Using ‘digital twins’ technology, they created an evolving virtual model of Calgary based on real data, which accurately predicted the catastrophic 2013 flood, allowing them to suggest ways the city could have mitigated its impact.
One researcher has received funding through an international call for climate change adaptation and mitigation research, and seven have been awarded Exploration grants.
Artificial intelligence used to diagnose skin cancer is not trained on enough non-white models, so McMaster researchers led the development of a deep-learning algorithm that integrates diverse skin tones and characteristics.