UChicago Data Science Institute

Discover how the Data Science for Social Impact Summer Experience gives you the opportunity to make lasting social impact through innovative data science projects https://lnkd.in/gTCRUb9S

SkAI, a new research institute led by Northwestern University with collaborators including the University of Chicago, has received a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Simons Foundation to develop and apply new artificial intelligence tools to astrophysics research and deep space exploration DSI Faculty Director of AI Rebecca Willett will serve as Co-PI and Associate Director for Research (AI). DSI Executive Director David Uminsky will serve as Senior Personnel and Co-Lead for Undergraduate Education (Satellite Network) and Broadening Participation Explore the impact this new institute will have on the fields of AI and astrophysics - https://lnkd.in/gneqTew5

?? Measuring Broadband: What's the Next Step? ?? Join us on September 18, 2024, as Alexis D. Schrubbe, PhD, Director of the Internet Equity Initiative at UChicago Data Science Institute, shares expert insights on: ?? Quantifying broadband deployment in the era of major federal funding ?? Lessons from past measurement efforts ?? Debating current metrics and charting future strategies Don't miss this crucial discussion on ensuring our broadband investments truly connect communities. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g8rRYKe8 ?? September 18, 2024 ?? 12 Noon ET #BroadbandMeasurement #DigitalDivide #BroadbandLive

Thinking about pursuing the MS in Applied Data Science in-person program? Learn more about program curriculum, admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, and career prospects with Assistant Clinical Professor Jonathan Williams at a virtual information session on Tuesday, September 24th! https://lnkd.in/guyvB6gm

Perpetual is fighting plastic waste by developing a system for reusable food ware in cities Data Science Clinic students Anuj Agarwal, John Christenson, Kaiwen D., and Lydia Lo collaborated with Perpetual to calculate the optimal placement of food ware return bins in Hilo, Hawaii https://lnkd.in/gidR3Jfx

If you’re interested in receiving unparalleled support for your early-stage data science venture, join us for an information session tomorrow, September 18, to learn more about Transform Cohort 4! Transform, a collaboration with the Polsky Center at the University of Chicago, offers startups access to business training, industry mentors, funding opportunities, and more! https://lnkd.in/gnhninBy

Today is your opportunity to have your questions about the MS in Applied Data Science program answered by current student and Cloud Security Engineer at Google Cloud, Prashant Kulkarni! Join us for this virtual ‘Ask a Student’ session at 6:00pm?https://lnkd.in/gsk373sx

Outlier Research & Evaluation Associate Professor and Director Jeanne Century, along with Senior Researcher Joanna Schiffman, PhD, carried out a year-long study of the high school data science first-year course pilot in the state of Utah Learn more about their findings -?https://lnkd.in/gZkSWtjV

Today is the application deadline for Data4All, a bridge workshop to introduce Chicago area high schoolers to data science and AI Don’t forget to submit your application!?https://lnkd.in/gei6eAJR

How can we teach inanimate objects to reproduce life-like behavior? A recent study from DSI postdoctoral fellow Rituparno Mandal explores the paradigm of physical learning Discover the potential of developing a smart material that can learn from example in a new DSI blog post from Mandal?https://lnkd.in/gjvRUJt6