Hot Topics in Data Science

In this session, panelists will share the tools they rely on to do their data science work and research. 

Do you know what you need to take your data science interests to the next level? How can your skills transfer to industry positions? Who should you talk to? “Demystifying Data Science in Industry” invites experts — who all use data science in their day-to-day work — from a variety of industries and companies to…

You do data science and you’re looking for career options. Have you thought about government agencies and labs? From forestry to food safety to education, federal and state agencies gather and use huge amounts of data. They need data scientists to gather, track and analyze that data. Get the ins and outs of getting data-focused…

Think data science is just for statisticians? Think again! Data science is truly interdisciplinary, welcoming research from across the spectrum. In this panel, you’ll hear from experts in multiple disciplines, all of whom integrate data science into their work. If you wonder whether data science is for everyone, this is the session for you! Confirmed…

Are you interested in studying data science, but aren’t sure where to start? Is a two-year, four-year, graduate or certificate program your best option? Curious about the jobs you can pursue after formal data science studies? In the “Navigating Data Science Programs” session, you’ll hear about a sample of available options and see what different…

This session will highlight the participation of minorities and women in data science and present projects that reflect the voices of underrepresented and marginalized populations. Confirmed speakers: Dr. Roopika Risam, Dartmouth College Woomy Michel, Clark Atlanta University Dr. Robin Dodsworth, NC State, Department of Linguistics Luyi Han, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University; Dell Register…

Can data science and the humanities work together? (Hint: yes! And they do!) As a scientist, are you confused about what the humanities are? As a humanist, does the word “science” make you anxious? In many cases, data science and digital humanities (DH) use the same tools and approaches but speak different languages. Learn how…

Panelists will respond to the broad question: “Where do we/data science go from here?” Confirmed speakers: Dr. Sunghwan Byun, NC State, College of Education Tiffany Taylor, UC Berkeley/UCSF, medical anthropology Dr. Maria Antoniak, Cornell, data feminism Maria Politi, University of Washington, Ph.D. student (chemical engineering) Register for What's Next: Unsolved Opportunities in Data Science. About…