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Spring 2021, Visiting Fellows

February 1, 2021

IDSC is pleased to welcome two new Visiting Fellows: Innovative architect Daba Dabic, and digital healthcare entrepreneur Hartley LeRoy. Daba Dabic Ljubisa Daba Dabic, AAIA, an innovative architect with experience in healthcare and smart city programs has joined IDSC as a Visiting Fellow. A Partner in AMB Architectural Design Studio, LLC in Rockville, Maryland, Dabic […]

IDSC Membership, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

Membership Criteria 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 […]

Leadership, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

Building the data and analytic skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century workforce is a top priority for the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC). To advance that goal, IDSC has recruited leading technology professionals for its Industry Advisory Board. “We are committed to making South Florida a hub for […]

Events, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

Choose programming with R or Python. These workshops will provide you with the basic computing skills and best practices needed to be productive in a small research team. The format is a mixture of short seminars and hands-on practical exercises, and participants are encouraged to help one another and to try applying what they have […]

People, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

IDSC is pleased to welcome two Post Doctoral Associates: Melvin Ayala, working with the Advanced Computing team, and Mostafa Zahed, working with the Bioinformatics and Health group. Melvin Ayala Melvin Ayala received his BA and PhD in Economic Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz in Germany and his PhD in Electrical and […]

Advanced Computing, Spring 2021

February 1, 2021

Rated one of the Top 5 academic institution supercomputers in the country for 2019, TRITON, the U’s newest supercomputer, is a state-of-the-art IBM power9 CPU-accelerated system, representing a new approach to computational and data science. IDSC Advanced Computing consults on storage solutions, hardware, installation, systems administration, storage maintenance, account maintenance, and end-user support. The AC […]

Around Campus, Fall 2020

September 18, 2020

IDSC launched our first online magazine with the fall 2020 issue. Nearing the end of 2020 we reflected on the past in the photos below, and looked forward to resuming in-person events and gatherings.

Fall 2020, Leadership

September 18, 2020

from the director Data science holds the key to tackling many of society’s greatest challenges from COVID-19 to smart cities, social justice, and the global environment. Leading-edge computational approaches can extract hidden knowledge and generate fresh insights from large and complex datasets in many different sectors. That’s why the University of Miami Institute for Data […]

Cover Story, Fall 2020

September 18, 2020

Yelena Yesha, PhD, an award-winning researcher and technology industry leader, has joined IDSC as Innovation Officer and Head of International Relations. She was also named a Knight Foundation Chair of Data Science and AI. “Dr. Yesha is an internationally recognized leader in many fields, including cybersecurity, big data analytics, medical research, electronic commerce, and climate […]

App Development, Fall 2020

September 18, 2020

IDSC has developed a first-of-its-kind early-detection platform xsat.idsc.miami.edu for COVID-19 that will enable local residents to self-report symptoms and researchers and decision makers to visualize data and identify hot spots. By tracking social media posts, analyzing public health data, and creating an interactive online dashboard, University of Miami researchers, and others, will have the ability […]

Fall 2020, Leadership

September 18, 2020

IDSC welcomes James R. “Jim” Bottum as Director of Strategic Initiatives. In this role, he will be responsible for building collaborative alliances and partnerships with academia, industry, and community organizations. “As I look at the national landscape of emerging data science initiatives, IDSC appears to have some unique qualities that I find very exciting. IDSC […]

Fall 2020, Leadership

September 18, 2020

from the deputy director Data science is rapidly becoming an essential discipline for students and adults. Understanding the construction of datasets, the use of analytic tools, and the assumptions that go into computational models are vital skills in science, business, and the humanities. In atmospheric and marine science, for example, data science tools are helping […]

Data Analysis

September 18, 2020

From contact tracing to communicating with the public, the COVID-19 pandemic presents ethical challenges to data professionals. “Good science depends on producing, understanding, analyzing, and communicating data, and then vetting it with other scientists,” said Nick Tsinoremas, IDSC Director. “With COVID-19, the timeline is very compressed, creating both practical and ethical challenges for data scientists […]

Augmented Reality, Fall 2020

September 18, 2020

University of Miami art history students have access to an augmented reality (AR) application to explore Colonial Spanish paintings and architecture, thanks to a collaboration between IDSC and the College of Arts and Sciences. Building on the University’s partnership with Magic Leap, this advanced AR application opens the door to virtual studies of the large […]

Digital Health + Life Sciences Informatics

September 18, 2020

By joining a national collaborative partnership, the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) will contribute to the analysis and evaluation of new medical devices designed to improve patient care. “Our IDSC faculty will share their extensive data skills and knowledge of the health care industry as a new partner of the […]

