Software Carpentry
Software Carpentry helps researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them fundamental research computing skills. This hands-on Python workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Read more “2-Day Free Software Carpentry “Python” Workshop at Medical Campus 2/21+22”
AI + Machine Learning
Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity in generative AI for UM Faculty. We envision up to four awards, each with $35K in funding and 2M SUs. Read more “NOW CLOSED: Call for Proposals in Generative AI”
Earth Systems Science
Announcing the opening of the “AquaX Laboratory” a cutting-edge ensemble modeling framework that encompasses the next-generation of AquaMaps (https://aquamaps.org/), along with several other species distribution models, and a brand-new website coming in early 2024. Read more “AquaMaps.org Next Gen “AquaX Laboratory” Launched!”
Cybersecurity
IDSC is pleased to present Dr. Garfield “Gary” Jones, DEng, Associate Chief of Strategic Technology at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). CISA is the operational lead for Federal cybersecurity and the national coordinator for critical infrastructure security and resilience. Read more “CISA’s Dr. Gary Jones on National Cybersecurity in person or via ZOOM 2/14”
Curricula
The new Data Analytics and Intelligence for Social Impact major in the School of Education and Human Development will produce responsible data-driven decision-makers, empowering them to collect and use data for insights that increase social impact. Read more “New Degree Shaping Future Leaders in Responsible Data Analytics”
Lectures & Seminars
Data visualization—the use of charts and maps to display numbers—is all around us. Learning to be a savvy data “consumer” is an art. The good news is that anyone and everyone can learn! It’s an important skill: Data visualizations can convey important trends and findings; they can also be manipulated to obscure the true meaning of data as well.
Data Science
The Super Data Science PODCAST ep. 741 features IDSC Visualization Director Alberto Cairo. Listen on soundcloud.com as Dr. Cairo guides us beyond numerical figures, exploring the art of weaving compelling narratives through data. Read more “Super Data Science Podcast: “How to Visualize Data Effectively with Prof. Alberto Cairo””
Events - Past
The Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) was pleased to partner with the Office of the Provost to host the 2023-2024 IDSC Fellows and the first-ever Provost Fellowship in Interdisciplinary Computing awardees. The 4 IDSC Fellows and 6 Fellowship Awardees gave a brief overview of their research projects at the annual IDSC Fellows Launch Symposium. Read more “CATCH THE REPLAY: IDSC Fellows and Provost Fellowship Awardees”
Awards & Honors
Thanks to the new Provost’s Fellowship in Interdisciplinary Computing, several graduate students are able to devote their full attention to cutting-edge research projects in their chosen subject areas. Read more “Six Students use Computing Power to Tackle Complex Problems”
AI + Machine Learning
Forbes magazine writer Hessie Jones worked with the IDSC Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning team under the guidance of program director Dr. Yelena Yesha to produce “Revolutionizing Satellite Security: NASA’s Groundbreaking Project To Integrate AI, Blockchain, & Nanosatellites.” The article begins . . . Read more “Revolutionizing Satellite Security: NASA’s Groundbreaking Project”