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Fall 2021, IDSC Membership

August 30, 2021

Luis Ruiz Pestana, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Civil and Architectural Engineering Department at the University of Miami. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University in 2015, where he made important contributions to the areas of nanomechanics, self-assembly, and selective molecular transport in peptide nanotubes, as well as […]

Fall 2021, Visiting Fellows

August 30, 2021

To promote the advancement of data science, IDSC has launched a VISITING FELLOWS Program. The program is designed for academic and industry professionals outside the University of Miami who want to contribute to their fields through collaborations with our data scientists. The program is also for those who have an interest in research and/or education […]

Education, Fall 2021

August 30, 2021

Applications continue to rise for the University’s Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) program. Now in its second year, this graduate program is expecting 15 new students for the fall semester, according to Mitsu Ogihara, Ph.D., professor of computer science, site director of the National Science Foundation’s University of Miami CARTA (UM CARTA), and director […]

App Development, Fall 2021

August 30, 2021

A prototype mobile application has been created in the ongoing Sant La/Early Childhood Education Resources project. This app is designed to provide Haitian-American families in northeast Miami-Dade County with access to early childhood education resources. The initiative is a collaborative partnership with Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center, which provides a wide range of services to […]

Fall 2021, IDSC Fellows

August 30, 2021

The Institute for Data Science and Computing is pleased to announce the launch of the IDSC Fellows Program for the 2021-2022 academic year. The vision of the IDSC Fellows Program is to inspire a new generation of leaders in data science to cross the traditional boundaries between disciplines. IDSC joins with University faculty to mentor […]

Digital Health + Life Sciences Informatics, Fall 2021

August 30, 2021

Is your healthtech, biotech, or medtech 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 “Global Fundraising Stage Miami” to connect start-ups and scale-ups with angel investors and venture capitalists. This […]

Fall 2021, Information Design

August 30, 2021

Join us on Thursday, September 23, 2021, 4:00-500 PM, for our continuing lecture series “Data Citizens” featuring Santiago Ortiz. Santiago is the Chief Data Officer at DrumWave. Santiago is a mathematician, data scientist, interactive visualization developer, and inventor, who creates and develops highly innovative and interactive projects for the web. TALK TITLE: “Humans and Data” […]

Data Science, Fall 2021

August 30, 2021

Join us on Thursday, September 30, 2021, as we launch the second year of our fascinating Meet a Data Scientist lecture series. We are pleased to welcome former IDSC Director of Outreach and Engagement Athena Hadjixenofontos, now head of the Wells Fargo Quantitative Analytics Center of Excellence on AI Model Development in Phoenix, Arizona, for […]

Fall 2021, People

August 30, 2021

IDSC is pleased to welcome two new Software Engineers: Damian Franco and Manouj Govindaraju working with the Software Engineering group. and a Research Intern, Matthew Rossi, working with Dr. Amin Sarafraz in AI and Machine Learning. Damian Franco Damian Franco is a Senior Software Engineer with many years of experience developing Web Applications in many different […]

Fall 2021, IDSC Membership

August 30, 2021

The Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) catalyzes discovery through data by providing intellectual leadership and resources to support the development and deployment of pioneering computational methods. Membership is open to UM or outside faculty with an interest in interdisciplinary research. We invite you to request membership through a formal application and review process. […]

Fall 2021, Systems and Data Engineering

August 30, 2021

The IDSC Software Engineering team are professional software engineers who actively seek collaborative partners for new and innovative software application and systems development projects. The team has developed applications and software systems to support work in clinical research, drug discovery, genomics, mapping and urban planning, observational biology/ecology, and the digital humanities. IDSC Software Engineering offers […]

Advanced Computing, Fall 2021

August 30, 2021

The IDSC Advanced Computing team consults on storage solutions, hardware, installation, systems administration, storage maintenance, account maintenance, and end-user support. They can also provide design and implementation of high-performance solutions, scientific programming, parallel code profiling, and code optimization. IDSC Advanced Computing designs and analyzes high-performance computing (HPC) systems for big-data-system users from a variety of […]

Around Campus, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

IDSC Staff largely worked from home during the COVID-19 crisis. Despite the physical distance, we remained close and productive. We look forward to the time when we can resume our in-person events, but hope that you will join us virtually in the meantime. Subscribe to IDSC Magazine | View Upcoming IDSC Events 2020-2021 Fun […]

From the Director, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

from the director It’s hard to believe that February marks the first anniversary of the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC). Despite the unprecedented challenges of the global COVID pandemic, IDSC has been successful in attracting top-tier faculty, launching new programs, and building collaborative academic and industry partnerships in many different […]

Cover Story, Digital Health + Life Sciences Informatics, Smart Cities, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

Smart Home Health Care Technology Picture a future where health sensors would be strategically placed throughout a person’s house to check their vital signs each day, and to alert them about potential dangers, like a sudden step down to the living room. Outside of the home, sensors could measure local pollen or pollution levels in […]

