Events – Institute for Data Science & Computing

Demo Day 9/18 to Fund Biotech, Healthtech, and MedTech…

July 5, 2021July 30, 2021

Is your start-up or scale-up ready for the global fundraising stage? Join World Business Angels Investment Forum and the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) on Saturday, Sept.18, 2021, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (EST), for a virtual Demo Day to connect healthtech, biotech, and medtech companies with angel investors and venture capitalists. Read more “Demo Day 9/18 to Fund Biotech, Healthtech, and MedTech Start-ups and Scale-Ups” →

South Big Data Innovation Hub All-Hands Meeting 7/28-30

March 4, 2021August 3, 2021

South Big Data Innovation Hub is hosting their 2021 All-Hands Meeting from July 28 – 30, where big data influencers from industry, academia, nonprofits, and government will discuss the most important topics in data science today. Read more “South Big Data Innovation Hub All-Hands Meeting 7/28-30” →

Free Software Carpentry Scientific Computing Mini Workshops 6/21-24

March 1, 2021June 24, 2021

Software Carpentry helps researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. These hands-on Python, R, Git, Github, and Bash Shell mini workshops will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Read more “Free Software Carpentry Scientific Computing Mini Workshops 6/21-24” →

World Business Angels Investment Forum Miami Office Grand Opening…

March 1, 2021May 25, 2021

After creating a national office in Washington, DC, last year, the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) USA recently established a Miami office and has set their grand-opening ceremony for May 25, on the heels of signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC). Read more “World Business Angels Investment Forum Miami Office Grand Opening Ceremony 5/25” →

WiDS Miami 2021 Women in Data Conference 4/23

February 25, 2021April 26, 2021

WiDS Miami 2021 is a one-day technical conference that provides an opportunity to hear about the latest data science-related research in a number of domains, learn how leading-edge companies are leveraging data science for success, and connect with potential mentors, collaborators, and others in the field. Read more “WiDS Miami 2021 Women in Data Conference 4/23” →

Meet a Data Scientist-Daniel Messinger 4/22

February 25, 2021April 22, 2021

Continuing our “Meet a Data Scientist” series, join us on Thursday, April 22, 2021 (3:30-4:30 PM), for a discussion with interdisciplinary developmental psychologist and IDSC Director of Social Systems Informatics Dr. Daniel Messinger offering a glimpse of how he uses data in his research. Read more “Meet a Data Scientist-Daniel Messinger 4/22” →

Lecture by Michelle Carney of Google AI 4/21

February 25, 2021April 21, 2021

Can you do UX Research on machine learning systems? Can you get feedback from real users before the AI has been built? Can you even test a machine learning system before you have a production-ready model? Read more “Lecture by Michelle Carney of Google AI 4/21” →

Smart Cities MIAMI Conference Goes Virtual 4/15

February 25, 2021July 15, 2021

The University of Miami School of Architecture and Institute for Data Science and Computing present the 4th annual Smart Cities Miami Conference on Thursday, April 15, 1:00-4:00 PM. The annual Smart Cities Miami Conference provides a forum for leaders in academia, industry, and government to closely examine evolving theories and practices in the Smart City field. Read more “Smart Cities MIAMI Conference Goes Virtual 4/15” →

2-Day Scientific Computing with Python Workshop 3/25-26

February 25, 2021March 29, 2021

This 2-day intensive virtual workshop is designed to provide a foundation of basic concepts that all programming depends on, using the general-purpose programming language, Python, as an example. There are no prerequisites and the workshop is designed for computer users from beginners to advanced. Read more “2-Day Scientific Computing with Python Workshop 3/25-26” →

“Research Ethics and the NIH” Christine Grady Lecture 3/19

February 25, 2021May 5, 2021

From human subjects protection to the responsible conduct of research, bioscientists around the world seek, study, and try to adhere to Ethics standards originating at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Read more ““Research Ethics and the NIH” Christine Grady Lecture 3/19″ →