TXST CADS February Newsletter
Feb 13, 2026 - Welcome to the February edition of the CADS Newsletter.
ADSA Member News
Smoothing Rough Waters: USU Data Scientists Use Deep Learning to Identify River Rapids
Feb 13, 2026 - Undergrad and grad student researchers are harnessing AI to compile a continental-scale, publicly available river image dataset to support hydrologic research.
Minnesota Delegation Forges Path for AI Leadership at NVIDIA Headquarters | UMN Data Science Initiative
Feb 13, 2026 - A distinguished delegation from Minnesota, including representatives from the Data Science and AI Hub, the University of Minnesota, state government, and leading private sector businesses, recently concluded a pivotal one-day visit to NVIDIA’s headquarters in San Jose, California.
AI as a Force Multiplier for Conservation and Biodiversity
Feb 13, 2026 - The goal of this session is to synthesize the current state of AI applications within biodiversity science, address key challenges that stand to gain from AI advancement, and explore emerging developments in computer science, particularly AI for science applications, that have the potential to meet those challenges.
Connecting Data Science to Society: The New Brown DSI Advisory Board
Feb 12, 2026 - To ensure the Data Science Institute remains at the forefront of interdisciplinary collaboration and the ethical application of Data Science and AI, we are delighted to announce the formation of our External Advisory Board (EAB).
MIT Scientists Use SDSC Supercomputer to Reveal Hidden Physics Inside Metals
Feb 12, 2026 - Researchers uncovered a hidden atomic process that challenges long-held assumptions about disorder in metals when they are melted, cooled or shaped.
Leadership news from the University of Pittsburgh Hub for AI and Data Science Leadership (HAIL) at #Pitt 🎉
Feb 12, 2026 - Justin Kitzes has been named Associate Director of AI for Science
TRUSTWORTHY BY DESIGN: HOW MIDAS IS SHAPING RESPONSIBLE AI – MIDAS
Feb 11, 2026 - “We’re in a moment where AI and data science capabilities are advancing incredibly fast,” said Liu, “but our ability to rigorously use such capabilities hasn’t kept pace. That gap is dangerous.”
NSF-funded ExLENT Data Crossings Shares Early Insights from its Inaugural Cohort
Feb 11, 2026 - Notre Dame students and working professionals reflect on how foundational learning and team-based studios are helping them approach data and AI with greater intention.
UChicago Scientists pair AI and human knowledge to tackle notoriously difficult physics question
Feb 11, 2026 - The currents of the oceans, the roiling surface of the sun and the clouds of smoke billowing off a forest fire—all are governed by the same laws of physics, and give rise to a complex phenomenon known as turbulence
Melanie Walsh presents “AI Fiction in the Wild” | Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS)
Feb 10, 2026 - Walsh dives into three main ideas: how the experience of reading and writing fiction will change, how large language models (LLMs) will shape or disrupt traditional models of literary publishing, and where AI fits into broader literary and cultural history.
MSU Data Science Faculty and Staff Spotlight – Dr. Sara Shirley
Feb 10, 2025 - Dr. Shirley is the director of the Data Science Bachelor’s degree and an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance.
Maastricht | Thanks to AI, we can play a Roman game again
Feb 9, 2026 - For years a Roman stone found in Heerlen has kept people guessing: was it a game board or not?
SDSC Opens Summer Research Program for Local High School Students
Feb 9, 2026 - SDSC’s REHS program gives participants hands‑on experience in data‑driven research while working alongside researchers and educators.
The Data in Beauty: From Columbia Data Science to L’Oreal - The Data Science Institute at Columbia University
Feb 6, 2026 - There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
OSU TDAI | Joint Human–AI Systems Speaker Series Explores Responsible AI for Cardiovascular Health
Feb 6, 2026 - The session brought together faculty, students, and research community members to examine how human-centered artificial intelligence can support responsible and scalable healthcare solutions.
Arthur “Barney” Maccabe Appointed Associate Dean of Research at the College of Information Science | College of Information Science | The University of Arizona
Feb 5, 2026 - A nationally recognized leader in high-performance computing and scientific data infrastructure, Maccabe brings deep experience and strategic insight to the role.
A Story of Reinvention, Resilience, and Purpose: Geetha Marri - UNC-C School of Data Science
Feb 5, 2026 - After a successful 15-year career in fintech operations in India, Geetha Marri made a life-changing decision: she moved to the United States to pursue a new path in data science and business analytics.
Meet our new Community Manager: Krish Raghav - UvA Data Science Centre
Feb 5, 2026 - Meet Krish Raghav, new connector-in-chief at the UvA Data Science Centre. In this interview, he shares plans to connect people, ideas and projects across faculties and spark collaboration.
USU Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence Lab Receives $1.9M to Develop Avian Flu Treatments
Feb 5, 2026 - Utah State University is receiving $1.9 million to develop novel treatments, drugs and therapies for avian influenza through AI and machine learning.
Maastricht | New master in Responsible Data Science: for ethical and sustainable AI developments.
Feb 4, 2026 - As of September 2026, the new Responsible Data Science master’s programme at Maastricht University prepares students to become professionals who deploy artificial intelligence and other digital technologies with respect for both people and the planet.
UVA Q&A: How is AI shaping children’s experience?
Feb 4, 2026 - A UVA expert explains why understanding AI’s influence on young people is increasingly urgent.
2025-26 Distinguished Speaker Series | UChicago DSI
Feb 4, 2026 - The University of Chicago Data Science Institute, Department of Statistics, Department of Computer Science, and Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics are proud to announce our 2025-26 Distinguished Speaker Series.
UW-Madison | An uncommon space at the heart of campus
Feb 2, 2026 - Students across the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences power the Rebecca M. Blank Student Commons, a hub of learning and collaboration in Morgridge Hall.
UCSD | Is Artificial General Intelligence Here?
Feb 2, 2026 - Four experts at the University of California San Diego believe the answer is yes – and that such artificial general intelligence has already arrived.
BU CDS | Joshua Peterson Leads DARPA-Funded Study on AI Trust
Feb 2, 2026 - The 18-month project, “Predicting Algorithmic Trust at Scale,” is designed to develop a “Trust Score”—a rating that predicts how much trust we will put in any given AI system to make decisions for us.
Highlights from the Data Science Institute at Brown University: 2025
Feb 2, 2025 - Our annual publication highlights student and faculty achievements, ongoing collaborative research, and innovative programming from the Data Science Institute, Center for Computational Molecular Biology, and Center for Technological Responsibility, Re-imagination, and Redesign.
Shiraz Robinson II Discusses How Quantum Computing is Reshaping AI on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’
Jan 30, 2026 - Online MSDS student Kent Livesay discusses the importance of digital safety and protecting your data on "Inside the Numbers."
TXST CADS at Austin AI Alliance
Jan 30, 2026 - CADS was honored to represent TXST in receiving a 2026 Leadership Award, given to organizations and individuals shaping AI in Austin across six key areas.
UChicago DSI | Turning AI Investment into Insurance Innovation
Jan 29, 2026 - Th group discussed how artificial intelligence is reshaping the insurance industry.