Data Visualization – Institute for Data Science & Computing

Master of Science in Data Science virtual OPEN HOUSE…

October 1, 2021October 28, 2021

The Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) is hosting a virtual open house and we’re inviting you! The MSDS is a one-year degree program offering a variety of academic concentrations and industry internships through the Institute for Data Science and Computing. We invite you to come and learn more about the MSDS, and how you can start your career with a degree in Miami, one of the world’s fastest-growing tech hubs. Read more “Master of Science in Data Science virtual OPEN HOUSE 10/28 12PM” →

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Catch the Replay: Santiago Ortiz’s Data Citizens Lecture

September 24, 2021October 7, 2021

The second year of our Data Citizens: A Distinguished Lecture Series—described as lectures by “relevant, important, and influential people in the fields of data science, computing, data visualization, and other related areas” by host School of Communication Professor Alberto Cairo, PhD (also IDSC Visualization Program Director and Knight Chair in Visual Journalism)—kicked off with a lecture by Santiago Ortiz, Founder at DrumWave.com, on Thursday, September 23, 2021 (4:00-5:00 PM) via Zoom. Read more “Catch the Replay: Santiago Ortiz’s Data Citizens Lecture” →

Data Citizens Lecture Series presents Santiago Ortiz 9/23

September 23, 2021September 24, 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. He’s a mathematician, data scientist, interactive visualization developer, inventor, creates and develops highly innovative and interactive projects for the web. Read more “Data Citizens Lecture Series presents Santiago Ortiz 9/23” →

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DATA CITIZENS Lecture Series presents Santiago Ortiz 9/23

July 18, 2021September 24, 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. Read more “DATA CITIZENS Lecture Series presents Santiago Ortiz 9/23” →

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The Importance of How we See the Numbers During…

February 24, 2021April 1, 2021

Speaking to Al Jazeera English for a piece entitled: “The Power and Politics of Data Visualisation” three contributors looked at how data is often presented as objective truth, but the way it is presented, interpreted, and contextualized can distort its original purpose. Read more “The Importance of How we See the Numbers During the Pandemic” →

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Dialogues in Research Ethics 10/9/2020

September 13, 2020October 9, 2020

“Visualizing Data: Veracity, Accuracy, Accountability” a virtual discussion with Prof. Alberto Cairo, PhD, will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020, 12:00-1:00 p.m. as part of the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy monthly conference series Dialogues in Research Ethics. Read more “Dialogues in Research Ethics 10/9/2020” →

Events

xSAT COVID-19 Early Detection WEBINAR 9/8/2020

August 31, 2020November 20, 2020

Chris Mader, IDSC Software Engineering Director will present an overview of the recent project to develop the xSAT eXperimental Situational Awareness Tool in a webinar on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Read more “xSAT COVID-19 Early Detection WEBINAR 9/8/2020” →

Project

Mapping Social Needs Interventions and Health Outcomes

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020

IDSC data specialists 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 patterns that otherwise would not be evident,” Read more “Mapping Social Needs Interventions and Health Outcomes” →

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Alberto Cairo on Misreading Data Visualizations

August 17, 2019April 7, 2020

CCS Visualization Program Director Dr. Alberto Cairo has published “Does Obesity Shorten Lives: Misreading Data Visualizations Can Reinforce Biased Perceptions” in the Public Health section of Scientific American’s September 2019 issue (p. 100). Read more “Alberto Cairo on Misreading Data Visualizations” →

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Save the Date Wednesday 12/11 for VizUM 2019

May 7, 2019May 4, 2021

VizUM is a free, annual data visualization celebration featuring speakers who are pioneers in this domain, and whose vision drives products and styles we see around us daily. IDSC is excited to announce the VizUM 2019 distinguished guest speakers are Jessica Hullman and Alberto Cairo. Join us on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 4:00-7:00 PM at the Newman Alumni Center for the combined Big Data Conference and VizUM 2019 Symposium. The Big Data Conference portion begins at 2:30 PM. Registration and the Poster Session opens at 12:00.
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