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Spoke: Big Data for Education

The Northeast is a center of gravity for innovations in education, both at universities and at the large and small publishers who drive K-12 education in America. The Big Data in Education Spoke focuses on gathering, storing, and analyzing data from schools, students and administrators, towards discovery of factors impacting […]

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Northeast Big Data for Education Conference

The Northeast Big Data for Education Spoke is pleased to announce we will be holding our next community meeting on October 18, 2018, at Carnegie Mellon University. This meeting will bring together leaders in the field while making space for more junior scholars to join the conversation. The event will include […]

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Northeast Big Data for Education Spoke Meeting

You are invited to the next community meeting of the Northeast Big Data for Education Spoke. The meeting will be held on February 16, 2018, from 9 am – 4:30 pm at the MIT Office of Open Learning, 2nd floor, 600 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA. The meeting will begin with a talk by Dr. Justin Reich and a discussion of the various […]


Meeting of Big Data for Education Spoke

The next meeting of the Big Data for Education Spoke will be held on 8/28, 9 am – 4:30pm, at Teachers College Columbia University, in New York, NY. From 9 am – 12 pm noon, we will hold a general meeting for the spoke. Lunch will be provided noon-1pm. From […]

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Meeting of the Big Data in Education Spoke

Our Big Data in Education Spoke harnesses data-driven approaches to improve student outcomes and transform existing educational practices. Activities have recently kicked off with the first of three educational data competitions now open to worldwide participation. You can learn more and get involved at our upcoming Spoke meeting this summer! […]

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Big Data in Education: News and Competition

How can big data help predict student outcomes? Ryan Baker (U Penn) and Neil Heffernan (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) of our Big Data for Education Spoke hope to do just that via the Longitudinal Educational Big Data Competition (external link no longer available). Using carefully de-identified, real-world educational data, participants will predict whether […]


Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub Awarded $3.3 million to Create Solutions to Pressing Challenges in Health, Education and Data Sharing

Click here for a PDF version of this release. Click here for the press release from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced $3.3 million in grants to researchers affiliated with the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub. A common theme underlying the projects below is […]

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Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub Community Engagement

Our Community Commitment Here at the Hub, we believe in strengthening our impact by building and expanding partnerships across industry, academia, nonprofits, and government. Through our efforts in collaboration with the community, we address societal and scientific challenges, spur economic development, and accelerate innovation in the national big data ecosystem. The Northeast […]


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NEBDHub & NSDC Transportation Data Science Project (TDSP)

Welcome to the Transportation Data Science Project (TDSP)! The TDSP provides an opportunity to gain practical experience with data science by creating data-driven recommendations to make roads safer for all. Network with TDSP Mentors, receive a virtual certificate of completion, and expand your skillset in the field of data science. […]


Using a data-driven approach to study health disparities and secular trends in the chemical and individual exposome in the NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys)

Guest post by Chirag Patel, Harvard Medical School This Success Story is a report on the results of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub’s 2021 Seed Fund program. This research project considered the health challenges posed by environmental hazards across the U.S., with a particular focus on the health disparities […]

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NSDC Data Science Projects

Data Science Projects If you are looking for real-world data science project experience, the National Student Data Corps (NSDC) welcomes you to the Data Science Projects (DSPs)! The NSDC DSPs provide virtual collaboration and networking opportunities for data science learners of all ages, skill-levels, and education-levels. You may choose to participate in […]


NSDC 2024 Data Science Symposium

The NSDC DSS will provide a virtual forum for undergraduate, graduate, and recently-graduated students (within the past 12 months) at higher education institutions around the world who are interested in data science to create and present their data science research projects, discover the best practices for academic research, connect with […]

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Sanket Bhandari & Varalika Mahajan: Fall 2023 COVID Information Commons Student Working Group Data Visualization Project

In October 2023, the CIC Student Working group launched our first semester-long data science education project on COVID-19 Visualization. The 300+ members of the Working Group developed independent data visualizations using tools and skills learned as a community. We learned to develop a COVID-19 research question and explored time series analysis […]


Christopher Sanchez: Fall 2023 COVID Information Commons Student Working Group Data Visualization Project

In October 2023, the CIC Student Working group launched our first semester-long data science education project on COVID-19 Visualization. The 300+ members of the Working Group developed independent data visualizations using tools and skills learned as a community. We learned to develop a COVID-19 research question and explored time series analysis […]

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Sahand Ahmadi: Fall 2023 COVID Information Commons Student Working Group Data Visualization Project

