{"id":151,"date":"2024-07-17T19:27:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T19:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wimtachdev.centennialcollege.ca\/?page_id=151"},"modified":"2024-12-18T17:01:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T17:01:47","slug":"ceda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wimtach.centennialcollege.ca\/?page_id=151","title":{"rendered":"CEDA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light ticss-01bbe247 has-xx-large-font-size\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1262\" height=\"577\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-7135\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/wimtachdev.centennialcollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Customized-Workshop-Header2-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wimtach.centennialcollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Customized-Workshop-Header2-1.jpg 1262w, https:\/\/wimtach.centennialcollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Customized-Workshop-Header2-1-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wimtach.centennialcollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Customized-Workshop-Header2-1-1024x468.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wimtach.centennialcollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Customized-Workshop-Header2-1-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1262px) 100vw, 1262px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center ticss-075befab has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-open-sans-font-family has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-d3c275022a0c4350a1dbc586ead3a0bc\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Centre for Explainable Data Analytics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center ticss-44dea59e has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-open-sans-font-family has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-6399e27f2d74404c4fd7259d69cf20d3\" style=\"text-decoration:none\">(CEDA)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns ticss-80a967df is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-14cf5ab5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column service-container is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-81f1c81f wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center ticss-49e8f199 has-open-sans-font-family has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>Empowering Retail Innovation and Transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center ticss-7f406dad has-open-sans-font-family\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-left:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:2\">The Centre for Explainable Data Analytics (CEDA), a research division of WIMTACH, backed by funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). CEDA is dedicated to fostering the growth of intelligent systems for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the retail sector. CEDA\u2019s mission is to facilitate the adoption of innovative data analytics methodologies and technologies among Canadian retailers. The focus is on the development of cost-effective, tailored, explainable, and responsible analytics solutions. These solutions aim to optimize operations, enhance customer understanding, inventory management etc. The CEDA team have expertise in advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data warehousing, cloud technologies, data mining etc. In addition, CEDA conducts regular trainings on retail analytics and data analytics for students, professionals, retail business owners and new entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ec9b3fec wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border ticss-3cb8c18a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"609\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/wimtachdev.centennialcollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ceda-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2112\" style=\"border-radius:10px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wimtach.centennialcollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ceda-1.png 609w, https:\/\/wimtach.centennialcollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ceda-1-300x92.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity ticss-37d741f1\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns ticss-7a2f7cba is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a13b92a1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ticss-8295e6f4 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8ba76519 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:0\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);\"><strong>Work with CEDA<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:2\"> CEDA offers students direct experiential learning opportunities, preparing them to become highly qualified professionals equipped for careers in the data analytics\/AI sector, an industry characterized by its innovation intensity. Faculty members at Centennial College, through their involvement in CEDA projects, gain insights into the evolving technology needs of retailers. This knowledge enables them to deliver industry-relevant and high-quality education in their classrooms. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top ticss-8aeb3b8b is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing the Centre for Explainable Data Analytics (CEDA) | WIMTACH\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rxQVb79-pa4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"fibre-flip-container flip-card-container\">\n    <div class=\"flip-card\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('flipped');\">\n        <div class=\"flip-card-inner\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card-front\">\n                <div>Body-computer interface (BCI)<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flip-card-back\">\n                <div>A system that enables direct communication between the human body and a computer or external device. By interpreting signals from the body, BCIs can monitor physiological data or even control devices, providing advanced solutions for health monitoring, rehabilitation, and enhanced human-computer interaction.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"flip-card\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('flipped');\">\n        <div class=\"flip-card-inner\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card-front\">\n                <div>Textile-based hardware design and fabrication<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flip-card-back\">\n                <div>This part of our R&#038;D activities, refers to the creation of electronic devices that are seamlessly integrated into textiles, allowing them to be wearable or embedded into fabrics for applications such as health monitoring, diagnostics, or therapeutic solutions.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"flip-card\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('flipped');\">\n        <div class=\"flip-card-inner\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card-front\">\n                <div>Sensor integration<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flip-card-back\">\n                <div>Sensor integration refers to embedding a variety of sensors into a system to capture and measure key physiological data, such as heart rate, temperature, and movement. By incorporating these sensors into wearable or remote devices, we enable comprehensive health monitoring, offering real-time insights and diagnostics from a distance.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"flip-card\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('flipped');\">\n        <div class=\"flip-card-inner\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card-front\">\n                <div>E-textile durability testing<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flip-card-back\">\n                <div>We perform extensive durability testing on our e-textiles, including tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and chemical exposure tests. These assessments ensure that our products maintain performance and reliability under various conditions, making them suitable for long-term use in healthcare applications.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns ticss-22a84981 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-800806c7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ticss-e356a7fb is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8ba76519 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:0\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);\"><strong>Join Us in Shaping the Future of Retail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);line-height:2\">Whether you&#8217;re looking to transform your business operations, gain deeper insights into your customers, or explore new market opportunities, CEDA is here to support you every step of the way. 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