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Wednesday, November 17
 

12:30pm PST

Data Science Conversations: Montgomery College and Wake Technical Community College
Register, free, now:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApf-2rrDgjHd0ospyCLEL7r2KSG3oif4de

Join us! We will hear 5 min lightning talks from Montgomery College and Wake Technical Community College followed by moderated discussion and audience Q&A. The focus will be on approaches and challenges of implementing data science programs at 2 years colleges.

Montgomery College is a two-year college located outside of Washington, D.C., ranked Most Diverse TYC (in continental US) by Chronicle of Higher Ed, and has an enrollment of approximately 55,000 total students across three campuses. The first cohort to join the College’s Data Science Certificate program in 2017 included 30 students. To date, we have over 200 students who are either currently enrolled in or have taken data classes in the past.

Wake Tech is North Carolina’s largest community college, serving more than 70,000 adults annually, with six campuses, three training centers, multiple community sites, and a comprehensive array of online learning options. Wake Tech is accredited and offers more than 200 associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates that prepare students for university transfer or immediate employment. WTCC's Associate of Applied Science degree, in Data Science and Programming Support Services, prepares learners to design and develop desktop and web application with an emphasis on business logic and data‐driven applications.


The discussion will focus on the questions:
  1. Who are the students we serve?
  2. What are the academic and career goals of these students in terms of our data science courses?
  3. How can we fill data science needs in our community?
  4. What are the skills needed from data science faculty?



Moderators
avatar for Nicholas Horton

Nicholas Horton

Professor of Statistics and Data Science, Amherst College
I'm interested in statistics and data science education at the undergraduate and associates level as well as data science pathways from K-12 to college/university.

Speakers
avatar for Norene Kemp

Norene Kemp

Department Head Programming & Information Sciences, Wake Technical Community College
I am the Department Head of Programming and Information Sciences.  I am responsible for three programs within the Information Technology Division.  Those programs are Business Analytics, Computer Programming and Development, & Data Science Programming and Support Services.  I have... Read More →
avatar for Rachel Saidi

Rachel Saidi

Professor of Math, Statistics, and Data Science; Data Science Program Director, Montgomery College
I am a faculty member in the Math, Statistics, and Data Science Department at Montgomery College and the Data Science Program Director. I created the associate of science in data science degree and collaborated to create the business analytics degree. I also developed a number of... Read More →



Wednesday November 17, 2021 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST
 
Wednesday, December 8
 

12:30pm PST

Data Science Conversations: Florida A&M University/HBCU Consortium and Johnson C. Smith University
Register, free, here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfu2vqDgtGNPqaWHxgNEL4MTOkX7o012Q

Join us! We will hear 5 min lightning talks from Florida A&M University/HBCU Consortium and Johnson C. Smith University, followed by moderated discussion and audience Q&A. The focus will be on approaches and challenges of implementing data science programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Moderators
avatar for LaTanya Brown-Robertson

LaTanya Brown-Robertson

Professor of Economics, Data Science and Analytics Initiative Lead,, Bowie State University
Dr. LaTanya Brown-Robertson has led funded grants through the Carnegie and Ford Foundations to address underserved communities' issues in the United States. Dr. Brown currently serves as Principal Investigator for two Data Science and Analytics Grants and leads the Data Science Analytics... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Jason T. Black

Jason T. Black

Associate Professor, School of Business and Industry, Florida A&M University
Dr. Jason T. Black is an Associate Professor in Information Systems and Operations Management in the School of Business and Industry at FAMU. Dr. Black’s research interests include business analytics/Big Data, mobile computing, and educational technology. Additionally, Dr. Black... Read More →
avatar for Felesia Stukes

Felesia Stukes

Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Johnson C. Smith University
Dr. Felesia Stukes is an assistant professor of Computer Science at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). Dr. Stukes has directed two federally-funded projects to develop capacity in data science by enhancing faculty and student knowledge and research using engaging and culturally-relevant... Read More →



Wednesday December 8, 2021 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST
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Wednesday, January 5
 

12:30pm PST

Data Science Conversations: Jackson State University and Fisk University
Register, free, here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tfumurjgiE9f97iXYa3MJvYtIhIBZEzXi

Join us! We will hear 5 min lightning talks from Jackson State University and Fisk University, followed by moderated discussion and audience Q&A. The focus will be on approaches and challenges of implementing data science programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Moderators
avatar for Talitha Washington