In October 2023, the CIC Student Working group launched our first semester-long data science education project on COVID-19 Visualization. The 300+ members of the Working Group developed independent data visualizations using tools and skills learned as a community. We learned to develop a COVID-19 research question and explored time series analysis […]


Jared De La Serna: Fall 2023 COVID Information Commons Student Working Group Data Visualization Project

In October 2023, the CIC Student Working group launched our first semester-long data science education project on COVID-19 Visualization. The 300+ members of the Working Group developed independent data visualizations using tools and skills learned as a community. We learned to develop a COVID-19 research question and explored time series analysis […]

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Hangqi Wu: Fall 2023 COVID Information Commons Student Working Group Data Visualization Project

In October 2023, the CIC Student Working group launched our first semester-long data science education project on COVID-19 Visualization. The 300+ members of the Working Group developed independent data visualizations using tools and skills learned as a community. We learned to develop a COVID-19 research question and explored time series analysis […]


Li-Yung Wang: Fall 2023 COVID Information Commons Student Working Group Data Visualization Project

In October 2023, the CIC Student Working group launched our first semester-long data science education project on COVID-19 Visualization. The 300+ members of the Working Group developed independent data visualizations using tools and skills learned as a community. We learned to develop a COVID-19 research question and explored time series analysis […]

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Sisan Tuedor: Fall 2023 COVID Information Commons Student Working Group Data Visualization Project

In October 2023, the CIC Student Working group launched our first semester-long data science education project on COVID-19 Visualization. The 300+ members of the Working Group developed independent data visualizations using tools and skills learned as a community. We learned to develop a COVID-19 research question and explored time series analysis […]


Scott Ren: Fall 2023 COVID Information Commons Student Working Group Data Visualization Project

In October 2023, the CIC Student Working group launched our first semester-long data science education project on COVID-19 Visualization. The 300+ members of the Working Group developed independent data visualizations using tools and skills learned as a community. We learned to develop a COVID-19 research question and explored time series analysis […]

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Minh Le, Diep Le, Huy Nguyen: Fall 2023 COVID Information Commons Student Working Group Data Visualization Project

In October 2023, the CIC Student Working group launched our first semester-long data science education project on COVID-19 Visualization. The 300+ members of the Working Group developed independent data visualizations using tools and skills learned as a community. We learned to develop a COVID-19 research question and explored time series analysis […]


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National Student Data Corps: September 2023 Data Science & Health Career Panel

The National Student Data Corps (NSDC) is delighted to invite you, your friends, students, and colleagues to the September 2023 Data Science & Health Career Panel! This virtual event will highlight the wide range of educational and professional opportunities available in data science, health, and scientific research fields. Join us at […]


Get REAL with the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub

Do you want to get involved with the NEBDHub or National Student Data Corps (NSDC) but aren’t sure how to get started? Browse our Research Experience and Leadership (REAL) directory for opportunities, programs, and resource offerings for individuals of all professional and educational backgrounds to find the perfect opportunity for […]

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Workshop on Data for Good for Education (D4G4ED)

Registration Information: This is primarily an in-person event, with a hybrid component to accommodate participants who are unable to travel. There is no registration fee for this meeting. Venue Information: The event will be held on the campus of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Illinois, a short drive from downtown Chicago. […]

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National Student Data Corps: April 2023 Data & Earth Sciences Panel

In celebration of Earth Day, the National Student Data Corps (NSDC) is delighted to invite you, your friends, students, and colleagues to the April 2023 Data & Earth Sciences Career Panel! This virtual event will highlight the wide range of educational and professional opportunities available in data science, earth science, […]


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2023 Student Programs & Challenges – Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub

On March 31st, 2023, the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub (NEBDHub), National Student Data Corps (NSDC), and COVID Information Commons (CIC) hosted the 2023 Student Programs & Challenges Launch Event. This Launch Event showcased the various programs and challenges that the NEBDHub will be hosting throughout 2023, including collaborative research […]


NSDC 2023 Data Science Symposium

2024 NSDC Data Science Symposium Coming Soon! Read about the 2023 NSDC Data Science Symposium below. The 2023 Data Science Symposium (DSS) is brought to you by the National Student Data Corps (NSDC), hosted by the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub (NEBDHub). The DSS will provide a virtual forum for […]

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Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub Community Engagement

