Workshops
Upcoming
The Art of Science Communication
Nesrine Harroum
April 27, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Room S-151, Jean-Coutu Pavilion – Université de Montréal
During this workshop, participants will à :
- Discover the key principles of effective science communication
- Explore the power of tone, pacing, and storytelling
- Work on their own science communication text
- Present, exchange ideas, and receive personalized feedback
Entrepreneurship as Applied Research
Nesrine Harroum
Thursday, April 2 at 3:00 PM
Room 1120, Pavillon Paul-G.-Desmarais
Led by Alex Tchung
This interactive workshop invites students and researchers to transform an idea or research project into a concrete entrepreneurial opportunity. Through a dynamic format combining mini-presentations and teamwork, participants will learn how to identify a real problem, structure a simplified business plan, and prepare a compelling pitch.
Teams will have the opportunity to present their project in a Dragon’s Den-style format before a jury composed of members of the University of Montreal’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The workshop will also explore various opportunities available to researchers to valorize their research, as well as practical strategies to position themselves as experts in their field.
Whether you already have a business idea or simply want to explore the applied potential of your research, this workshop will help you move from idea to action.
Past
Anaconda
Led by Nicolas Leblanc
Introduction to the Anaconda distribution and its use to facilitate working with Python.
Deep Dive on DeepLabCut
Led by Emilie Marie Antille and Juan David Guerra
The workshop begins with a theoretical introduction to the DeepLabCut algorithm to provide an in-depth understanding of what happens behind the scenes, followed by a practical demonstration of the application—from model and dataset creation to model testing.
Machine Learning
Led by Ryan Vogt
Session 1: Common machine learning models, neural networks, and gradient propagation — sequential models and recurrent neural networks
Session 2: Sequential models and recurrent neural networks
Session 3: Convolutional neural networks and autoencoders
Session 4: PyTorch tutorial and machine learning pipeline
Literature Search and Reference Management with Zotero
Led by Amy Bergeron (Librarian — Medicine & Biomedical Sciences)
This workshop focuses on literature searching and reference management using Zotero.
Introduction to Statistics
Led by Miguel Chagnon, M.Sc., P.Stat.
This workshop covers a refresher on the quantitative research process, the importance of power calculation, data entry formats, and common mistakes to avoid. It concludes with an overview of parametric tests and their non-parametric equivalents among the most commonly used statistical tests.
Podcast Creation: Research, Interviewing, and Audio Recording
Led by Maude Sills-Néron
This workshop offers a complete introduction to podcast creation, from content research to audio production. Participants will learn how to develop an episode idea through a research process, design and conduct a radio-style interview, and capture their own sound recordings.
The workshop combines journalistic exploration with a creative approach, enabling participants to tell rich, vivid stories carried by voice and sound.
Bayesian Statistics
Led by Samuel Mérineau
This workshop introduces Bayesian statistics, which are becoming increasingly popular in scientific publications and sometimes offer advantages over traditional “frequentist” statistics. The training includes an introduction to the fundamental principles of Bayesian analysis, an example of a simple analysis (1 parameter) and a more complex analysis (3 parameters), as well as a brief discussion of the advantages of Bayesian methods.
Podcast Creation: Research, Interviewing, and Audio Recording
Maude Sills-Néron
April 27, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Room S-151, Jean-Coutu Pavilion – Université de Montréal
This workshop offers a complete introduction to podcast creation, from content research to audio production. Participants will learn how to develop an episode idea through a research process, design and conduct a radio-style interview, and capture their own sound recordings.
The workshop combines journalistic exploration with a creative approach, enabling participants to tell rich, vivid stories carried by voice and sound.
This content has been updated on 12 March 2026 at 12 h 22 min.