
Acceleration Consortium (AC)
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We're a global community accelerating the design and discovery of wide range of new materials, from renewable energy to drugs. Led by @A_Aspuru_Guzik @UofT.
University of Toronto
Joined March 2021
"The Magic Lab: Alán Aspuru-Guzik and his multinational team of mad scientists are combining chemistry, robotics and AI to fight climate change, streamline organ transplants and supercharge the scientific method." Via Luc Rinaldi for @torontolife.
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Congrats to AC director Alán Aspuru-Guzik on receiving the Heinrich Emanuel Merck Award for Computational Sciences @merckgroup. The award celebrates Alán's work in AI-driven platforms that accelerate the discovery of materials needed for a better future.
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📅 July 8, 2:00 PM: Join us for a talk with Dr. Yi Dong on ProRL: Prolonged Reinforcement Learning Expands Reasoning Boundaries in LLMs. This event is open to @VectorInst + @UofT students and faculty!. Register to attend in person or online:
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Introducing Nasim, an AC staff scientist working at the intersection of science, robotics + AI. Video by @bme_uoft students @LabMegatron + Ana-Maria Oproescu, with support from @helen_chem + the AC’s EDI Grant. 🎥
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Our friends in Pharmacology + Toxicology @uoftmedicine @UofT are looking for an assistant professor, who will also become a member of the Acceleration Consortium, benefitting from a world-class environment in the fields of medical + AI research. Apply:
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RT @UofTArtSci: Three recent @UofT Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellows are taking their AI-fueled research innovations from lab to m….
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We're spotlighting #WomenInSTEM and their inspiring journeys! Meet @martoskreto, Computer Science PhD student @UofT. Video created by @bme_uoft students @LabMegatron + Ana-Maria Oproescu with support from @helen_chem.and the AC’s EDI Initiate Grant. 🎥
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Could you build a self-driving lab for $500? @UofTEngineering students Kyrylo Kalashnikov + Robert Hou did just with their modular, low-cost electrochemistry lab designed to democratize access to discovery. Read the full story:
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RT @UBCChem: Join us for another seminar in the Industrial Thought Leadership Series on June 12, 11am-12pm PST! We’re thrilled to have Chri….
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RT @chemuoft: 🌈 Happy PRIDE Month! 🌈. We proudly celebrate and support our LGBTQ2IA+ students, alumni, faculty, and staff—not just in June,….
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We’re spotlighting #WomenInSTEM! Meet AC Staff Scientist Carla Brown, who works in our medicinal chemistry self driving lab. Created by @bme_uoft students @LabMegatron + Ana-Maria Oproescu with support from @helen_chem and the AC’s EDI Initiate Grant. 🎥
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#JOB OPP: Join our team as a Procurement Assistant to support the procurement needs of our 7 SDLs. You’ll play a key role purchasing lab equipment, analyzing quotes, ensuring policy compliance and more. Chemistry or Comp Sci background preferred. Apply:
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We’ve EXTENDED the deadline to apply for our EDI Initiate grants until June 20! 🇨🇦 If you're a.@UofT faculty member, student, or trainee, you can apply for funding to tackle EDI barriers in STEM through creative projects. Apply:
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🔬Earlier this month, our Director of Research Operations, Brandon Sutherland shared insights at #BIOKorea2025 on how AI is reshaping the future of drug development. The conference is Korea's largest international life sciences event, and we were thrilled to be a part of it🧬
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RT @UBCChem: “Automation is transforming chemical research- not by replacing scientists, but by redefining their role.”- Dr. Jason Hein. D….
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