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AI learns to build simple equations for complex systems

Dec 17, 2025 - A research team at Duke University has developed a new AI framework that can uncover simple, understandable rules that govern some of the most complex dynamics found in nature and technology.

#Duke University #AI

AI learns to build simple equations for complex systems

Where do Official Statistics Come From?

Dec 17, 2025 - This post is from Barry Johnson, and provides an overview of different sources of federal data.

#data

Where do Official Statistics Come From?

AI is transforming the economy — understanding its impact requires both data and imagination

Dec 16, 2025 - Social science could help to navigate these uncertainties, but it would require both imagination and grounding.

#AI #social science

AI is transforming the economy — understanding its impact requires both data and imagination

Accelerating research to impact with investment from the NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships

Dec 17, 2025 - Explore how the U.S. National Science Foundation is fueling technology breakthroughs, workforce development and regional economic expansion across all states and U.S. territories.

#NSF #funding #data

Accelerating research to impact with investment from the NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships

UNC-C Global Heel: Yifei Lou - Global Affairs

Dec 10, 2025 - Data science and mathematics professor strengthens global partnerships and student exchange.

#UNC Chapel Hill #math #National University of Singapore #ADSA member #partnership

UNC-C Global Heel: Yifei Lou - Global Affairs

As the World Races to Accelerate AI, Public Institutions Must Build the Architecture That Guides Its Use: The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Announces $75.8M Commitment

Dec 16, 2025 - The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation announces $75.8M towards public purpose AI, supporting institutions, communities, and nonprofits globally.

#DS4E #PJM Foundation #K12 #data science #education #AI literacy

As the World Races to Accelerate AI, Public Institutions Must Build the Architecture That Guides Its Use: The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Announces $75.8M Commitment

Deep-learning model predicts how fruit flies form, cell by cell

Dec 15, 2025 - The method may help scientists predict the development of more complex tissues or identify early signs of diseases such as asthma and cancer.

#MIT #machine learning #bioinformatics

Deep-learning model predicts how fruit flies form, cell by cell

New AI tool identifies not just genetic mutations, but the diseases they may cause

Dec 15, 2025 - Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a novel AI tool that identifies disease-causing genetic mutations and predicts the type of disease those mutations may trigger.

#AI #Mount Sinai #bioinformatics #biomedical

New AI tool identifies not just genetic mutations, but the diseases they may cause

Purdue unveils comprehensive AI strategy; trustees approve ‘AI working competency’ graduation requirement

Dec 12, 2025 - Purdue Universityunveiled a broad strategy of AI@Purdue across five functional areas: Learning with AI, Learning about AI, Research AI, Using AI and Partnering in AI.

#AI #strategy #Purdue #program management #google #partnership

Purdue unveils comprehensive AI strategy; trustees approve ‘AI working competency’ graduation requirement

David Bamman Receives Schmidt Sciences’ Humanities and AI Virtual Institute Award

Dec 11, 2025 - Bamman’s project bridges large-scale computational analysis in AI with humanistic scholarship in film and television.

#UC Berkeley #Schmidt #AI #humanities

David Bamman Receives Schmidt Sciences’ Humanities and AI Virtual Institute Award

Scikit-bio: a fundamental Python library for biological omic data analysis - Nature Methods

Dec 11, 2025 - Scikit-bio is a fundamental Python library for biological omic data analysis

#Python #open science #resource #bioinformatics #biology

Scikit-bio: a fundamental Python library for biological omic data analysis - Nature Methods

Inside WiDS IBM at Silicon Valley Lab — A Day of Learning, Creativity, and Community in the Bay Area

Dec 11, 2025 - On October 24, the IBM Silicon Valley Lab transformed into a vibrant gathering place for more than 230 learners, students, and professionals.

#IBM #WiDS #community

Inside WiDS IBM at Silicon Valley Lab — A Day of Learning, Creativity, and Community in the Bay Area

How to Teach AI (Not Just Use It) – with UC Berkeley’s Eric Van Dusen

Dec 12, 2025 - A vision for AI education in public universities: shared “AI sandbox” infrastructure, open tools, and a plan for teaching AI basics.

#UC Berkeley #pedagogy #data science #AI literacy #education #open source #Jupyter

How to Teach AI (Not Just Use It) – with UC Berkeley’s Eric Van Dusen

Crossing the Great AI Divide

Dec 11, 2025 - For months, the news cycle focused on the plight of recent college graduates and growing fears that entry-level workers are increasingly unable to compete with AI in today’s job market.

#AI #employment #economy #training #policy

Crossing the Great AI Divide

Statistician Li Ma Returns to UChicago to Advance Design-Aware Assessment of Models in the AI Era

Dec 8, 2025 - Now, more than two decades after first arriving on campus in 2002, Ma is back at UChicago as a Professor of Statistics and Data Science to continue his research.

