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Meet a Data Scientist presents Ching-Hua Chuan 12/8

The Meet a Data Scientist series is a chance to get up close and personal with top-level data science professionals. Join us for a talk with Assistant Professor of Interactive Media, Ching-Hua Chuan, PhD. Dr. Chuan’s research interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, and music information retrieval with a focus on human-centered computing. Read more “Meet a Data Scientist presents Ching-Hua Chuan 12/8” →

Events

IDSC Fellows 2021-2022 Launch Event Announces Chosen Fellows 12/7

The Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) is pleased to announce the IDSC Fellows 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. Read more “IDSC Fellows 2021-2022 Launch Event Announces Chosen Fellows 12/7” →

Events

Free 2-Day Scientific Computing with Python Workshop 12/2-3

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.

Data Ethics

Guest Speaker John C. Havens: Responsible Innovation + Ethically…

IDSC’s Data Ethics + Society Program in collaboration with the Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy Dialogues in Research Ethics (DRE) Series is pleased to host guest speaker John C. Havens, Executive Director of The IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (A/IS). Read more “Guest Speaker John C. Havens: Responsible Innovation + Ethically Aligned Design 12/3” →

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Special Guest Lecture on Visual Inference with Claus Ekstrøm…

Join us for a special guest lecture (either in person or virtually) featuring Claus Ekstrøm, professor and vice-chair at the Section of Biostatistics, University of Copenhagen. His primary research interests are centered on developing methods for the analysis of high-dimensional data problems and causal discovery. Read more “Special Guest Lecture on Visual Inference with Claus Ekstrøm 12/1” →

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Drs. Yelena Yesha and Pierre-François d’Haese Speak at FDA…

“Take10: Towards a Novel Ecosystem for Transparent Integration of AI in Clinical Flow” is a presentation by Dr. Yelena Yesha and Dr. Pierre-François d’Haese on the basis of a novel ecosystem developed between the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC). Read more “Drs. Yelena Yesha and Pierre-François d’Haese Speak at FDA AI/ML Meeting 11/29” →

Creative Technologies

Lecture by Elias Stephan: HP Omnicept, New Era in…

The IDSC Creative Computing program is pleased to present Elias Stephan, Head of Business Development at HP Inc. XR Global Business Unit on Monday, November 29 from 2:00-2:30 PM. Elias Stephan has 24 cumulative years of service with HP Inc., and has held a variety of roles in and outside of HP: Read more “Lecture by Elias Stephan: HP Omnicept, New Era in VR Research 11/29” →

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Data Ethics a Key Consideration in COVID-19 Wastewater Study

Data privacy, security, and communication are among the ethical issues incorporated into the multidisciplinary University of Miami project “Using Wastewater Measurements to Predict Covid-19 in the Community.” By sampling wastewater flowing from campus buildings, UM researchers can isolate areas where SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—is present several days before individuals test positive for the disease. Read more “Data Ethics a Key Consideration in COVID-19 Wastewater Study” →

Grants

Access to IDSC Resources: Grants Offered for Early Career…

Through our Grants Program IDSC is committed to promoting data science to enhance understanding within the University’s research community. Early Career Researcher grants allow the uninitiated an opportunity to explore the possibilities of data science and computing using IDSC resources to advance their research and educational goals. These grants include 90K Service Units and access to IDSC computational resources for one year but are renewable for an additional year with a second application.

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) Offers Summer 2022 Internships

The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program encourages undergraduate (2-year and 4-year) students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers by providing real-world scientific and technical research experiences at a Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory. Read more “Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) Offers Summer 2022 Internships” →