

Read more “Miami XR 2025 Shared Insights About the Future of XR” →
This article by FORBES Magazine looks at how “virtual and mixed reality are transforming how students learn. From exploring the insides of a Roman battlefield and dissecting a human heart in 3D to walking on the surface of Mars, VR/MR technologies [are enabling] the creation of immersive experiences that enhance learning beyond what is possible in the physical world.” Read more “FORBES: Meta for Education Brings XR Experiences to any Classroom” →
Message from the Conference Chair
The University of Miami School of Architecture and Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing presented the 9th annual Smart Cities MIAMI Conference on Thursday and Friday, April 3+4. This year’s conference theme “Equitable Urban Futures” explored data and design innovations for shaping more equitable, human-centric, and agile smart cities. Read more “9th Annual Smart Cities MIAMI 2025 Conference 4/3-4” →
IDSC is pleased to announce six “Expanding the Use of Collaborative Data Science at UM” grants program awardees. Now in its fourth year, this grants program helps increase the use of data science to foster breakthroughs in disciplinary pursuits making the research team more competitive for external funding. Read more “Announcing the Awardees for the IDSC “Expanding the Use of Collaborative Data Science” Grant” →
Join us for a free-2-day, in-person only Software Carpentry “Python” Workshop at Medical Campus on Thursday and Friday, March 20 and 21, 2025, at the CTSI Research Training Center (Rooms 710 Q-R). Course Hours both days: 9:00AM – 4:30PM. (Course lasts two days—content is not repeated). Read more “2-Day Software Carpentry—Python Workshop at Medical 3/20+21” →
IDSC Director of Population Health Informatics, Dr. Azizi Seixas presents Karl Connolly, Esq., Chief Technology and Marketing Officer for Cellhub | Netmaven. Dr. Connolly’s talk entitled “Secure 5G Private Networks to Enable Multi-Organizational Collaboration” will he held via ZOOM on Thursday, March 20, 2025, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM EST. Read more “Virtual Lecture on Secure 5G Private Networks | Karl Connolly, Esq. 3/20” →
VizUM 2024: Beyond Data Visualization was held on Monday afternoon, November 11 (4:00-7:00 PM), at the Newman Alumni Center. The guest speakers were: Santiago Ortiz, Rahul Bhargava, and Lauren F. Klein who spoke on new or more inclusive ways of looking at or understanding visualization.
IDSC Innovation Officer Dr. Yelena Yesha will speak at the Annual BioFlorida South Florida Life Sciences Showcase on Wednesday, March 19th. Discover the future of life sciences! This premier event unites industry leaders, innovators, investors, and key stakeholders for a dynamic day of insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration. Read more “Yelena Yesha to Speak at BioFlorida South Florida Life Sciences Showcase 3/19” →
The Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) cordially invites you to the 2nd annual IDSC Day on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the University of Miami Lakeside Village EXPO CENTER. Demos, posters, and presentations will showcase the impact IDSC has made on the University of Miami, South Florida community, and beyond.
Read more “2nd Annual IDSC DAY 3/7 Showcases The U’s Interdisciplinary Research” →
IDSC Director of Population Health Informatics, Dr. Azizi Sexias presents Brendan O’Leary of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Former Acting Director | Digital Health Center of Excellence. Mr. O’Leary will speak on “AI in Medicine: A Practical Overview with Insights from a Former Regulator” via ZOOM on Thursday, February 27, 2025, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM EST. Read more “Virtual Lecture: A Practical Overview of AI in Medicine | Brendan O’Leary 2/27” →