#UChicago #statistics #AI #ADSA member

Statistician Li Ma Returns to UChicago to Advance Design-Aware Assessment of Models in the AI Era

MedTech Innovation Hackathon 2025 Creates Collaboration and Innovation

Dec 8, 2025 - The MedTech Innovation Hackathon 2025 was held October 24-25, 2025, at the Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Building (ISEB) at UC Irvine.

#UC Irvine #ADSA member #collaboration

MedTech Innovation Hackathon 2025 Creates Collaboration and Innovation

2025 Data Science Fellows Presentations

Dec 11, 2025 - The 2025 cohort of Data Science Fellows presented their projects from the semester on Wednesday afternoon, sharing how they’ve worked with faculty from across the university to incorporate data-driven tools into existing undergraduate courses.

#Brown #ADSA member

2025 Data Science Fellows Presentations

UOklahoma DISC Hosts Interdisciplinary Energy Panel Seminar Highlighting Research, Policy, and Market Trends

Dec 5, 2025 - The one-hour online event featured faculty from Petroleum and Geological Engineering, Economics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Finance, and the Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (IPPRA), offering a comprehensive look at the technologies, policies, and economic forces shaping the global energy landscape.

#University of Oklahoma #ADSA member #public policy

UOklahoma DISC Hosts Interdisciplinary Energy Panel Seminar Highlighting Research, Policy, and Market Trends

UToronto ranks third globally in artificial intelligence in new Shanghai subject ranking

Dec 8, 2025 - The University of Toronto has been ranked third in the world in artificial intelligence and among the top 10 universities globally in four more subjects in the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

#University of Toronto #AI

UToronto ranks third globally in artificial intelligence in new Shanghai subject ranking

UToronto establishes new Hinton Chair in Artificial Intelligence with support from Google

Dec 3, 2025 - This new chair will honour the extraordinary legacy of University Professor Emeritus and Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton at U of T and Google by enabling the university to recruit and retain another brilliant, internationally recognized AI expert to make profound contributions to the field.

#AI #University of Toronto #google

UToronto establishes new Hinton Chair in Artificial Intelligence with support from Google

This AI model ‘studied’ physics — and learnt to forecast extreme weather

Dec 11, 2025 - Combining artificial intelligence with a conventional climate model can predict heatwaves faster than the standard model alone.

#Boston University #UChicago #environment #DeepMind #Nvidia

This AI model ‘studied’ physics — and learnt to forecast extreme weather

Australia’s world-first social media ban is a ‘natural experiment’ for scientists

Dec 11, 2025 - Researchers will study the effects of the policy on young people’s mental health, social interactions and political engagement.

#policy #sociotechnical systems

Australia’s world-first social media ban is a ‘natural experiment’ for scientists

Giant 3D map shows almost every building in the world

Dec 11, 2025 - A database of 2.75 billion buildings could help scientists to monitor urban planning, climate change, disaster risks and even corruption.

#data #environment

Giant 3D map shows almost every building in the world

GT Professor to Advise OpenAI on Improving Well-Being Through ChatGPT

Dec 10, 2025 - Munmun De Choudhury is one of eight experts serving on an Expert Council on Well-Being and AI for OpenAI.

#Georgia Tech #OpenAI #HCI #ChatGPT

GT Professor to Advise OpenAI on Improving Well-Being Through ChatGPT

Companies unlock Maastricht University’s hidden talent

Dec 1, 2025 - Maastricht University connects highly motivated top-tier students in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science with forward-thinking companies.

#Maastricht University #ADSA member #internship

Companies unlock Maastricht University’s hidden talent

Excellence in Teaching: Chris Kanich | University of Illinois Chicago

Dec 9, 2025 - “Teaching is all about connecting with your students on a human level,” says Chris Kanich, professor of computer science.

#University of Illinois Chicago #education #ADSA member #computer science

Excellence in Teaching: Chris Kanich | University of Illinois Chicago

Transparency in AI is on the Decline

Dec 9, 2025 - A new study shows the AI industry is withholding key information.

#Stanford #dssg

Transparency in AI is on the Decline

Civic Technology and the Institutionalization of Human-Centered Data

Dec 9, 2025 - The accelerating digitization of government presents not only an extraordinary opportunity for humanity but also a profound ethical test.

#Georgetown University #policy

Civic Technology and the Institutionalization of Human-Centered Data

A student in the first graduating class of the UTSA College of AI, Cyber and Computing finds success in tech

Dec 8, 2025 - Kaylee Chambers found a community at UT San Antonio that helped her believe that she belonged in the field of computer science.

#UTSA #ADSA member

A student in the first graduating class of the UTSA College of AI, Cyber and Computing finds success in tech

#betterposter Design at Research Fair | Pitt Responsible Data Science

Dec 10, 2025 - The third part of a four-part mini-series discussing Pitt's annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression Fair.

#University of Pittsburgh #ADSA member #dssg

#betterposter Design at Research Fair | Pitt Responsible Data Science