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Dr. Éric Fontaine

Master in Creative Robotics and Automation for Everyday Life

Bonjour! My role is to help you become a fluent communicator, so you can contribute to a healthier, brighter future for everyone. My mentorship focuses on helping students apply their skills to complex environmental problems, turning raw data into actionable insights and impactful policies.

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  • Deutsche Bank
  • The European Central Bank

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Bonjour! My role is to help you become a fluent communicator, so you can contribute to a healthier, brighter future for everyone. My mentorship focuses on helping students apply their skills to complex environmental problems, turning raw data into actionable insights and impactful policies.

Dr. Éric Fontaine

Bonjour! My role is to help you become a fluent communicator, so you can contribute to a healthier, brighter future for everyone. My mentorship focuses on helping students apply their skills to complex environmental problems, turning raw data into actionable insights and impactful policies.

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Master in Creative Robotics and Automation for Everyday Life

  1. 01Foundations of Environmental Science
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Environmental Science

      The learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Environmental Science.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Environmental Science?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Environmental Science.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Environmental Science.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Environmental Science.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Environmental Science.
    2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Environmental Science

      The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Environmental Science to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Environmental Science to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Environmental Science to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Environmental Science for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Environmental Science as applied to Foundations of Environmental Science.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Environmental Science for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Environmental Science

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Environmental Science against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Environmental Science as applied to Foundations of Environmental Science.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Environmental Science against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Foundations of Environmental Science to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Environmental Science?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Environmental Science to a new documented context.
  2. 02Climate Change and Carbon Cycles
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Climate Change and Carbon Cycles

      The learner can explain the core terms of Climate Change and Carbon Cycles.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Climate Change and Carbon Cycles?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Climate Change and Carbon Cycles.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Climate Change and Carbon Cycles.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Climate Change and Carbon Cycles.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Climate Change and Carbon Cycles.
    2. MethodsMethods in Climate Change and Carbon Cycles

      The learner can apply a method from Climate Change and Carbon Cycles to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Climate Change and Carbon Cycles to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Climate Change and Carbon Cycles to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Climate Change and Carbon Cycles for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Climate Change and Carbon Cycles as applied to Climate Change and Carbon Cycles.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Climate Change and Carbon Cycles for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Climate Change and Carbon Cycles

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Climate Change and Carbon Cycles against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Climate Change and Carbon Cycles as applied to Climate Change and Carbon Cycles.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Climate Change and Carbon Cycles against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Climate Change and Carbon Cycles to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Climate Change and Carbon Cycles?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Climate Change and Carbon Cycles to a new documented context.
  3. 03Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology

      The learner can explain the core terms of Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology.
    2. MethodsMethods in Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology

      The learner can apply a method from Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology as applied to Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology as applied to Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Technology to a new documented context.
  4. 04Research Seminar in Environmental Science
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Environmental Science

      The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Environmental Science.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Environmental Science?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Environmental Science.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Environmental Science.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Environmental Science.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Environmental Science.
    2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Environmental Science

      The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Environmental Science to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Environmental Science to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Environmental Science to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Environmental Science for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Environmental Science as applied to Research Seminar in Environmental Science.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Environmental Science for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Environmental Science

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Environmental Science against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Environmental Science as applied to Research Seminar in Environmental Science.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Environmental Science against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Environmental Science to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Environmental Science?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Environmental Science to a new documented context.
  5. 05The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science

      The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science as applied to The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science as applied to The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Environmental Science to a new documented context.
  6. 06The Practical Guide to Digital History
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
  7. 07Archival Science for Public Policy
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
    2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
  8. 08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
    2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Service Robotics, Automation for Home, Education, and Small Businesses, Human-Robot Interaction

Every dataset tells a story. Our job is to listen carefully and translate responsibly.

Dr. Éric Fontaine
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am a biomedical data scientist who is passionate about using data to make real-world impacts in academia and public policy. My mentorship focuses on helping students apply their skills to complex environmental problems, turning raw data into actionable insights and impactful policies.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Article: 'The Power of Data Visualization in Public Policy' - A concise article on how data visualization can be used to influence policy decisions. <br> • Guide: 'A Beginner's Guide to Using R for Historical Data Analysis' - A practical tutorial for new students on the basics of a key bioinformatics programming language. <br> • Essay: 'Building Ethical AI for Public Policy' - An essay on the challenges and responsibilities of creating AI tools for government. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in Canada, where I was inspired by the country's rich history of political philosophy and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, shimmering firefly-like creature named 'Insight,' can instantly highlight key data points and potential causal links in a complex dataset. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Mentor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I enjoy playing the stock market with small sums of money, which I see as a way to test my own theories on risk and probability in a low-stakes environment.

Public links

Twitter: @EricRobotics · LinkedIn: /in/ericfontaine · GitHub: /ericfontaine

Adaptive access

Engage: Éric Fontaine. In our interactive sessions, we'll use a GAF-powered "virtual archive." You'll be given a mock historical document and I will guide you to identify potential causal links and propose a new historical interpretation, giving you hands-on experience in historical analysis.

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