Curious Campus aims to demystify research conducted at the University of Toronto. As a research institution brimming with ideas from various academic fields, knowledge is just waiting to be shared. Rest assured, you’ll learn something new!
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The Anthropocene Meal: Connecting City Dwellers to Nature with Soren Brothers
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In this episode, Dr. Soren Brothers joins us in discussing his article, "A meal to ameliorate the Anthropocene,” highlighting his work on the Anthropocene and his connection to Crawford Lake. We talk about his idea of an “Anthropocene meal,” and engaging city dwellers with the environment around them. Soren is an Assistant Professor at the Departme…
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Code, Chords & Clues: Steve Engels on AI-Powered Music and Forensic Games
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In this episode, Professor Steve Engels joins us in discussing his research in artificial creativity in automated music generation and designing video games for forensic science education. Through this discussion, we learn about his motivations for this line of research and the use of video games to aid education. Steve Engels is a Professor, Teach…
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Harboring History: Discussing the Preservation of Heritage Sites with Aziza Chaouni
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In this episode, Professor Aziza Chaouni joins us in discussing her book, "Modern Heritage Under Pressure: Perspectives from the Global South,” elaborating on her work on preserving heritage sites; notably, that of the Sidi Harazem Thermal Bath Complex in Fez, Morocco, while also touching on local sites in Toronto, Canada. Through this discussion, …
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AI Takes the Stage: Exploring Theatre with Douglas Eacho
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In this episode, Professor Douglas Eacho joins us in discussing his article, "Performativity without theatricality, experiments at the limit of staging AI,” and how his work as Assistant Director of the BMO Lab in Creative Research explores the fascinating intersection of AI and theatre. We discuss the inspiration behind his research and the future…
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