- Lauren Bedwell, Department of Computer Science
Leading companies from the Toronto tech scene gathered at the 2025 MScAC Internship Expo to meet the next generation of world-class innovators.
During this week-long event, nearly 50 industry-leading partners, ranging from high-performance technology giants to hospital-based AI research teams, pitched their applied research internships to the talented 2024-25 student cohort. Students had the opportunity to explore a diverse array of potential internship opportunities, including those in precision medicine, the gaming industry, and decision-making in complex financial environments.

Intuit Canada, a fintech software company, recently expressed interest in leveraging Toronto tech talent to solve financial challenges using AI. Intuit, along with industry leaders AMD, Sanofi, and Trend Micro, connected with top technical talent at this year’s event.
Max Kiehn, senior fellow of software development at AMD and a long-standing partner of the program, praised the MScAC program’s structure and the calibre of its students. “The partnership with MScAC enables AMD to pursue challenging research topics by providing the right talent,” said Kiehn. “We are continually impressed by the students we meet each year and their contributions during internships, which help AMD progress from research to practical application.”
Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity software company, is one of MScAC’s new industry partners. Vincent Lee, senior manager of vulnerability research at Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative, expressed excitement about welcoming their first cohort of MScAC students. “U of T is where incredibly talented individuals gather to push the envelope in both theoretical and practical computer science,” said Lee. “We look forward to working with MScAC’s talented students to tackle challenging cybersecurity issues and secure the digital realm globally.”
The 2025 Internship Expo showcases a diverse range of industry partners committed to impacting the tech ecosystem through collaboration with student talent from the Department of Computer Science. This applied research internship approach enriches the industry-academic experience, preparing students to become world-class innovators and offering industry partners a competitive edge in their sectors.
“Sanofi has partnered with the MScAC program for three years. The students’ strong fundamentals in data science and software design, combined with their industry-focused training, make them valuable contributors with a shorter ramp-up to productivity compared to other co-op programs,” said Brandon Rufino, computational science manager at Sanofi. “Sanofi is committed to AI-driven innovation, building data and AI products to tackle complex diseases. We are excited to bring in fresh minds eager to tackle challenges, push boundaries, and introduce innovative ideas to our applied research programs.”
Following the completion of the applied research internship, the MScAC students will present their applied research projects at the 2025 Applied Research in Action (ARIA) showcase this November.
“MScAC students are developing cutting-edge technologies that will power our society now and in the future,” said Arvind Gupta, academic director of professional programs in the Department of Computer Science. “We look forward to witnessing the many innovations at ARIA 2025, showcasing the hard work and creativity of our students and partners.”