Fall 2020, Leadership

September 18, 2020

Kenneth W. Goodman, PhD, and Otávio Bueno, PhD, have been named Director and Co-Director of Data Ethics + Society for the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC). “From personal privacy to fake news, legal, ethical, and social concerns permeate the research, teaching, and applications of data science and computing,” said IDSC […]

Blockchain, Fall 2020

September 18, 2020

Knight Foundation Chair of Data Science and AI, and IDSC Innovation Officer Yelena Yesha, PhD, is launching a collaborative blockchain project to detect and track fake news by identifying the source in real time. “The coronavirus pandemic has led to an explosion of misinformation, such as ‘miracle cures’, as well as scammers trying to take […]

Digital Health + Life Sciences Informatics, Fall 2020

September 18, 2020

Researchers from IDSC are exploring the interface between the human brain and technology through a collaborative international initiative. “We are working closely with scientists from Europe and Israel in fields like medical informatics, brain-computer interfaces, and biomarkers for diseases like COVID-19,” said Yelena Yesha, PhD, Knight Foundation Chair of Data Science and AI, and IDSC […]

Fall 2020, Visualization

September 18, 2020

Data specialists at IDSC are collaborating with national consulting firm MDB, Inc., in designing and developing an interactive evidence map displaying the impact of social needs interventions on health outcomes. “Our multidisciplinary UM team will effectively translate scientific findings and data into a visual evidence map to help physicians, researchers, and health insurance systems see […]

Education, Fall 2020

September 18, 2020

From cybersecurity to applying artificial intelligence in business, the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) is launching a wide range of collaborative educational programs. “Being able to analyze data and interpret the results is now a basic skill, like being able to read and write.” “We believe data science skills are […]

Fall 2020, Leadership

September 18, 2020

A team of distinguished technology professionals is advancing the collaborative mission of the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) by serving on the Industry Advisory Board. “We are committed to making South Florida a hub for the data sciences and integrating leading-edge tools and applications into decision-making processes for all industries,” […]

Data Science, Fall 2020

September 18, 2020

A new international partnership between IDSC and Tel Aviv University in Israel will open the door to collaborative research, learning, and cultural initiatives. “We are looking forward to creating exciting opportunities for our researchers, faculty, and students, to expand their horizons,” said Nick Tsinoremas, IDSC Director, who recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Tel […]

Fall 2020, Systems and Data Engineering

September 18, 2020

IDSC’s professional software engineers actively seek collaborative partners for new and innovative software application and systems development projects. Core competencies include: • Software Application Conceptualization, Design, Implementation, and Project Management • AI and Machine Learning • Computer Vision, Photogrammetry, and 3D Reconstruction • Drones and Aerial Surveys with a Focus on Urban Spaces • Extended […]

Extended Reality, Fall 2020

September 18, 2020

By combining their creativity with powerful computing tools, University of Miami (UM) graduate students Maria Aguilar and Manouj Govindaraju crafted an extended reality (XR) application to welcome incoming freshman. Now, campus newcomers will be able put on a Magic Leap 1 set and ‘walk’ through the campus, learn about academics, athletics, and other topics, and […]

Advanced Computing, Fall 2020

September 18, 2020

Rated one of the Top 5 academic institution supercomputers in the country for 2019, TRITON, the U’s newest supercomputer, is a state-of-the-art IBM power9 GPU-accelerated system, representing a new approach to computational and data science. IDSC Advanced Computing consults on storage solutions, hardware, installation, systems administration, storage maintenance, account maintenance, and end-user support. The AC […]

IDSC Welcomes Visiting Fellows Daba Dabic and Hartley LeRoy

Become an IDSC Member

IDSC Industry Advisory Board Advances Workforce Development Initiatives

2-day Python and R Software Carpentry Courses Offered

IDSC Welcomes Melvin Ayala and Mostafa Zahed

IDSC Advanced Computing Services

Data Science and Computing Magazine Inaugural Issue Fall 2020

Yelena Yesha Joins UM as IDSC Innovation Officer

xSAT Outbreak Tracking + Early-Detection Platform Launched

Jim Bottum to Lead Strategic Initiatives for IDSC

Data Science for Everyone

Data Ethics + Covid-19 UM-CDC Panel Discuss Challenges

AR Application Explores Spanish Colonial Paintings and Architecture

MDEpiNet and UM to Collaborate on New Medical Devices

Data Ethics and Society Director and Co-Director Appointed

Brain Investigators Collaborative International Initiative

New MS in Data Science Degree Launches Collaborations

Industry Advisory Board Advances IDSC Mission

Tel Aviv University Partners with UM on Data Science

IDSC Software Engineering

The U Experience Magic Leap Campus Tour

IDSC Advanced Computing