IDSC Grants Program Call for Proposals INFO SESSION

There is no designated theme for submissions to the Fall 2026 “Expanding the Use of Collaborative Data Science at UM” Call for Proposals.  Proposals addressing any disciplinary area are encouraged. However, through a partnership with the Climate Resilience Institute, one of the six awards may be designated for a project that leverages data science, AI, or machine learning to address challenges at the intersection of extreme heat and human health. This funding opportunity is open to UM Faculty with an active IDSC membership.
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►Online via ZOOM

Yusuf Kara, Lecture + Social Hour

The semester kicks off with a guest lecture “Latent Variable Modeling in the Behavioral Sciences: Applications and Implications” by Dr. Yusuf Kara, Assistant Professor of Research, Measurement, and Evaluation in the School of Education and Human Development. Dr. Kara will speak about  Light refreshments will be served.
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►Newman Alumni Center, 6200 San Amaro Drive, Toll Library, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Computation + Journalism Symposium

The Computation + Journalism Symposium (C+J 2026) is a space for anyone working at or curious about the intersection between journalists, news, and technology. The conference features a unique mix of practicing journalists, including freelancers, data journalists, and engineers in newsrooms or working on news-related products; and academics working in fields like computational social science, human-computer interaction, and the digital humanities.
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►Northwestern University, Fisk Hall, 1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208

Visualising Climate 2026 

This inaugural first-of-its-kind event SOLD OUT almost immediately!  The Visualising Climate summit brings together designers, scientists, communicators, artists, and storytellers to explore how data visualization can drive understanding, engagement, and meaningful action on the climate and environmental crisis.
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►DAMA Tecnopolo Data Manifattura Emilia-Romagnam, V. Stalingrado, 84/3, Bologna, Italy

AI Hackathon Weekend

This Miami Herbert Business School/IDSC Hackathon is open to graduate and undergraduate students. Student teams will work with faculty, industry judges, and mentors to turn ideas into working prototypes within 48 hours. Sponsored by Donyati and Mentrum.ai, the event spans 8 tracks: climate, health, education, civic life, finance, hospitality, the public sector, and a wildcard category.
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►LOCATION: Miami Business School, Jenkins Building

VizUM 2026: Humane Visualization

VizUM is a free annual data visualization symposium featuring pioneers in the field whose vision drive products and styles we see around us daily, and who forge new ground in this domain. 2026 Featured Speakers: graphic designer, author, theorist Nigel Holmes, EXPLANATION GRAPHICS; and GOOGLE Data Editor Simon Rogers, co-host of The Data Journalism Podcast.
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►Newman Alumni Center, 6200 San Amaro Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33146

IDSC Day | Call for Posters + Demos

You are invited to join us for the 4th annual IDSC Day on Friday, January 22, 2027! Convening a vibrant mix of scholars, clinicians, educators, students, and innovators who span the public and private sectors, this event showcases cutting-edge research through keynote presentations, demos and posters, and collaborative discussions that foster new ideas and partnerships. We are pleased to welcome Carolina Cruz-Neira and Eric W. Shamlin as keynote speakers. Register Now

►Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science Bldg., 1201 Memorial Dr., Coral Gables 33146