Talitha Washington

Director, Atlanta University Center Data Science Initiative
Dr. Talitha Washington is the inaugural Director of the Atlanta University Center Data Science Initiative. This new initiative seeks to provide data-driven solutions to current and emerging societal problems, especially as it pertains to the African American community. Poised to bring... Read More →

Speakers
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Sajid Hussain

Fisk University
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Venkata Melapu

Jackson State University



Wednesday January 5, 2022 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST
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Wednesday, January 12
 

12:30pm PST

Data Science Conversations: University of Michigan and University of Washington
Register, free, here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcO-qqzwrHtLWrxAkv04mHtoHD4w-93ft

Join us! We will hear 5 min lightning talks from University of Michigan and University of Washington, followed by moderated discussion and audience Q&A. The focus will be on approaches and challenges of implementing data science programs.

Moderators
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Andreas Berlind

Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Astrophysics, Vanderbilt University

Speakers
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Jing Liu

Managing Director, MIDAS, University of Michigan
avatar for Sarah Stone

Sarah Stone

Executive Director, eScience Institute, University of Washington
Data Science for Social GoodData Science EducationPrograms for supporting researchers in using data science tools and techniques
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H.V. Jagadish

Director, MIDAS, University of Michigan
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Andrew Connolly

Director, eScience Institute, University of Washington



Wednesday January 12, 2022 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST
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Wednesday, January 19
 

12:30pm PST

Data Science Conversations: New Jersey Institute of Technology and University of Arizona
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvde6gpzIuE9AX_HY59eXewkfA-jTqlxa-

Join us! We will hear 5 min lightning talks from New Jersey Institute of Technology and University of Arizona, followed by moderated discussion and audience Q&A. The focus will be on approaches and challenges of implementing data science programs.

Moderators
AW

Amy Wagler

Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Director of Data Analytics Lab, University of Texas, El Paso
Dr. Amy Wagler is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). She directs the Border Biomedical Research Center Biostatistics Unit and Data Analytics Lab at UTEP. She also directs a new PhD in Data Science program... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Joe Watkins

Joe Watkins

Director, Data Sciences Academy, University of Arizona
Joseph Watkins is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Director of the Data Sciences Academy at the University of Arizona. His research training is in probability theory and he has collaborated with scholars in anthropology, biochemistry, bacteriology, computer science... Read More →
avatar for David Bader

David Bader

Distinguished Professor, New Jersey Institute of Technology
David A. Bader is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science and founder of the Department of Data Science and inaugural Director of the Institute for Data Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Prior to this, he served as founding Professor and Chair... Read More →



Wednesday January 19, 2022 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST
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Wednesday, February 2
 

12:30pm PST

Data Science Conversations: Boston University and University of Chicago
Register, free, here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkde2gqzIiEtEkqKRR2bB4lqXlPCaMr5fZ

Join us! We will hear 5 min lightning talks from Boston University and University of Chicago, followed by moderated discussion and audience Q&A. The focus will be on approaches and challenges of implementing data science programs.

Moderators
avatar for Phil Bourne

Phil Bourne

Dean and Professor, School of Data Science, University of Virginia
Philip E. Bourne, PhD, FACMI is the Stephenson Dean of Data Science, Professor of Data Science and a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia.

Speakers
avatar for Azer Bestavros

Azer Bestavros

Boston University
Azer Bestavros is BU’s inaugural Associate Provost for Computing & Data Sciences and the William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in the College of Arts & Sciences. Working closely with the Provost and with senior academic leaders, he is responsible for... Read More →
avatar for David Uminsky

David Uminsky

University of Chicago
David Uminsky joined the University of Chicago in September 2020 as a senior research associate and Executive Director of Data Science. He was previously an associate professor of Mathematics and Executive Director of the Data Institute at University of San Francisco (USF). His research... Read More →



Wednesday February 2, 2022 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST
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Friday, February 4
 

12:30pm PST

Data Science Conversations: Bowie State University and Winston-Salem State University
Register, free, here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuGpqzgqGNBbXQxiJUy0GU5v6MYsXWOs

Join us! We will hear 5 min lightning talks from Bowie State University and Winston-Salem State University followed by moderated discussion and audience Q&A. The focus will be on approaches and challenges of implementing data science programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Read more about the data science programs at these two schools HERE and in the attached pdfs.
https://academicdatascience.org/leaders/dsinstitutionupdates