Our Community Commitment Here at the Hub, we believe in strengthening our impact by building and expanding partnerships across industry, academia, nonprofits, and government. Through our efforts in collaboration with the community, we address societal and scientific challenges, spur economic development, and accelerate innovation in the national big data ecosystem. The Northeast […]


Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub: January 2023 Student Research Symposium

In January 2023, the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub (NEBDHub), National Student Data Corps (NSDC), and COVID Information Commons (CIC) hosted the virtual, Inaugural NEBDHub Student Research Symposium. This Symposium was designed to showcase the insightful research done by undergraduate- and graduate-level students who participated in the 2022 NSDC Data […]

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October 2022 National Student Data Corps Data Science Career Panel

On October 19th, 2022, the National Student Data Corps (NSDC) hosted the first National Hispanic Heritage Month Data Science Panel. Florence Hudson, the Executive Director of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub (NEBDHub), began the event by welcoming the co-moderators, the panelists, and the attendees. The event was co-moderated by Raul Cosio and Isabella Graham Martinez. Raul is a retired IBM Vice President and has received awards from the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corporation (HENAAC) and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Isabella is a full-time student at Columbia University, works part-time at the NEBDHub as a Project Coordinator, and is a National Hispanic Scholar Awardee.

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October 2022 National Hispanic Heritage Month Data Science Career Panel

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the NEBD Hub and the National Student Data Corps (NSDC) launched a career panel in October 2022. This panel highlighted the wide range of educational opportunities and career paths available in data science and data analytics for all learners, with a special focus […]


National Student Data Corps: October 2022 National Hispanic Heritage Month Data Science Panel

Do you like to solve problems, but wish you knew how data could help you? Are you thinking about pursuing data science, but don’t know where to start? In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, learn from Hispanic-identifying data enthusiasts about their educational and professional journeys with data! Launched by […]

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Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub – Learn & Teach

The mission of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub (NEBDHub) is to build and strengthen partnerships across industry, academia, nonprofits, and government to address societal and scientific challenges, spur economic development, and accelerate innovation in the national big data ecosystem. The NEBDHub supports several platforms and spaces dedicated to data […]


Using Data Science To Study Environmental Racism, Justice, And Policy

Guest post by Dr. Aunshul Rege, Temple University This Success Story is a report on the results of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub’s 2020 Seed Fund program. This project examined environmental injustice using a qualitative criminological lens. The project surveyed known case studies of environmental injustice in the United […]

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Data Science Resource Repository (DSRR)

About The Data Science Resource Repository (DSRR) is a curated set of 1,100+ resources for learners, educators, researchers, career explorers, and professionals that promotes data science literacy. Data science literacy skills are crucial to the successful development of our economy and provide a strong knowledge base for the future of […]


Data Literacy as an Enabler to Broaden the Participation Of Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Careers

Guest post by Dr. Babak D. Beheshti, New York Institute of Technology This Success Story is a report on the results of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub’s 2020 Seed Fund program. The objective of this project was to expand data literacy and broaden the participation of underrepresented minorities and […]

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NSDC Data Science Panel Series

Do you like to solve problems, but wish you knew how data could help you? Are you thinking about pursuing data science but don’t know where to start? The NSDC Data Science Panels can help you learn more about how to leverage data science for good.  The National Student Data […]

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National Student Data Corps: April 2022 Data Science Student Panel

Do you like to solve problems, but wish you knew how data could help you? Are you thinking about pursuing data science but don’t know where to start? Learn from other data science students about their journeys and why they are data science enthusiasts! Launched by the National Student Data Corps, […]

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Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub Seed Fund – Awards and Success Stories

The Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub Seed Fund program is designed to promote collaboration and support the development and cross-pollination of tools, data, and ideas, leveraging data science innovations, across disciplines and sectors including academia, nonprofits, industry, government, and communities.   In 2020 and 2021, the NEBDHub awarded 25 Seed Fund grants from […]


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National Student Data Corps

The National Student Data Corps (NSDC) is a community-developed initiative that provides resources and opportunities for students to learn data science, in a community of support, with a special focus on engaging underserved institutions, students, and communities. We are grateful to the NSDC Founding Committee, which includes 24 members from […]


National Student Data Corps – Leadership

Meet the National Student Data Corps (NSDC) leadership team! NSDC HQ Team The NSDC HQ Team spearheads the program’s events, opportunities, and initiatives. Founding Committee The NSDC Founding Committee has been instrumental in building this program. Learn more about the Founding Committee’s Teams, including the Content & Pedagogy, Peer Instructors, […]

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