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Automatic detection for bioacoustic research: a practical guide from and for biologists and computer scientists
November 6, 2024
Dr Emmanuel Dufourq, AIMS-Carnegie Junior Research Chair and PI: Machine Learning for Ecology Research Group in the AIMS South Africa Research Centre was part of a recent publication that represents a significant step forward in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to bioacoustics. A diverse team of researchers from around the globe joined forces to address current
Read MoreMachine Learning for Ecology Research Group Updates February 2024
The Machine Learning for Ecology Research group was involved in preparing and delivering a new course as part of the AI for Science AIMS South Africa’s Master’s degree. The course...
Read MoreThe illusion of control Wisdom and regulation of AI
As new AI technology permeates our education system and thought processes, it is imperative that we lean on our wisdom and common sense – skills that distinguish humans from AI...
Read MoreAIMSSEC Courses January 2024
AIMSSEC, the school enrichment department of the AIMS South Africa has done it again. The year 2024 has started with a bang! Jan Mouton Learning Centre (JMLC), at Stellenbosch University...
Read MoreUnveiling the Nocturnal Secrets of Madagascar’s Lemurs
Emmanuel Dufourq and Lorène Jeantet collaborated with an international team of scientists from the City University of New York, the University of Antananarivo and Centre ValBio in Madagascar, where they leveraged...
Read MoreTopology for Tomorrow workshop
A workshop for the new generation of South African topologists, was held at AIMS South Africa from 8 to 11 December 2023. The aim of the workshop was to contribute...
Read MoreCelebrating the success of the 2023 January Intake
On 13 December, AIMS South Africa celebrated the success of 20 students (including 14 South Africans) from the January 2023 intake at a Recognition of Achievement Ceremony held at the...
Read MoreA new era of sharing
On 16 November 2023, Prof. Corinne Manogue and Prof. Tevian Dray of Oregon State University met with Dr Sinobia Kenny of AIMS to exchange experiences of pedagogical practices within their...
Read MoreCIMPA School 2023
The Blockchain in Theory and Real Applications School was held at AIMS South Africa from 20 November to 1 December 2023. A blockchain is a digital list of data records,...
Read MoreThe mathematics of voting and elections
The process of voting is central to representative democracies. It is a conventional and universal way votes are cast and counted: People get together, cast ballots, votes are counted, and...
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