About Us

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Execs 2021

We are the University of Toronto Machine Intelligence Student Team (UTMIST), a student organization devoted to promoting a vibrant machine learning community on campus and connecting students with graduate students, professors and industries in the field of machine intelligence, to clear the MIST around machine intelligence for the eager young minds.

The University of Toronto is one of the world centers of machine learning, yet most undergraduate students seldom have the opportunity of getting in touch with the scholars from academia and industry. This creates a disconnect between the undergraduate community and academia and industry.

Founded in 2017, we ran a series of successful initiatives including MIST101 (introductory workshops), our Guest Speaker Series, Technical Workshops, Paper Reproduction teams, and applied machine learning projects. Our team now totals over 60 graduate and undergraduate students and reaches a community of 950+ registered members.

Continuing this legacy, we aim to take on additional challenges during the pandemic to continue to provide students with more resources and opportunities in a virtual environment. We are collaborating with research institutes and companies to present more paper reading sessions and technical workshops, while also facilitating student groups to work on applied and research projects on machine learning.

Our ultimate goal is to build a platform to increase industry engagement, connecting students who are passionate about machine intelligence with research labs and industrial companies that are actively looking for brilliant minds to join them. We are striving to close the aforementioned gap between workforce and student communities.

Leadership

UTMIST is led by Executive members, who work together to organize the club and create a welcoming environment for all.

Chaojun (Vicky) Chen
Co-President
Hetav Pandya
Co-President
Theodore (Theo) Wu
VP Academics
Arsh Kadakia
VP Engineering
Kavya (Kavya) Kadi
VP Industry Relations
Hugo (Hugo) Ku
VP Infrastructure
Anna (Anna) Lai
VP Internal Affairs
Afnan Rahman
VP Marketing
Sicong (Sheldon) Huang
VP Research, Co-Founder
Yixuan (Richard) Xu
VP Technical Writing
Yue (Kathy) Zhuang
VP University Relations
Qiyang (Colin) Li
Co-Founder, Student Advisor
Roger Grosse
Faculty Advisor
Hongyu (Charlie) Chen
Student Advisor
Qi Yang (Yolanda) Chen
Student Advisor
Shaziah (Shaziah) Gafur
Student Advisor
Trisha Thakur
Student Advisor
Robert (Rupert) Wu
Student Advisor
Yvonne Yang
Student Advisor

Departments & Groups

Joining Us

UTMIST is committed to being an accessible school club. Membership is open to any UofT student regardless of faculty or campus affiliation.

Executive Positions

We currently don’t have executive openings. Check back later!

Associate Positions

First Year Coordinator, Interdepartmental

The First Year Coordinator will oversee the First Year Representatives Program, ensuring that first-year students have a meaningful and educational experience as they rotate through different departments. The Coordinator will act as a mentor and guide, helping representatives navigate their roles and facilitating their integration into the club.

  • Requirements: Experience in a leadership or mentoring role within a student organization. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate between different departments. Enthusiasm for supporting first-year students and fostering a positive learning environment

  • Instructions: Recruitment form

  • Application Due: Monday, September 16, 2024

Outreach Coordinator, External Relations

UTMIST is proudly continuing our work in organizing industry events with large organizations like Vector, AWS, and Google, as well as start-ups in Toronto and globally. The Outreach Coordinator role involves managing and developing UTMIST’s connections with potential industry partners, UofT affiliated organizations, and other Universities for our flagship events.

  • Requirements: Experience interacting with industry figures such as recruiters and engineers from startups and well-established firms, along with experience attending conferences, career fairs, and industry talks Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills allowing for the development of connections and engagement with various industry sponsors, UofT club members, and other stakeholders Effective organizational and leadership skills, ensuring the successful management of timelines and schedules Strong written English and communication skills Enthusiasm + interest in what UTMIST is achieving, and a willingness to address challenges and find creative solutions
  • Instructions: Recruitment form
  • Application Due: Monday, September 16, 2024
Photographer, Marketing

Photographers will have the opportunity to document UTMIST operations and events while also developing their skills in photography and videography. This role will work closely with the rest of the Marketing team as well as other UTMIST members (including event directors, outreach coordinators and engineer teams) to produce promotional content. Photographers will be responsible for taking photos and videos of UTMIST events in addition to providing high-quality photography content for other promotional purposes (eg. project showcases, reels on social media, etc.).

  • Requirements: Skills and experience with taking photos and/or videos. A portfolio is required to be submitted and will be reviewed by our team Familiarity with photo editing tools (eg. Photoshop) or video editing tools (eg. iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc) is strongly preferred Prior experience in brand management, marketing, or social media is an asset Basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Discord Leadership, time management, multitasking, communication, and teamwork skills is highly valued
  • Instructions: Recruitment form
  • Application Due: Monday, September 16, 2024
Graphic Designer, Marketing

Graphic Designers will help build UTMIST’s brand on our social media platforms and develop their own skills by designing effective content. This role will work closely with the rest of the Marketing team as well as other UTMIST members (including event directors, outreach coordinators and Engineering teams) to produce promotional content. Graphic designers will be responsible for creating 1-3 high-quality digital marketing content per week (e.g., posters or graphics) to align with the content strategy and support the Digital Media Director and the VP to run promotions on Instagram, LinkedIn, newsletters, and Discord.

