Even as the popular, corporate-driven discourse around AI hypes this brave new technology, less visible but important discussions are taking place on the potential perils of AI, related to the environment, copyright infringement, effects on student learning, and more. This talk by the SPACE coordinators will share these behind-the-scenes discussions and explore where a middle ground might be found between a utopic and dystopic AI future.
A critical and creative exploration of the risks, impacts, and role of AI in education and life.
Join us for SPACEweek 2024
Dr. Hassler will talk about the evolution of solar eclipse observations over the years and how to prepare for the April 8 eclipse.
Join us for SPACEweek 2023
Talks by planetary science researchers. A grand tour of the solar system: from Mercury and the Moon to the outer reaches!
A critical and creative exploration of the implications of AI through scenarios generated by science fiction prototyping.
Kim Johnson, Phi Foundation educator, discusses the Stan Douglas: Revealing Narratives exhibition.
Artist talk: Karen Tam, Dawson alumnus, curator and interdisciplinary artist.
The Arts of One World exhibition: finding links between the intersections of time and place.
A talk about speculative solutions to contemporary issues, and possible alternative futures.
Marie-Hélène Lemaire from the PHI Foundation for Contemporary Art will be discussing the theme of Interconnections in the exhibition A Steep...
Reading: Winners and honourable mentions of the third annual SPACE writing competition.
In this talk and Q&A, Domenica Martinello, Dawson grad, writer, and assistant editor, will demystify the process of submitting your work for...
This ScienceFest 2021 session of SPACE student presenters explores topics from engineering robotics, data science, AI, and sustainability to...
A cultural journalism workshop led by Alexei Perry Cox, poet, scholar, and critic.
Ada Lovelace Day (ALD), an international recognition of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
SPACE is pleased to present Dr. Sabrina Leslie, plenary speaker for ScienceFest 2020.
Dr. Nicole Rigillo, Berggruen Research Fellow based at Element AI in Montreal speaks about anthropological approaches to data and data privacy....
Jamie Moar will give a workshop on teaching yoga to children with special needs.
In celebration of Ada Lovelace Day, S.P.A.C.E. and DawsonAI, present Samira Ebrahimi Kahou, Postdoc, McGill University.
In celebration of Ada Lovelace Day, S.P.A.C.E., DawsonAI, and Women’s/Gender Studies present Reihaneh Rabbany, Assistant Professor at the...
SPACE welcomes Joy Ross-Jones, Erin Lindsay, and Sophie Gee, Associate Artists for Imago Theatre.
S.P.A.C.E. welcomes Émilie Monnet, interdisciplinary artist and founder of Onishka Productions and the event and live-arts platform Indigenous...
The millions of refugees who leave their homeland in search of a better life are surely navigating entropy one determined step at a time.
The men and women who are homeless confront daily that force of entropy that pulls toward disorder.
Create disorder! Join others in an exploration in navigating entropy.
Sing it out loud! Kathy Kennedy will lead a pop-up choir on April 13, 2017 in the WGF Gallery of Dawson College.
When Kenya is overrun by guns, the government introduces a glitch: anyone can trade in their guns for amnesty and a pair of running shoes.
Nadia O'Brien's talk will highlight some of the glitches women with HIV, their caretakers, and their communities are currently navigating.
SPACE presents the ScienceFest 2016 plenary speaker, Bettina Forget and her work at the intersection of art and science.
Artist Skawennati, filmmaker Michelle Smith and actor Brittany LeBorgne particpate in a panel discussion envisioning Indigenous culture in Media...
First Choice Seminar speaker series: Prof. Keshav Dasgupta, McGill University Physics Department
Miles Gloriosus-The Braggart Soldier: performances on Friday, April 24 (5B.16), Thursday, April 30 (5B.16) and Tuesday, May 12 in the Dawson...
We are very proud to invite you to attend ScienceFest 2015, a pilot initiative for an annual student-centered conference at Dawson!
Petter Toth-Horgosi, choreographer, will speak about translating music into movement.
Art History (Fine Arts Department) and S.P.AC.E. present Meredith Chilton, Acting Chief Curator of the Gardiner Museum in Toronto.
Join your universe to others in a lively exploration of cosmic ideas.
Daniel Ferguson, producer, writer and director, will discuss his award winning film, Jerusalem 3D during Social Science Week.
Patrick Visentin discusses how the 3D printer has transformed his art and work as a printmaker and offers a glimpse into the possibilities of...
Thirst! Thurs. Oct. 16, 1:00 p.m. Dawson Theatre
A comtemporary dance performance by Suzanne Miller & Allan Paivio Productions.
Dancers: Magali...
Live Improv! Tuesday, September 16, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., in 5B.16.
In this talk, Brigitte Vachon, a Particle Physicist from McGill University, explores fundamental questions in the universe and in the...
Dark Lullabies chronicles the journey of a child of Holocaust survivors as she travels to Germany to interview the children of Nazi...
Critically aclaimed contemporary artist Dil Hildebrand will discuss and present his work as an exploration of colliding attributes: space and...
Patrick Mainville, of Alto Design will give a one hour presentation on the design process in creating award-winning surgical simulators.
Live Improv! Thursday, Oct. 10, 4:00-5:30pm, in 5B.16
Graphic designer Gerry L'Orange speaks Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 12:30-1:30 in theatre.
ONE BODY, MANY PARTS: Tues April 23, 2013 at 5B.16 (6:30 pm in multi purpose room). Free admission!
World authority on surgical robotics technology speaking at Dawson on Friday April 5, 2013 at 1:00pm.
On February 11th, illustrator Stan Roach came to the Dawson Theatre to present his artwork, to do a live drawing demonstration, to answer...
As part of a series of year-long activities that address The Human Body: Then, Now and in the Future.
Please join us for a varied and exciting 90 packed minutes of images and insights by 6 accomplished artists who work with the human body.
Discover the Future of Science with recent Dawson graduates.
SPACE is organizing a multi-day, cross-disciplinary exhibition around its annual theme--this year, Eureka Moments. The exhibition will highlight...
The Cultural Life of the Senses
“Let’s Be Sensible”: Synesthesia and beyond.
This competition is for Dawson students interested in writing the Sir Isaac Newton Exam given by the University of Waterloo Physics Department...
An opportunity for students to learn about modern physics at a top research institute!
Dawson Mathematics compettion announcement.
This year the DSU will be part in the Spread the Net Student Challenge and we NEED YOUR HELP!
