March 2021 – Frost Institute for Data Science & Computing

News

Innovation of the Month: MAP Tool Addresses Sea-Level Change

MetroLabNetwork.org has partnered with GovTech.com to bring its readers a segment called the “MetroLab Innovation of the Month” Series, which highlights impactful tech, data, and innovation projects underway between cities and universities. In this month’s installment of the Innovation of the Month series, a project focused on climate change and housing affordability in the greater Miami area, the Miami Affordability Project (MAP) tool was highlighted. Read more “Innovation of the Month: MAP Tool Addresses Sea-Level Change” →

Publications

Assessment of Disparities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Crisis standards of care (CSC) are necessary to allow for the equitable and transparent allocation of limited resources during times of excess demand. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has forced health care systems to confront the very real possibility that the need for certain lifesaving resources (eg, intensive care unit [ICU] beds, ventilators, dialysis machines) may exceed supply. Read more “Assessment of Disparities During the COVID-19 Pandemic” →

Data Citizens

Catch the Replay: Data Citizens presents Sheldon Brown

Data Citizens: A Distinguished Lecture series offers in-depth talks by experts in the field of data science on a wide variety of topics including data visualization, big data, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics. Catch the replay of a lecture on AI by academic, entrepreneur, computer scientist, and artist Sheldon Brown.

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Researchers Broaden Tracking of COVID-19 Through Wastewater

Although it is still challenging to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, researchers at the University of Miami are using all the strategies they can to fend off the spread. That includes using cutting-edge research to detect SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—in wastewater*. Read more “Researchers Broaden Tracking of COVID-19 Through Wastewater” →

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New “WHW” Tool makes Data Collection Easy and Affordable

Mathias Delpiano R-T , a UM alum, has developed “W.H.W.” a new smart city multimodal measurement tool. WHW can use a cell phone camera or any other video source (removing the need to invest in expensive hardware) to study pedestrian, bicycle, and other vehicle traffic in an easy, fast, and affordable way. Read more “New “WHW” Tool makes Data Collection Easy and Affordable” →

News

“Data Matters” Virtual Short-Course Series 8/9-13

The National Consortium for Data Science, a collaboration of leaders in academia, industry, and government formed to address the data challenges and opportunities of the 21st century is hosting Data Matters, a virtual short-course series, 8/9-13/2021, in partnership with RENCI and the Odum Institute. Read more ““Data Matters” Virtual Short-Course Series 8/9-13″ →

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WSBO-2021: Synergizing Biomedical Ontologies Workshop 7/14-16

This workshop is dedicated to developing tools/APIs for mapping or synergizing biomedical ontologies in ways that fit the current, modernized, technology era. Conversations will be around the best practices, with an emphasis on collaborative development and dynamic workflows. Read more “WSBO-2021: Synergizing Biomedical Ontologies Workshop 7/14-16” →

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3-Week Summer Faculty Workshop “Deep Analytics for Massive Data”…

The Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) is offering a 3-week online (via Zoom) workshop for UM faculty not currently using data science or ML for research/teaching. This workshop provides a comprehensive but accessible introduction to data science and machine learning (ML), introducing relevant concepts and tools along with major modules. Read more “3-Week Summer Faculty Workshop “Deep Analytics for Massive Data” 6/7-25″ →

Events

Free Software Carpentry Scientific Computing Mini Workshops 6/21-24

Software Carpentry helps researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. These hands-on Python, R, Git, Github, and Bash Shell mini workshops will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Read more “Free Software Carpentry Scientific Computing Mini Workshops 6/21-24” →

Events

World Business Angels Investment Forum Miami Office Grand Opening…

After creating a national office in Washington, DC, last year, the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) USA recently established a Miami office and has set their grand-opening ceremony for May 25, on the heels of signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC). Read more “World Business Angels Investment Forum Miami Office Grand Opening Ceremony 5/25” →

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