentation begins...

The PIMS Math to Power Industry program is pleased to announce the Case Studies Virtual seminar. The primary goal of this project is to bring together graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty members in the PIMS network who are engaged in...

Abstract: Recently, Machine Learning (ML) approaches to data assimilation and modeling have been very successful in interpreting large amounts of data, such as human behavior prediction, marketing, etc. However, direct applications of machine...

Are you in the field of AI, looking to enhance your career, network with like-minded professionals, and contribute to a more inclusive AI community? Look no further! Join us for an exciting event designed just for you. The Women in AI Career Fair...

Hysteresis, a phenomenon in which the response of a system lags behind and depends on its past history, has been used to understand various psychosocial phenomena, including abrupt shifts in opinion dynamics, political polarization, and more. The aim...