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This page gathers activities related to the Emerging Challenges Modelling Project, an initiative of the Centre de Recherches Mathématiques (CRM) in collaboration with the Groupe d’études et de recherche en analyse des décisions (GERAD) and UNIQUE. With support from the Quebec Research Fund, this project is funded at $375,000 per year, including FIR for three years. This interdisciplinary project addresses an urgent need: our societies are currently not adequately prepared to respond quickly to emerging crises or to effectively integrate new knowledge into tools and decision-making systems during times of crisis.

Facing major issues such as climate change, public health crises, and challenges related to AI security, our goal is clear: to transform our ability to react with agility and efficiency. To achieve this, we are bringing together experts from various disciplines, from mathematics to artificial intelligence and social sciences, to develop innovative models that optimize real-time decision-making and crisis management.

The project leverages advanced skills in mathematics, data science, and AI, complemented by a deep understanding of humanities. This synergy ensures that the solutions developed are both innovative and socially responsible. The team, comprising experts in statistics, biology, public health, economics, and other fields, exemplifies the diversity and interdisciplinary cooperation that characterize our approach.

We anticipate transformative impacts, directly measurable in the fields of decision-making, professional training, and scientific innovation.