Moderators
avatar for LaTanya Brown-Robertson

LaTanya Brown-Robertson

Professor of Economics, Data Science and Analytics Initiative Lead,, Bowie State University
Dr. LaTanya Brown-Robertson has led funded grants through the Carnegie and Ford Foundations to address underserved communities' issues in the United States. Dr. Brown currently serves as Principal Investigator for two Data Science and Analytics Grants and leads the Data Science Analytics... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Jill Keith

Jill Keith

Professor of Biochemistry and Interim Director Biomedical Reserach, Winston-Salem State University
Dr. Jill Keith is a Professor of Biochemistry at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and Adjunct Professor at Wake Forest University Health Sciences in Physiology and Pharmacology. She received a BS degree from York College-CUNY and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland-College... Read More →
AZ

Azene Zenebe

Professor and Chair of Management Information Systems (MIS) department, Bowie State University
Dr. Azene Zenebe is a Full Professor of Information Systems in the College of Business at Bowie State University. He has been at Bowie State University since 2005. Dr. Zenebe has a Ph. D. in 2005 and Master of Science in Information Systems in 2003 from University of Maryland Baltimore... Read More →
avatar for Debzani Deb

Debzani Deb

Founding Director, Center for Applied Data Science (CADS), Winston-Salem State University
Dr. Debzani Deb is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Winston-Salem State University. She is also the founding director of the Center for Applied Data Science (CADS) at WSSU. Her research interests are in the areas of Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and Computer Science Education. She is the recipient of 2021 Wilveria B. Atkinson Distinguished Research Award at WSSU. She authored and coauthored over 40 referred journal... Read More →



Friday February 4, 2022 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST
Virtual Zoom link coming soon!
 
Wednesday, February 16
 

12:30pm PST

Data Science Conversations: University of Texas, San Antonio and University of Virginia
Register, free, here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlde2srDItGtZuCWrZEbHDis-SF-4nH_KV

Join us! We will hear 5 min lightning talks from University of Texas, San Antonio and University of Virginia, followed by moderated discussion and audience Q&A. The focus will be on approaches and challenges of implementing data science programs.

Moderators
AW

Amy Wagler

Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Director of Data Analytics Lab, University of Texas, El Paso
Dr. Amy Wagler is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). She directs the Border Biomedical Research Center Biostatistics Unit and Data Analytics Lab at UTEP. She also directs a new PhD in Data Science program... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Arlyn Burgess

Arlyn Burgess

Associate Dean for Administration, University of Virginia School of Data Science
Arlyn Burgess is the Associate Dean for Administration for the School of Data Science at the University of Virginia, which enables data science work throughout the University and coordinates educational and data-driven research programs. The School of Data Science – UVA’s 12th... Read More →
avatar for David Mongeau

David Mongeau

Founding Director, School of Data Science, The University of Texas at San Antonio
David Mongeau is Founding Director, School of Data Science and Professor of Practice, University College, at The University of Texas at San Antonio. The school brings together gradudate degree programs and research centers focused on data science and AI together in a new purpose-driven... Read More →



Wednesday February 16, 2022 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST
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Wednesday, March 2
 

12:30pm PST

Data Science Conversations: University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Oklahoma
Register, free, here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvc-iqrj0iHN1IVrDBiqvv46WUF2lTCaXA

Join us! We will hear 5 min lightning talks from University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Oklahoma, followed by moderated discussion and audience Q&A. The focus will be on approaches and challenges of implementing data science programs.

Moderators
avatar for Phil Bourne

Phil Bourne

Dean and Professor, School of Data Science, University of Virginia
Philip E. Bourne, PhD, FACMI is the Stephenson Dean of Data Science, Professor of Data Science and a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia.

Speakers
avatar for David Ebert

David Ebert

University of Oklahoma
David S. Ebert is an Associate Vice President for Research and Partnerships, the Gallogly Chair Professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Director of the Data Institute for Societal Challenges at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK, USA. He is the recipient of the... Read More →
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Kyle Cranmer

Director of the American Family Insurance Data Science Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison
avatar for Michael Ferris

Michael Ferris

Professor, Wisconsin Institute of Discovery
Michael C. Ferris holds the John P. Morgridge Chair in Computer Sciences, and is the Jacques-Louis Lions Professor of Computer Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA. He is the Director of the Data Sciences Hub within the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.Dr. Ferris... Read More →



Wednesday March 2, 2022 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST
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