  • Requirements: Excellent content creation/graphic design skills and familiarity with basic digital graphic design tools and/or video editing tools. A portfolio is required to be submitted and will be reviewed by our team Skills and experience with website design (front-end development) will be an advantage. Prior experience in brand management, marketing, or social media is an asset Basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Discord. Time management, multitasking, communication, and teamwork skills will be highly valued.
  • Instructions: Recruitment form
  • Application Due: Monday, September 16, 2024
Technical Writer, ML Education & Outreach, Technical Writing

UTMIST’s monthly newsletter features exciting news related to machine learning research and industry and is sent to thousands of email subscribers and made publically available on Medium. ML Education & Outreach continues the core objectives of the TW department from previous years. Technical Writers under this division will have the opportunity to create UTMIST’s technical content, read newly published academic papers and industry news, and gain valuable knowledge in AI research and industry. They will also be responsible for providing proofreading for project developers and event organizers, alongside the newly introduced task of Jupyter notebooks creation.

  • Requirements: We are looking for a strong academic record. You will have probably completed at least one course related to machine intelligence (https://utmist.gitlab.io/courses) and can comprehend academic papers and articles. Strong English written & communication skills are required. Past involvement and interest in UTMIST events and initiatives is a plus.

  • Instructions: Recruitment form

  • Application Due: Monday, September 16, 2024

Technical Writer, Internal Communication & Documentation, Technical Writing

The proposed Internal Communication & Documentation division is a brand-new initiative that aims to align the TW department with industry standards, providing more opportunities for non-technical students to contribute. This division will enhance internal communication within UTMIST by standardizing and improving documentation.

  • Requirements: Excellent writing skills, evidenced by a portfolio of written work such as articles, essays, or reports. Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to producing clear and accurate documentation. A strong interest in technology and AI, with a willingness to learn more about these fields. Some experience in graphic design is a plus. Basic familiarity with a programming language (e.g. Python) is preferred but not required.
  • Instructions: Recruitment form
  • Application Due: Monday, September 16, 2024
Finance & Internal Operations Director, Internal Affairs

The Finance Director will work closely with the VP Internal Affairs to manage oversee the club’s operating budget and sponsorships/donations. Specifically, based on the skill sets you bring to the team, Finance Directors will either work on budgeting for the club or funding applications. You will work with all stakeholders within the club, and will also be tasked in guiding and assisting various UTMIST departments in creating SOPs and policies.

  • Requirements: The ideal candidate will have experience in other student organizations, especially in administrative affairs and relations with the University of Toronto. This position will also require financial literacy. The ideal candidate will be organized in paperwork and task management. Strong English written & communication skills are required.

  • Instructions: Recruitment form

  • Application Due: Monday, September 16, 2024

Digital Media Operations Director, Marketing

Marketing Directors will have authority over UTMIST’s brand, social media, content portfolio as well as lead a team of Graphic Designers. The Marketing Director, Digital Media Operations, will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of all UTMIST media and marketing platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, newsletters, and Discord. This role will partner closely with the Marketing Directors, Graphic Design, to monitor media analytics and provide timely feedback to develop an effective marketing schedule.

  • Requirements: Basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Discord. Hands-on experience managing more than two of these following media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Discord, Instagram, YouTube, and WeChat is required. Skills and experience with website design (front-end) will be an advantage. Prior experience in social media as an associate at a large student club or campus part-time position is required. Professional experience in brand management, marketing, or social media is preferred. Time management, multitasking, communication, and teamwork skills will be highly valued.

  • Instructions: Recruitment form

  • Application Due: Monday, September 16, 2024

Graphic Design Director, Marketing

Marketing Directors will have authority over UTMIST’s brand, social media, content portfolio as well as lead a team of Graphic Designers. The Marketing Director, Graphic Design, will be responsible for leading a team of 1-2 Graphic Designers each to produce 2-6 high-quality digital content per week. This role will partner closely with Marketing Directors, Digital Media Operations, to develop an effective marketing schedule and optimize the design of content based on media analytics.

  • Requirements: Basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Discord. Familiarity with basic digital graphic design tools (e.g. Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) Skills and experience with website design (front-end development) will be an advantage. Familiarity with more than one digital/social media site, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Discord, Instagram, YouTube, WeChat, Github, etc. Prior experience in marketing or branding as an associate at a large student club or campus part-time position is an asset. Professional experience in brand management, marketing, or social media is preferred. Time management, multitasking, communication, and teamwork skills will be highly valued. A design portfolio is required to be submitted in the application.
  • Instructions: Recruitment form
  • Application Due: Monday, September 16, 2024