App Development, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

For two decades, Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center has been a vital community resource for Haitian-American families in the northeast corridor of Miami-Dade County. Now, Sant La is making it easier for parents to access early childhood education resources while boosting their digital technology skills in a new partnership with the University of Miami Institute […]

From the Deputy Director, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

from the deputy director To support data-intensive scientific projects in multiple disciplines, IDSC has launched new Grants Programs, with awards to six University of Miami researchers. Our goal is to advance scientific knowledge through collaborative projects that can benefit from our institute’s powerful computation and analytic resources. In addition, these grants demonstrate the growing importance […]

Education, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

A new Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) program offered by the University of Miami has generated strong enrollment from students seeking to incorporate data skills in their careers. “Demand for the University’s highly personalized MSDS program has already outpaced expectations,” said Mitsunori Ogihara, PhD, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Director of IDSC […]

Blockchain, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

While most people think of blockchain as the “secret sauce” of cryptocurrencies, Yelena Yesha, PhD, believes this powerful computational technology has the potential to transform industries around the world. “We have done a tremendous amount of research on blockchains for securing medical devices, including a novel network system that enables patient consent,” said Dr. Yesha, […]

Extended Reality, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

The University of Miami XR Initiative is changing the way we teach, collaborate, and research. This new technological paradigm shift is putting us at the forefront of innovation in the field of immersive media. As part of the XR Initiative, a competition for students who are passionate about virtual and augmented reality and have an […]

Spring 2021, Visualization

February 1, 2021

The “AK Peters Visualization [Book] Series” aims to capture new developments, and to summarize what is known over the whole spectrum of visualization by publishing in a broad range of formats. The series will contain books from all subfields of visualization, including visual analytics, information visualization, and scientific visualization, and will largely follow the calls […]

Events, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

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 March 11 as we welcome Sheldon Brown for a talk on AI. TALK TITLE: The Fiction Science of AI | […]

Internships, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

A cooperative international partnership led by the University of Miami Institute of Data Science and Computing (IDSC) has opened the door to new experiences and opportunities for four U.S. and Canadian interns. During the fall semester program, conducted with Canada’s Ontario Tech University (OTU) and the University of Waterloo, as well as GlassHouse Systems (GHS) […]

People, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

After 15 years of keeping the U research community at the ‘bleeding edge’ of new technology, Joel Zysman is saying goodbye. “Joel was the key contributor to the supercomputing infrastructure here at UM today. His multi-faceted experience and extensive computational knowledge has led to the success of numerous IDSC milestones,” said Nick Tsinoremas, IDSC Director. […]

AI + Machine Learning, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

A collaborative team of researchers has developed an innovative method of generating high-quality chest X-ray images that can be used to diagnose COVID-19 more accurately than current methods. Yelena Yesha, PhD, IDSC Innovation Officer, and Dr. Michael Morris, IDSC Affiliate Member (pictured at left), are involved in the research, which is being led by Sumeet […]

Smart Cities, Spring 2021

February 1, 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. To aid in the design and development of more sustainable, livable, and resilient cities, the University of Miami brings cutting-edge research in urban planning, architecture, and engineering […]

Awards and Honors, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

Widely recognized for his work on ethical issues related to health care, life science, and information technology, IDSC Data Ethics and Society Director Kenneth W. Goodman, Ph.D., has been named a fellow of The Hastings Center, a prestigious international organization for bioethics professionals. “This is a remarkable and exciting opportunity,” said Dr. Goodman, who is […]

Featured IDSC Member: Luis Ruiz Pestana

IDSC Visiting Fellows Program Promotes Data Science

Master of Science in Data Science Adds 2 Areas of Concentration

App Prototype Provides Access to Early Childhood Education Resources

Apply Now for the 2021-2022 IDSC FELLOWS Program

DEMO DAY 9/18 to Fund Biotech, Healthtech, and MedTech Start-ups and Scale-Ups

Data Citizens: A Distinguished Lecture Series Presents Santiago Ortiz 9/23

Meet a Data Scientist Lecture Series Begins Exciting Second Year 9/30

IDSC Welcomes New Team Members

Become an IDSC Member

IDSC Software Engineering Services

IDSC Advanced Computing Services

Data Science and Computing Magazine Issue No. 2 Spring 2021

Health Care at Your Convenience

Partnership Provides Access to Early Childhood Education Resources for Haitian-American Families

IDSC Launches New Grants Programs with 6 Interdisciplinary Awards

New Master of Science in Data Science Degree Generates Strong Enrollment

Yelena Yesha: International Leader in Blockchain Technology

Student XR Fund

Alberto Cairo Becomes Series Editor for AK Peters Visualization Book Series

Data Citizens: A Distinguished Lecture Series Presents Sheldon Brown

Interns Build Their Data Science Skills in Multi-Institution Partnership

IDSC Bids a Fond Farewell to Joel Zysman

Using Generative Adversarial Networks to Diagnose COVID-19

Smart Cities MIAMI Conference Goes Virtual 4/15

Dr. Ken Goodman Named The Hastings Center Fellow