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Datapalooza 2019 with Keynote Speaker Sallie Keller
Doing Data Science in Service of the Public Good
Dr. Keller is Director of the Social and Decision Analytics Division within the Biocomplexity Institute and Initiative at University of Virginia and a Professor of Public Health Sciences. She will be speaking at the fifth anniversary of Datapalooza, an event hosted by UVA's Data Science Institute. Learn more about the Data Science Institute's Datapalooza here.
Date: November 1, 2019
Datapalooza: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sallie's Keynote Speech: 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Location: The Graduate
1309 W Main St
Charlottesville, VA, 22903
Abstract: In the words of Thomas Jefferson, "knowledge is power," an adage that data scientists understand too well given that data science is quickly becoming the new currency for sound decision making and policy development. But not all data are created equal.
Today's data revolution is not just about big data, but the emergence of all sizes and types of data. Advances in information technology, computation, and statistics now make it possible to access, integrate, and analyze massive amounts of data over time and space. Further, massive repurposing (using data for purposes other than those for which it was gathered) is becoming an increasingly common practice and concern. These data are often incomplete, flawed, challenging to access, and non-representative.
That predicament is driving a significant need to move from simple data analytics to actually "doing data science" to better serve the public and help to improve the health and well-being of all communities.
In her keynote presentation, Dr. Keller will expand on the concept of "doing data science" and share research that has allowed community leaders to make informed and better decisions for their constituents.
Data Science for the Public Good Forum
The Biocomplexity Institute is launching the Data Science for the Public Good Forum!
The DSPG Forum is comprised of a Distinguished Speaker Series and Annual Symposium. These events bring together key public and private stakeholders to discuss how “doing data science” can support evidence-based policymaking and innovation to enhance the quality of life where we all live, learn, work, and play.
Learn more about each program and register for the events on our DSPG Forum page.
Past Events
Colloquium: Saikou Diallo
September 23, 2019
We're Are All in It Together: Training the Next Generation of Model Thinkers
In this talk, Dr. Saikou Diallo discusses transdisciplinarity, inclusion, and social awareness as three pillars that we can build on to stay relevant in a world where technological change is outpacing our ability to manage and predict its impact on key aspects of life and society. He presented tools, models and practical examples to illustrate the importance of each pillar and provide a basis for what we hope is a strong debate within the scientific community.
Data Science for the Public Good Distinguished Speaker Series
September 17, 2019
Informing Decisions while Protecting Privacy: The Future of the Federal Statistical System
Katharine Abraham is the Director of the Maryland Center for Economics and Policy, and a professor of Survey Methodology and Economics at the University of Maryland. In her talk, Dr. Abraham spoke of different ways to address the challenges currently facing the Federal statistical system, including: the use of naturally-occurring "big data", new models, and strengthened partnerships with academia and businesses.
Colloquium: Ian Davidson
September 13, 2019
Towards Explainable Clustering (X-Clustering)
Ian Davidson is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California Davis. This talk was based on joint research with colleagues and students from the Biocomplexity Institute and Initiative of the University of Virginia, University of California Davis, Google Research, University de Lyon (France), and University de Orleans (France).
Data Science for the Public Good Annual Symposium
August 9, 2019
The Data Science for the Public Good Annual Symposium is a showcase for researchers across the country, including the Institute's DSPG Young Scholars. This year's Symposium featured keynote speakers Phil Bourne, director of the University of Virginia’s Data Science Institute and acting dean of the School of Data Science, and Ron Jarmin, deputy director and chief operating officer of the U.S. Census Bureau.
Computing for Global Challenges Symposium
July 29, 2019
The symposium showcased the Network Systems Science and Advanced Computing division's summer students and their research projects. Student projects covered a range of topics, including bacterial quorum sensing, RNA sequence analysis, flu forecasting, transportation modeling, and disaster resilience, among others.
Data Science for the Public Good Distinguished Speaker Series
June 14, 2019
Smart Government: The Data, the Map, and the Method.
The former Governor of Maryland, Martin O'Malley, kicked off the Data Science for the Public Good Distinguished Speaker Series with his talk, Smart Government: The Data, the Map, and the Method, emphasizing the need for more evidence-based policy making.
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