Events
We regret to announce that the workshop had to be postponed due to unforeseen travel-red-tape. Once we have set an alternate date, we will re-post the event and we hope to see you then. Read more ““Information Everywhere” Data Visualization Workshop 10/3-7 POSTPONED”
Big Data
Attend the Big Data AI Health Care LATAM MIAMI Conference to learn best practices in Big Data, AI, and Health Care focused on Latin America’s (LATAM) unique dynamics. Avoid the mistakes of recognized experts in digital transformation. Leapfrog antiquated techniques and applications already too small for the big data health care generates. Read more “Save the Dates 1/30-2/1/2023 for Big Data AI Health Care LATAM-MIAMI Conference”
Visualization
The University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) is pleased to partner with the Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, School of Engineering and Design Technology (“EnTec”) in offering MDC students a glimpse into the world of Data Visualization and Data Journalism through the eyes of IDSC Director of Visualization, Dr. Alberto Cairo. Read more “Miami Dade College Data Visualization Webinar 3/30 features Alberto Cairo”
Events
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”
News
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”
News
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”
News
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”
News
“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
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
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”