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Master of Science in Data Science virtual OPEN HOUSE…

The Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) is hosting a virtual open house and we’re inviting you! The MSDS is a one-year degree program offering a variety of academic concentrations and industry internships through the Institute for Data Science and Computing. We invite you to come and learn more about the MSDS, and how you can start your career with a degree in Miami, one of the world’s fastest-growing tech hubs. Read more “Master of Science in Data Science virtual OPEN HOUSE 10/28 12PM” →

Events - Past

Catch the Replay: Meet a Data Scientist Lecture by…

IDSC was pleased to welcome back our former Director of Programs, data scientist Athena Hadjixenofontos, PhD, to kick off the second year of the Meet a Data Scientist lecture series on Thursday, September 30, 2021 (4:00-5:00 PM) via Zoom. This lecture series is co-sponsored by the Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and is free and open to the public. Read more “Catch the Replay: Meet a Data Scientist Lecture by Athena Hadjixenofontos” →

News

Catch the Replay: Santiago Ortiz’s Data Citizens Lecture

The second year of our Data Citizens: A Distinguished Lecture Series—described as lectures by “relevant, important, and influential people in the fields of data science, computing, data visualization, and other related areas” by host School of Communication Professor Alberto Cairo, PhD (also IDSC Visualization Program Director and Knight Chair in Visual Journalism)—kicked off with a lecture by Santiago Ortiz, Founder at DrumWave.com, on Thursday, September 23, 2021 (4:00-5:00 PM) via Zoom. Read more “Catch the Replay: Santiago Ortiz’s Data Citizens Lecture” →

Awards & Honors

NIH Funds New Consortium Aimed at Advancing Health Equity…

The National Institutes of Health recently announced a $50 million award to the University of North Texas Health Science Center to lead the coordinating center for the Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity, or AIM-AHEAD, program. Read more “NIH Funds New Consortium Aimed at Advancing Health Equity and Researcher Diversity” →

Publications

Vaccinating Teachers and Cutting Class Sizes in Half Could…

Vaccinating teachers and cutting class sizes in half would go a long way toward curbing the spread of COVID-19 in schools, according to a new study from the University of Miami. The study, which has been submitted for publication and is not yet peer-reviewed, lends further support to policies like vaccine requirements and physical distancing in schools. Read more “Vaccinating Teachers and Cutting Class Sizes in Half Could Help Curb COVID Spread” →

Publications

Psychologists: Masks Do Not Impede Preschoolers’ Language Development

A team of psychology researchers observed that young children produce the same amount of language whether or not they are wearing masks. Another finding showed that kids produce more complex speech sounds while wearing masks than without them. Read more “Psychologists: Masks Do Not Impede Preschoolers’ Language Development” →

Magazine

IDSC Data Science and Computing MAGAZINE Fall 2021

IDSC is pleased to present the fall 2021 issue of Data Science and Computing magazine. From a cutting-edge project using AI to help reduce waste and contamination in recycling to innovative wastewater analysis taking Covid-19 detection to the next level and affording early warning, all the latest things IDSC is working on are featured in the magazine. Read more “IDSC Data Science and Computing MAGAZINE Fall 2021” →

News

Air Monitoring Collaboration for Wellness in Campus Buildings

It was announced today that “Technology industry leaders Phizzle, Cisco, Intel, and GlassHouse Systems will work with IDSC to identify ways to use lab-grade cleanroom technology and data analytics in traditional campus buildings, as a way to monitor air quality in real-time.” Read more “Air Monitoring Collaboration for Wellness in Campus Buildings” →

Advanced Computing

Women in Academia Looks at Female Endowed Chairs

The Women in Academia Report (WIA Report) is a website that celebrates women’s progress in higher education and explores issues of gender equity at U.S. colleges and universities. The WIA Report monitors and reports trends concerning women in all areas of higher education, discusses important issues of gender equity, reports instances of gender discrimination, and identifies the leaders and laggards among colleges and universities in creating greater opportunities for women. Read more “Women in Academia Looks at Female Endowed Chairs” →

News

Applications Invited for Paid UM CARTA PhD Research Assistantships

Applications are invited for three 4-year PhD research assistantships available in the Department of Computer Science. These research assistantships are funded by the University of Miami Center for Accelerated Real-time Analytics (UM CARTA), a prestigious international research center funded by the National Science Foundation’s Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRC) program. Read more “Applications Invited for Paid UM CARTA PhD Research Assistantships” →

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