Data Science
We are pleased to announce the release of the first edition of “Exploring Data Science with R and the Tidyverse: A Concise Introduction” by Jerry Bonnell and Mitsunori Ogihara, now available online (eBook) or in print (hardback or paperback) through Taylor Francis/Routledge. Read more “New Book: Exploring Data Science with R and the Tidyverse”
Hosted by the University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences, this fair is open to any student looking for internships or career opportunities in any aspect of data science, including visualization, marketing, computer science, smart cities, public planning, geospatial technology, and more. Read more “Data Science Internship Fair 11/15 3-5PM at Lakeside Village Auditorium”
Data Science Careers
Hosted by the University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences, this fair is open to any student looking for internships or career opportunities in any aspect of data science, including visualization, marketing, computer science, smart cities, public planning, geospatial technology, and more. Read more “Data Science Internship Fair 11/15 3-5PM Lakeside Village Auditorium”
Publications
A team of University of Miami researchers has put together an extensive study simulating the spread of COVID-19 based on observed movement using RIFD systems and modeled on classroom dispersion.
Read more “Simulating COVID19 Transmission From Observed Movement”
News
From improving services to managing risks and creating new revenue streams, advanced technologies are reshaping the South Florida landscape for businesses, governments, and academic institutions, while increasing the need for a data-literate workforce. Read more “Catch the Replay: Big Data 2021 Looks at Creative Destruction Trends”
Events - Past
IDSC was pleased to welcome University of Miami Associate Professor of English and Data Humanist Lindsay Thomas, PhD, as the second speaker of the fall 2021 Meet a Data Scientist lecture series on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 (4:00-5:00 PM) via Zoom. This lecture series is co-sponsored by the Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and is free and open to the public. Read more “Catch the Replay: Meet a Data Scientist Lecture by Lindsay Thomas”
Events
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 Professor Lindsay Thomas who teaches at the intersections of cultural and media studies, contemporary US literature, and the digital humanities. Read more “Meet a Data Scientist presents Lindsay Thomas 10/20 4PM”
Events - Past
IDSC was pleased to welcome back our former Director of Programs, data scientist Athena Hadjixenofontos, PhD, to kick off the second year of the Meet a Data Scientist lecture series on Thursday, September 30, 2021 (4:00-5:00 PM) via Zoom. This lecture series is co-sponsored by the Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and is free and open to the public. Read more “Catch the Replay: Meet a Data Scientist Lecture by Athena Hadjixenofontos”
Awards & Honors
As an expert in blockchain technology, personalized health care, and electronic commerce, Yelena Yesha has always been drawn to challenges. When the teenage math and physics whiz won second place in Ukraine’s Physics Olympics, she was offered an accelerated path to college—but only if her parents agreed to stay in the oppressive homeland where they were forced out of their jobs. Read more “Dr. Yelena Yesha Named First Knight Foundation Chair of Data Science and AI”
Data Citizens
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. In case you missed it, watch Stanford University Professor of Psychology and Professor of Communication Nilam Ram give a talk on ‘screenomics’. Read more “Catch the Replay: Data Citizens presents Nilam Ram”