A space built for bold ideas
Each session is an opportunity to engage with groundbreaking research presentations and enjoy interactive trivia that makes learning fun. Our meetings are a perfect chance to connect, discuss, and explore the diverse applications of AI and mathematical modeling in solving real-world challenges.
These meetings are not just about sharing insights — they are about building the future of AI and mathematical modelling together.
What to expect
Every session, something new
Research Presentations
Dive deep into cutting-edge research from lab members and invited guests across AI, epidemiology, ecology, and applied mathematics.
Interactive Trivia
Sharpen your knowledge with fun, thought-provoking trivia designed to make learning engaging and memorable for everyone.
Community & Network
Connect with a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of researchers, students, and collaborators who share your passion for impact.
Open Discussion
Bring your questions and ideas — every meeting creates space for candid, collaborative dialogue that pushes research forward.
Real-World Impact
Explore how AI and mathematical modelling are applied to pressing global challenges, from pandemic preparedness to environmental sustainability.
Be Inspired
Leave every session energised with new perspectives, practical insights, and the motivation to push the boundaries of what is possible.
September 18, 2024: Talk by Qing Han on “Cyclic models with waning natural and vaccine-induced immunity”.- September 25, 2024: Talk by Gelan Ayana on “AI for community-based disease surveillance”.
- October 2, 2024: Talk by Elsa Tcheuyap on “The use of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to model the spread of Anopheles stephensi, a mosquito species that serves as a major vector for malaria.”
- October 2, 2024: Talk by Snow Zhou on “Predicting Avian Influenza Virus Hotspots in the United States Using Species Distribution Modeling, Random Forest, and Augmented Datasets via Stochastic Variational Inference.”
- October 9, 2024: Talk by Ruochen Feng on “The Impact of Child-Focused Vaccination on Malaria Transmission.”
- October 16, 2024: Talk by Oscar Pang on “Analyzing Reddit Social Media Content in the United States Related to H5N1.”
- October 16, 2024: Talk by Junzi Chen on “Mpox Images Results Evaluation.”
- October 23, 2024: Talk by Amy Mann on “Temperature-dependent model of malaria transmission.”
Lab meetings for Winter 2025 will take place on Fridays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST.
Lab meetings for Summer 2025 will take place on Fridays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST.
Lab meetings for Fall 2025 will take place on Fridays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST.
Lab meetings for Winter 2026 will take place on Fridays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm EST.
Lab meetings for Summer 2026 will take place on Fridays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm EST.
