Guest post by Dr. 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 […]
Guest post by Dr. 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 […]
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 Dr. Cathie LeBlanc, 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 […]
The Video Library includes educational data science resources on data science, SQL, R, use cases, MasterClass interviews and more.
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 […]
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 […]
About The Data Science Resource Repository (DSRR) is a curated set of resources for learners and educators 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 our workforce. The DSRR is […]
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…
Guest post by Emily Clark, Project Manager, CUAHSI The mission of the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI) is to enable interdisciplinary collaboration in the water sciences, provide critical cyberinfrastructure, and promote water science education at all levels. CUAHSI’s services can be especially useful in […]
Data science is a valuable tool we can leverage across many disciplines from healthcare to environmental studies, security to ethics, criminal justice to economics, touching many dimensions of our lives. Increasing data science literacy will enable our students, citizens, and industry and government leaders to leverage the vast amounts of […]
Guest post by Ivon Arroyo, Associate Professor in the College of Education and the College of Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The Big Data for Education Spoke’s professional development workshops have empowered teachers to leverage data to identify and answer a variety of pedagogical questions about their […]
Guest post by Ryan Baker, Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. The Northeast Big Data for Education Spoke has conducted considerable outreach on methods for data science for educational data sets. Workshops have been conducted in New York City, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and […]
Guest post by Ryan Baker, Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. The ASSISTments Longitudinal Data Competition invited data scientists around the world to participate in a competition around the analysis of student data. Data from middle school student use of a popular online […]
The objective of this focus area is to work with the community to guide the development and dissemination of data science approaches and resources for education across the community, from PreK-12 to higher education and industry, with the goal to improve data literacy and educational outcomes.
This webinar will be presented by Dr. Sean Davis, biomedical data scientist, pediatric oncologist, and software developer at the National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, part of the Intramural Research Program at the National Institutes of Health. Commoditization, via commercial cloud computing, of infrastructure, software, platforms, and data storage […]
Data science is expanding rapidly in undergraduate education, but at the K-12 level, few schools have integrated this critical subject into their curricula. Many questions must be answered first: how should data science be taught to high schoolers? As a standalone course, or integrated throughout other courses? What level of […]
DS4All actively identifies knowledge and resource gaps in data literacy among diverse communities, with a goal to help lifelong learners of all ages become data literate. DS4All has built a community of stakeholders who advise on how we can bridge big data practice with learning, education and career readiness for […]
The Hub Builds Data Science Partnerships to Address Societal Challenges The Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub has been awarded a four year, $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue its work in building cross-sector data science partnerships that address societal challenges, spur economic development, and accelerate […]
We’re very pleased to announce today that Jeannette M. Wing will become the Principal Investigator of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub. Dr. Wing is the Avanessians Director of the Data Science Institute at Columbia University, where she oversees the Institute’s research, educational, and innovation programs. Wing, who is also […]
Did you participate in our 2018 Summit? Share your thoughts with us here on what you liked, and what you’d like to see in future. Thank you to everyone who made our 2018 Annual Summit a success! Every year, we bring our growing community together for a day of expert […]
Winning Schemes for Predicting Student Interest in Science UMass Amherst, WPI, Penn announce winners of Northeast big data competition AMHERST, Mass. – After a year-long, global data-mining competition, organizers today awarded the top three winning teams from Hong Kong, Japan and Michigan at the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Northeast Big […]
Join us on March 27th and learn how the Hub has grown over the past year, including updates on new cross-sector initiatives, lightning talks from our Big Data Spokes, and opportunities to collaborate with our stakeholders in breakout sessions on data literacy, ethics, and health. Keynote speaker Corinna Cortes (Google Research, […]
In November 2017, the NSF Big Data Innovation Hubs held a workshop in conjunction with the European Big Data Value Forum 2017, and in collaboration with the EU Big Data Value Association (BDVA), PICASSO Project, and INRIA. The workshop brought together academic and industry actors from the US and the EU […]
With data touching all aspects of our lives today, how can we look beyond traditional approaches to data science education to build capacity as broadly and inclusively as possible? Leaders in data science education discussed “Alternative Avenues for Development of Data Science Education Capacity” on Friday, September 22nd, in a […]
Guest post by Catherine Cramer, NYSCI Increasingly, the prosperity, innovation and security of individuals and communities depend on a big data-literate society, which calls for a concerted effort to define what it means to be a big data literate citizen, information worker, researcher, or policymaker. As a step toward that […]
Big Data Spokes are multi-sector projects addressing regionally-defined priority areas, convening stakeholders whose work is guided by the following themes: Accelerating progress towards addressing societal grand challenges relevant to the regional and national priority areas defined by the BD Hubs; Helping automate the Big Data lifecycle; and Enabling access to […]
Thank you to everyone who made our 2017 Annual Workshop a success! Additional photos, videos, and documents from this event will be added to this page in the near future, including a forthcoming workshop report. Look for updates and announcements via our mailing list and @NEBigDataHub over the coming days. Many […]
Updates: Thanks to all our speakers and participants for an amazing workshop! More materials are coming to this page soon, including slides and video from the event. You can read a blog about the workshop at NewKnowledge.org: http://www.newknowledge.org/uncategorized/big-data-collaboration-raises-big-questions/ Overview: Increasingly, the prosperity, innovation and security of individuals and communities depend […]
This post highlights one of the up-and-coming data science graduate students who participated in the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub’s “Young Innovators” program this year. This program and others like it contribute to the Northeast Hub’s mission to build public-private partnerships to address high-priority societal challenges with data-driven solutions. The […]
The Northeast Hub Data Sharing Spoke facilitates the exchange of solutions to advance data sharing among a range of constituents (industry, academia, non-profits, and others). As a community, we seek to address key data sharing challenges relating to policy and privacy, platforms and formats, software and costs, and ethics and […]
The Northeast Hub is pleased to invite applications for Seed Fund grants. Learn more and apply today.
