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In this article by The Miami Hurricane Reporter Patrick McCaslin, University of Miami Provost Jeffrey Duerk, IDSC’s Dr. Yelena Yesha, Department of Computer Science Chair Victor Milenkovic, UM lecturer and poet Nicole Hospital-Medina, and French Lecturer Viviana Pezzullo look at the various outcomes of implementing Chat GPT and its effects on learning.
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While kidney disease affects one in seven adults in the United States, it impacts Black patients much more. They are four times more likely to suffer from kidney failure than white U.S. residents, and a 2021 study indicates that computer algorithms that determine eligibility for a kidney transplant often put Black people at a disadvantage, widening the gap for a successful recovery. Read more “Azizi Seixas and Nick Tsinoremas to Lead NIH AIM-AHEAD Health Disparities Project”
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Dr. Yelena Yesha, Knight Foundation Endowed Chair of Data Science and AI at the Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC), will speak on “Trustworthy AI in Healthcare” at the DSC US Health Tech ’22 held in Miami October 10-12 at the FIU Kovens Center.
Read more “Dr. Yelena Yesha speaks at Data Science Conference on 10/10”
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Over the years, new technology has helped Radiologists diagnose illness, but it has also changed their jobs. To diagnose illness in the past, physicians spent time speaking with patients. Today, they spend more time scrutinizing images, patient electronic medical records, and other data sources. Read more “Using Advanced Computing to Create AI-ML Diagnosis Toolbox”
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As eMerge Americas, a two-day industry conference held on Miami Beach, prepared to open the expo floor for the first time since 2019, University of Miami President Julio Frenk hosted a moderated discussion on Monday titled, “Miami at the Intersection of Tech and Democracy,” which examined ways to utilize technological innovations to strengthen democracy worldwide. Read more “Experts Explore Technology’s Potential to Bolster Democracy and Education at eMerge”
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The theme for the University of Miami’s participation in the global tech conference eMerge Americas included a display recognizing Women in Technology, including IDSC Director of Innovation and Head of International Relations, Dr. Yelena Yesha. Here are all ten of the inspiring women profiled: Read more “The U Recognizes 10 Women in Technology at eMerge Americas 2022”
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IDSC Innovation Officer Dr. Yelena Yesha will be a featured speaker at the 35th International FLAIRS (the Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society) Conference co-hosted by Charles University Faculty of Mathematics and Physics and the University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences, Read more “Dr. Yelena Yesha Featured Speaker at FLAIRS-35 5/15-18”
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The eMerge Americas Conference is back after a two-year hiatus and is once again at the Miami Beach Convention Center featuring some of the tech industry’s most well-known personalities. eMerge is Miami’s premier tech event and the cornerstone of Miami Tech Week. This year’s University of Miami display will celebrate the University’s role as an incubator of innovation as well as recognize Women in Technology, including Dr. Yelena Yesha, IDSC Innovation Officer and Head of International Relations. Read more “UM at eMerge 4/18+19 Showcases Innovation and Recognizes Women in Tech”
Diversity . Accessibility . Inclusion . . . What are YOU doing to help build an inclusive tech community? This virtual event is part of a series focused on providing actionable advice to leaders and tech talent in the tech community to aid in building a diverse, accessible, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. “Actions speak louder than words” is true. Read more “Dr. Yelena Yesha: Keynote Speaker at Take Action! Bias in Technology 3/17”
Join the best in cybersecurity with IDSC Innovation Officer and featured speaker Dr. Yelena Yesha at the Maritime and Control Systems Cybersecurity “Hack the Port 22” Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, March 21-25, 2022. This hybrid (in-person/online) event is organized by the Maryland Innovation and Security Institute (MISI) DreamPort Project inspired by U.S. Cyber Command. Read more “Dr. Yelena Yesha to Speak on Trusted AI at “Hack the Port 22” in FTL 3/21”