Quintos is using reinforcement learning to glean new insights from microlending data, helping financial institutions optimize loan amounts and set fair interest rates.
Year: 2024
Data Science is one of UW–Madison’s Hottest Certificates
“The data science certificate provides students with knowledge and skills in computer programming and data analysis, which supplement learning in a wide variety of subject areas across all of campus,” says Bret Larget, chair of the Department of Statistics and director of the Data Science Program.
Julia Workshop for Statistics Research
Join the Statistics Department for the Julia Workshop for Statistics Research, Thursdays 12-1pm in MSC 1210, September 19 – October 24. The goal for this six-week workshop is to highlight the main features that make Julia an attractive option for data science programmers.
GeoMachina: What Designing Artificial GIS Analysts Teaches Us About Place Representation
This Geospatial Data Science Seminar with Dr. Krzysztof Janowicz will report on conceptual lessons learned in designing and benchmarking autonomous, artificial GIS analysts, provide a brief overview of place representation paradigms studied over the past 20 years, and discuss the potential of neuro-symbolic (hybrid) AI to advance our field.
Oros to Speak at El Zoominario
DSI Data Scientist Maria Oros will present “How the Data Science Institute Can Support Your Research” at El Zoominario, Sept. 17, 3:30pm, 584 Russell Labs.
How Open Source is Fostering Innovation in AI
The Open Source Program Office (OSPO) and the Data Science Institute (DSI) invite you to our upcoming Innovate Week event, How Open Source is Fostering Innovation in AI, Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Dorea Honored With Early Career Innovator Award
DSI Affiliate Joao Dorea uses AI and sensing technologies to uncover complex biological interactions in farm animals, driving advancements in agriculture.
Jhu Receives OVCR Fellowship
Computer Sciences Professor Jerry Zhu was recently honored with the Kellett Mid-Career Award from OVCR. Congratulations!
Diakonikolas Receives Romnes Fellowship
Congratulations to DSI Affilate and Computer Sciences Professor Ilias Diakonikolas, who was recently awarded the H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowship.
Faces of Data Science: Taylor Odle
Assistant Professor Taylor Odle harnesses data science to provide educational institutions and policy makers with evidence to break recurring cycles of inequality.