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Data Citizens: A Distinguished Lecture Series presents Nilam Ram…

Data Citizens is a series of in-depth talks by experts in the field of data science on a wide variety of topics including data visualization, big data, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics. Join us on Thursday, May 6, 2021, as we welcome Nilam Ram Professor of Psychology and Professor of Communication from Stanford University for a talk on ‘screenomics’. Read more “Data Citizens: A Distinguished Lecture Series presents Nilam Ram 5/6” →

WiDS Miami 2021 Women in Data Conference 4/23

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” →

Knight Foundation Invests Millions in IDSC, FIU, and Baptist…

Covering the February 24, 2021, Knight Foundation announcement of grants to grow Miami’s tech community (“Knight Foundation Invests $15M in FIU, UM, Baptist Health to Expand Miami’s Tech Talent, Accelerate Innovation“), Miami Herald Reporter Rob Wile looked at the funding awarded to UM IDSC: Read more “Knight Foundation Invests Millions in IDSC, FIU, and Baptist Health” →

Meet a Data Scientist-Daniel Messinger 4/22

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

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” →

Meet a Data Scientist Selcuk Uluagac 4/8

The Meet a Data Scientist series is a chance to get up close and personal with top-level experts in a wide variety of fields that use data science. Join us for the seventh “Meet a Data Scientist” lecture featuring FIU Professor A. Selcuk Uluagac, PhD. Read more “Meet a Data Scientist Selcuk Uluagac 4/8” →

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

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” →

Meet a Data Scientist Lecture Series: Joseph Johnson 3/25

If you have ever wondered what data scientists do, IDSC is giving you an opportunity to learn about this important, multifaceted profession. On Thursday, March 25, 2021, IDSC is hosting the sixth session in the “Meet a Data Scientist” series with Miami Herbert Business School Marketing Professor, Dr. Joseph Johnson. Read more “Meet a Data Scientist Lecture Series: Joseph Johnson 3/25” →

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

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″ →

“Best Practices in Applied AI” with Philip Evans and…

Join us for a lively conversation about the intersection of business strategy and artificial intelligence (AI). The SingularityU Miami Chapter wraps its three-part online/Zoom artificial intelligence series with two seasoned experts: Philip Evans, Senior Advisor and Fellow at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Roy Lowrance, Founder and CEO of Applied Data Science, LLC. Read more ““Best Practices in Applied AI” with Philip Evans and Roy Lowrance 3/18″ →