Save the dates for these exciting upcoming IDSC Events!
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FRIDAY 9/4/2026 | 3:30-4 PM
IDSC Grants Program Call for Proposals INFO SESSIONThere 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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TUESDAY 9/8/2026 | 4-6 PM
Yusuf Kara, Lecture + Social HourThe 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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FRIDAY-SATURDAY 10/2-3/2026 | Evanston, IL
Computation + Journalism SymposiumThe 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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WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY 11/4-6/2026 | Bologna, Italy
Visualising Climate 2026This 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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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 11/7+8/2026 | 8 AM-5 PM
AI Hackathon WeekendThis 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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MONDAY 11/16/2026 | 4-7 PM
VizUM 2026: Humane VisualizationVizUM 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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FRIDAY 1/22/2027 | 10 AM-5 PM
IDSC DayThe 4th annual IDSC Day will take place at the Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science Building on Friday, January 22, 2026. Registration opens at 9:00 AM. Demos, posters, and presentations showcased the impact IDSC has made on the University of Miami, South Florida community, and beyond. Keynote Speaker Eric Shamlin will explore Digital Twinning and Human Agency. |
