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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NJIT hosted the ninth New Jersey Big Data Alliance Symposium, bringing together nearly 200 experts from academia, government and industry to share ideas about the present state and future trends of their field. Attendees represented a gamut of careers, not just programmers, which the panelists said indicates that the importance […]
Guest post by Garrett Dash Nelson, Norman B. Leventhal Map and Education Center at Boston Public Library This Success Story is a report on the results of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub’s 2020 Seed Fund program. The primary goal of this Seed Fund project was to create a gateway […]
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! […]
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. Using carefully de-identified, real-world educational data, participants will predict whether 172 students in validation and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guest post by Julia Stoyanovich, New York University This Success Story is a report on the results of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub’s 2021 Seed Fund program. As artificial intelligence (AI) takes on a significant role in mediating our social lives, a democratic discourse around how this technology should […]
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. […]
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, […]
Written by: Sumedh Datar A recording of this event is available at the Northeast Big Data Hub’s YouTube channel. On January 13th, 2023, the National Student Data Corps (NSDC) hosted its 11th Data Science Panel, designed to showcase the various educational and professional opportunities in the field of data science. […]
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 […]
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 undergraduate, graduate, and recently-graduated students (within the past 12 months) at higher education institutions around the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 scientists about their journeys and why they are data science enthusiasts! Launched by the National Student Data Corps, the […]
The Data Science Projects (DSP) are brought to you by the National Student Data Corps (NSDC), hosted by the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub. The NSDC DSP provide virtual collaboration and networking opportunities for data science learners of all ages, skill-levels, and education-levels. Participants find team members, learn data science […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guest post by Amanda Greene, Lehigh University This Success Story is a report on the results of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub’s 2020 Seed Fund program. The goal of this project was to develop pedagogical resources that integrate humanist perspectives, ethics, and data science by supporting a collaborative working […]
Guest Post: Jeremy Prasad A recording of this event is available at the Northeast Big Data Hub’s YouTube channel. On August 19th, 2022, the National Student Data Corps (NSDC) hosted its ninth Data Science Panel, designed to showcase various careers in data science. The panel featured four established data scientists […]
Guest post by 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 States […]
About The Data Science Resource Repository (DSRR) is a curated set of 800+ 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 […]
Guest post by 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 women […]
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 scientists about their journeys and why they are data science enthusiasts! Launched by the National Student Data Corps, the […]
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 […]
Guest Post: Kaylen Ko & Emily Rothenberg A recording of this event is available at the Northeast Big Data Hub’s YouTube channel. On April 29th, 2022, the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub (NEBDHub) hosted the eighth National Student Data Corps (NSDC) Data Science Panel. In honor of Community College Month, […]
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, […]
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, the Northeast Hub awarded 19 Seed Fund grants out of 40 proposals. […]
Guest Post: Lekha Chunduri A recording of this event is available at the Northeast Big Data Hub’s YouTube channel. In honor of Women’s History Month, the NEBD Hub and the National Student Data Corps (NSDC) launched a month-long program in March 2022 called the Women in STEM campaign. This campaign leveraged […]
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 […]
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, […]
Guest Post: Defne Ulusoy A recording of this event is available at the Northeast Big Data Hub’s YouTube channel. On February 18th, 2022, the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub (NEBD Hub) hosted the sixth National Student Data Corps (NSDC) Data Science Career Panel to have panelists discuss their career trajectories and […]
In honor of Women’s History Month, the NEBD Hub and the National Student Data Corps (NSDC) launched a month-long program in March 2022 called the Women in STEM campaign. This campaign leveraged social media and newsletters to share resources, opportunities, and information about how women can have a successful career in […]
The Data Science Symposium (DSS) is brought to you by the National Student Data Corps (NSDC), hosted by the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub. The DSS will provide a virtual forum for undergraduate and graduate students at public and private universities, colleges and community colleges who are interested in data […]
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 more about why you should leverage data science for good. Newly launched by our National Student Data Corps, the Data Science […]
Guest post by Trent Gaugler, Lafayette College This Success Story is a report on the results of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub’s 2020 Seed Fund program. The goals of this Seed Fund project were to introduce students to the fundamentals of data science through socially relevant projects, to enhance […]
Guest post by Yusuf Danisman, Queensborough Community College, City University of New York (CUNY) This Success Story is a report on the results of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub’s 2020 Seed Fund program. The aim of this Seed Fund project was to Improve programming and data science skills of […]
Guest Post: Macy Moujabber A recording of this event is available at the Northeast Big Data Hub’s YouTube channel. On October 29, 2021, the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub hosted the fifth National Student Data Corps Data Science Career Panel. The talk was co-moderated by Haleigh Stewart, Undergraduate Senior at […]
New York, NY – October 6, 2021 The Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub announces a new rebranding initiative for the National Student Data Corps (NSDC). Formerly known as the ‘Northeast Student Data Corps’, the NSDC is a community-developed project that teaches data science fundamentals to students across the United States […]
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 more about why you should leverage data science for good. Newly launched by our National Student Data Corps, the Data Science […]
Guest post by Cathie LeBlanc, Ph.D., Plymouth State University This Success Story is a report on the results of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub’s 2020 Seed Fund program. Plymouth State University has a history of active faculty learning communities focused on various aspects of teaching. Our latest learning community, funded […]
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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 more about why you should leverage data science for good. Newly launched by our Northeast Student Data Corps, the Data Science […]
On May 26, 2021, Executive Director of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub Florence Hudson spoke to students participating in Professor Yusuf Danisman’s Data Science Training and Research Program at Queensborough Community College. This program, aimed at enhancing students’ coding and data science skills, is the first of its kind […]
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 more about why you should leverage data science for good. Newly launched by our Northeast Student Data Corps, the Data Science […]
The Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub is a collaboration hub for data science innovation in the Northeast United States. Our mission 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 […]
Data science has become relevant across all disciplines in areas of STEM from healthcare to environmental studies and cybersecurity, to the humanities and social sciences in areas like criminal justice, ethics, and economics. Now more than ever it is imperative that we work towards developing valuable insights from data science […]
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 more about why you should leverage data science for good. Newly launched by our Northeast Student Data Corps, the Data Science […]
Register here Join the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Institute for Data Science for the Spring 2021 Seminar Series bringing together scientists, engineers, and users to develop data-driven technologies to solve real-world problems. Data for Good: Ensuring the Responsible Use of Data to Benefit Society, Jeannette M. Wing, Ph.D., Columbia […]
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 more about why you should leverage data science for good. Newly launched by our Northeast Student Data Corps, the Data Science […]
On October 13, 2020, Executive Director Florence Hudson spoke at the Careers in Science program at Iona College. She discussed leveraging data to identify new insights that can help members of society make better decisions, as well as her own career trajectory in science. Representing the current strides and efforts […]
The CAREERS Cyberteam Program is a 3-year initiative to build a regional pool of Research Computing Facilitators to support researchers at small and midsized institutions…
