Events

NCDS Lunch and Learn: How to Be An Antiracist Researcher

Antiracist researchers combat inequality and racism by conceptualizing, implementing, and disseminating research that dismantles racism, oppression, discrimination, and structural inequalities. This presentation offers participants an opportunity to learn how to engage in antiracist research by presenting a counter-narrative to the traditional conceptualization and implementation of research with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). During […]

Data Matters 2022

Data Matters™ is a week-long series of one and two-day courses aimed at students and professionals in business, research, and government. Sponsored by the Odum Institute for Research in Social Science at UNC-Chapel Hill, the National Consortium for Data Science, and RENCI, the short-course series gives students the chance to learn about a wide range […]

Building an Inclusive and Transformative Data Strategy in Research and Community Engagement

The National Consortium for Data Science (NCDS), in partnership with the UNC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, will host a conversation on Building an Inclusive and Transformative Data Strategy in Research and Community Engagement on Thursday, October 13 at 11 AM ET. The COVID pandemic and racial justice protests across the country have […]

2022 NCDS Fall Career Panel: Analyzing Data Science Careers

You don’t want to miss these data science professionals provide insight into what it takes to capture the attention of top recruiters in data science and data analytics. Our panelists represent a variety of career stages and they are ready to discuss what it takes to set yourself apart as you launch your career search. […]

Improving Digital Inclusivity on Local Government Websites using the “Hidden Cues” in Data

The National Consortium for Data Science (NCDS), in partnership with Interpersonal Frequency, will host a free webinar, on "Improving Digital Inclusivity on Local Government Websites using the “Hidden Cues” in Data" on Wednesday, November 2 at 12 PM ET. In theory, digital spaces can provide both services and better quality of life to more people than ever […]

The Data Shows Your Government Website Content Matters

The National Consortium for Data Science (NCDS), in partnership with Interpersonal Frequency, will host a free webinar, on "The Data Shows Your Government Website Content Matters" on Wednesday, January 11 at 12 PM ET. With data from over 17 million government website users across the country, Interpersonal Frequency has been able to uncover some unexpected trends in […]

The Data Shows Government Website Accessibility and Usability Go Hand-in-Hand

The National Consortium for Data Science (NCDS), in partnership with Interpersonal Frequency, will host a free webinar, “The Data Shows Government Website Accessibility and Usability Go Hand-in-Hand,” on Wednesday, February 8 at 12 PM ET. Register Here   Digital accessibility—whether it’s billed as “Section 508 compliance,” “ADA compliance,” or “WCAG compliance”—is top-of-mind for government organizations, and rightly […]

DataBytes: Five ways that data visualizations can mislead (and how to fix them)

Visualizations allow people to readily analyze and communicate data. However, many common visualization designs lead to engaging imagery but false conclusions. By understanding what people see when they look at a visualization, we can design visualizations that support more accurate data analysis and avoid unnecessary biases. Join UNC Computer Science Assistant Professor Danielle Szafir on […]

Data Matters: Spring Ahead 2023

Registration is now open for our first-ever Data Matters spring event. Data Matters: Spring Ahead will take place online from March 13 – 16, 2023 and is aimed at students and professionals in business, research, and government. The short course series is sponsored by the Odum Institute for Research in Social Science at UNC-Chapel Hill, […]

Analyzing Data Science Careers | Spring Career Panel 2023

You don’t want to miss these data science professionals who provide insight into what it takes to capture the attention of top recruiters in data science and data analytics. Our panelists represent a variety of career stages and they are ready to discuss what it takes to set yourself apart as you launch your career search.

DataBytes: Data Ethics

The National Consortium for Data Science looks forward to hosting Anisha Nadkarni, Data Ethics Officer and Lead Data Analyst at Randstad, on April 20 for our next DataBytes event as she walks us through the practical challenges she faces in work and how she addresses these issues.

Data Matters 2023

via Zoom

Data Matters™ is a week-long series of one and two-day courses aimed at students and professionals in business, research, and government. The short course series is sponsored by the Odum Institute for Research in Social Science at UNC-Chapel Hill, the National Consortium for Data Science, and RENCI. Registration is now open for the traditional Data […]

Scaling Up: Exploring Articulation Agreements Between Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions: Wake Tech and Shaw University

Articulation agreements between two year and four year institutions aren’t crafted overnight. Join this conversation between leaders at Shaw University and Wake Tech as they walk our audience through the essential components of an articulation agreement between a two year institution and a four year institution. Topics that they will address include but are not […]