October 2023 – Frost Institute for Data Science & Computing

Ching-Hua Chuan and Team Awarded Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar Grant

A University of Miami team led by a Frost institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) core faculty member has been recognized for developing an innovative mobile application to support sustainable environmental habits. “Social media research shows that mobile technologies can be effective in delivering habit-based interventions,” said Ching-Hua Chuan, Ph.D., assistant professor of interactive media in the School of Communication and core faculty member at IDSC. Read more “Ching-Hua Chuan and Team Awarded Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar Grant” →

Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Yelena Yesha Chats with The Miami Hurricane on…

Creativity, confusion, and controversy have defined the introductory stages of artificial intelligence integration (AI) into our society. When it comes to political campaigns and the upcoming 2024 election, this combination is changing the way politicians sway public opinion. Read more “Dr. Yelena Yesha Chats with The Miami Hurricane on AI and the Political Landscape” →

Awards & Honors

Ben Kirtman, Ph.D., William R. Middlethon III, Endowed Chair…

IDSC Deputy Director Dr. Ben Kirtman, a professor in the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, was recently named the inaugural William R. Middelthon III Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences. Joining him are Roni Avissar, center, dean of the Rosenstiel School, and philanthropist William R. Middelthon III (on the right). Read more “Ben Kirtman, Ph.D., William R. Middlethon III, Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences” →

Creative Technologies

FilmGate Interactive Media Festival + UM XR Day 11/30-12/2

At the crossroads of visual storytelling, entertainment and new immersive technology, this one-of-a-kind international event invites all curious and tech-savvy audiences to explore the best mind-bending stories in interactive and immersive storytelling. Join us at the University of Miami Lakeside Village on the Coral Gables campus 11/30-12/2, the full Festival runs 11/29-12/3 at multiple locations.

Data Science

Catch the Replay! IDSC Day Showcased The U’s Interdisciplinary…

Marta Missiaggia has been a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Miami for over a year, but it wasn’t until she helped a friend search for a data science job at the University that she discovered the Frost Institute for Data Science & Computing (IDSC). She couldn’t believe what she stumbled upon. Read more “Catch the Replay! IDSC Day Showcased The U’s Interdisciplinary Research—Photos and VIDEOS” →

Community Outreach

Displacement Vulnerability and Mitigation Tool (DVMT) Unveiled at IDSC…

Closing out the presentations portion of the inaugural IDSC Day held on Thursday, September 28, Abigail Fleming, Esq., Associate Director of the University of Miami School of Law’s Environmental Justice Clinic (EJC), unveiled the new Displacement Vulnerability and Mitigation Tool (DVMT) created in collaboration with IDSC’s Systems and Data Engineering team.

Creative Technologies

Full-Time JOB OPENING: Lecturer – 3D Modeling/Design

Currently, IDSC has the following openings: Read more “Full-Time JOB OPENING: Lecturer – 3D Modeling/Design” →

Events

Announcing the 2023-2024 IDSC Fellows! Attend the Launch Symposium…

The Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) is pleased to announce the IDSC Fellows for the 2023-2024 academic year: Madeleine Dawson, Anna Golikova, Tianhao Liu, and Christian Ramsoomair. This is a prestigious designation awarded each year to four graduate or undergraduate students (sophomore level or above) students. Read more “Announcing the 2023-2024 IDSC Fellows! Attend the Launch Symposium 11/28” →

Software Carpentry

Free 2-Day Software Carpentry “R” Workshop at Medical Campus…

Software Carpentry helps researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on “R” workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Read more “Free 2-Day Software Carpentry “R” Workshop at Medical Campus 11/15-16″ →

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