Humans have been able to record their voices and play them back for more than a century. But even now, after decades of technological and computational advancements, using computers to decipher what is being said, and who is saying it, remains a monumental challenge. Read more “Catch the Replay: Data Citizens Distinguished Lecture by Dr. John Hansen”
IDSC was pleased to host Oxford Internet Institute’s Dr. Paul Timmers for a special guest lecture on Friday, October 21, 2022, via Zoom. Delving into the background of the current European situation, in his talk “European Strategic Autonomy in the Digital Age,” Dr. Timmers began with how sovereignty has become a top concern. If you missed the talk watch the video . . . Read more “Catch the Replay: Paul Timmers on European Strategic Autonomy in the Digital Age”
Leaders in academia, government, and industry shared ideas on how cities can use new technologies, from cloud computing and connected devices to smart materials and sustainable construction, to maximize opportunities for data-driven growth, in person, at the fifth annual Smart Cities MIAMI Conference, May 19 and 20, 2022. Read more “Catch the Replay: Smart Cities Miami 2022 Explored Digitally Connected Cities”
From endangered whales to Alzheimer’s disease, concrete durability, and the brain-computer interface, four University of Miami graduate students applied advanced data science and computing tools to their multidisciplinary research projects selected for the IDSC Fellows Program for the 2021-22 academic year. Read more “Catch the Replay: 2021-2022 IDSC Fellows Capstone Event”
By applying artificial intelligence (AI) tools to detect patterns in cellular and radiology images, a nationally respected data scientist is advancing clinicians’ ability to deliver precision medicine to their cancer patients. Read more “Catch the Replay: Anant Madabhushi on AI Advances in Precision Medicine”
Dr. Shane Elipot’s “An Ocean of Data” Meet a Data Scientist talk was held on April 5, 2022 via Zoom. Read more “Catch the Replay: Meet a Data Scientist with Shane Elipot”
This talk with Dr. Amanda Myers—the Principal Investigator of the Laboratory for Functional Neurogenomics, with co-appointments in the Division of Neuroscience, the Department of Human Genetics and Genomics, and the Center on Aging—offered a glimpse of how her career developed and some valuable practical advice on crafting your own career as a data scientist. Read more “Catch the Replay: Meet a Data Scientist Amanda Myers”
As eMerge Americas, a two-day industry conference held on Miami Beach, prepared to open the expo floor for the first time since 2019, University of Miami President Julio Frenk hosted a moderated discussion on Monday titled, “Miami at the Intersection of Tech and Democracy,” which examined ways to utilize technological innovations to strengthen democracy worldwide. Read more “Experts Explore Technology’s Potential to Bolster Democracy and Education at eMerge”
The theme for the University of Miami’s participation in the global tech conference eMerge Americas included a display recognizing Women in Technology, including IDSC Director of Innovation and Head of International Relations, Dr. Yelena Yesha. Here are all ten of the inspiring women profiled: Read more “The U Recognizes 10 Women in Technology at eMerge Americas 2022”
IDSC Innovation Officer Dr. Yelena Yesha will be a featured speaker at the 35th International FLAIRS (the Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society) Conference co-hosted by Charles University Faculty of Mathematics and Physics and the University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences, Read more “Dr. Yelena Yesha Featured Speaker at FLAIRS-35 5/15-18”