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.
DataBytes: AI Ethics Through the Lens of Causality: A Theory of Fairness
The National Consortium for Data Science looks forward to hosting Christopher Lim, CEO of Epistamai, on June 20 for our next DataBytes event as he discusses AI Ethics Through the Lens of Causality: A Theory of Fairness.
Data Matters 2023
via ZoomData 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 […]
DataBytes: AI in Target Identification and Drug Discovery: Transforming the Future of Medicine
via ZoomThe National Consortium for Data Science looks forward to hosting Kimberly Robasky, Associate Director of Machine Learning/AI at Arrakis Therapeutics, on August 22 for our next DataBytes event as she discusses AI in Target Identification and Drug Discovery: Transforming the Future of Medicine.