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Vanier Computer Science Student Shines at McGill Science Showcase 2026
Vanier College is proud to celebrate the academic achievements of Fairoz Aly, a fourth-semester Computer Science student, who recently presented her thought-provoking research at the 7th Annual McGill Undergraduate Science Showcase on March 25, 2026. Fairoz who has been serving as a volunteer researcher with Encode Canada, worked in partnership with Shira Abramovich of McGill University to explore the intersection between artificial intelligence and human innovation. She was among several hundred presenters at the showcase that attracted almost 1,000 visitors.
Her presentation included a comprehensive literature review entitled "Transforming, Not Replacing: Understanding Creativity with AI." In fact, her work examines how AI shapes the creative process, how it affects human experience and perception of creativity, and how researchers fundamentally define creativity itself. Understanding the impact of AI on human creativity has emerged as an urgent concern for both technologists and artists.
Fairoz’s research findings present a nuanced view of our technological future. Her work suggests that collaboration between humans and AI redistributes cognitive effort in ways that may benefit short-term productivity but carry the risk of hindering long-term skill development.
Her findings point to a vital conclusion: AI is not replacing human creativity, but rather transforming it. Fairoz's research serves as a timely reminder that the human costs of this transformation deserve as much attention as the celebrated productivity gains.
Congratulations to Fairoz Aly for her exceptional contribution to this important academic discourse and for representing the Vanier College Computer Science program with such distinction!
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