The Northeast Hub is pleased to invite applications for Seed Fund grants. Learn more and apply today.
The NSDC Institutional Chapter at Comilla University was built with the aim of helping students who might not otherwise have access to data science education. The chapter was founded in April of 2024. Read on to learn more about upcoming activities, events, and opportunities brought to you by this Chapter! […]
The NSDC Institutional Chapter at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) holds immense potential for comprehensive educational enrichment, community development, and career advancement. This Chapter will serve as a platform to connect students with peers and industry professionals by providing valuable hands-on experience and internship opportunities. This chapter was founded […]
The NSDC Institutional Chapter at the Manipal School of Life Sciences aims to teach future generations and prospective students about collaborative learning between different fields. Learn how data science plays a important role in various fields, including Biology, where we can analyze data and deliver fast results. The chapter was […]
The NSDC Institutional Chapter at University at Buffalo (UB) was built to foster and create a great community of future data scientists and analysts in this respected and esteemed institution. This chapter was founded in October of 2023. Read on to learn more about upcoming activities, events, and opportunities brought […]
The NSDC Institutional Chapter at P. R. Pote Patil College of Engineering and Management was built with the aim of providing students with a special opportunity to dive into the practical applications of Data Science and link up with like-minded peers and a wider community network. The chapter was founded […]
The NSDC Institutional Chapter at the University of California, Los Angeles was built to provide students with the ability to explore, participate, and grow within an inclusive data science community. This chapter was founded in September of 2022. Read on to learn more about upcoming activities, events, and opportunities brought […]
NSF invests $26.7 million in building the first-ever prototype open knowledge network September 26, 2023 Read the full NSF Press Release In collaboration with five other U.S. government agencies, the U.S. National Science Foundation has invested $26.7 million in 18 projects through its Building the Prototype Open Knowledge Network (Proto-OKN) […]
Cloudera believes data can make what is impossible today, possible tomorrow. Cloudera empowers people to transform their data into trusted enterprise AI so they can reduce costs and risks, increase productivity, and accelerate business performance. Cloudera’s open data lakehouse enables secure data management and portable cloud-native data analytics, helping organizations manage and […]
The NSDC Institutional Chapter at University of Massachusetts Amherst was built with the aim to create a safe space where students and researchers from all studies can educate each other, share knowledge and techniques applying data science, and promote comradery experience. The chapter was founded in August 2023. Read on […]
The fourteenth session of the COVID Information Commons (CIC) webinar series took place on July 26th, 2023. In this forum, leading COVID-19 scientists presented their current research on the global pandemic. Event moderators included Florence Hudson, Executive Director of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub at Columbia University and COVID Information Commons Principal Investigator […]
The NSDC Institutional Chapter at Huston-Tillotson University was built with the aim of building a community for students at the university, who want to network, learn and discover career opportunities in the field of Data Science. The chapter was founded in July of 2023. Read on to learn more about […]
The NSDC Institutional Chapter at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology was built with the aim of building a community for students at the university, who want to network, learn and discover career opportunities in the field of Data Science. The chapter was founded in July of 2023. Read on […]
We are excited to announce our upcoming hackathon, “DivHacks: Hack to the Future,” which will take place on September 23-24. At DivHacks, our mission is to create an empowering and inclusive space for individuals historically underrepresented in the tech industry. We strive to foster diversity and provide students with the […]
The Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub (NEBDHub), in collaboration with the Linux Foundation AI & Data, is delighted to invite you to join the leadership and development team of the OpenDS4All GitHub repository. The OpenDS4All GitHub repository was originally created by IBM in 2020 to accelerate the creation and […]
The thirteenth in the series of COVID Information Commons (CIC) webinars which began in 2020 took place on April 24th, 2023. In this forum, leading COVID-19 scientists presented their current research on the global pandemic. Event moderators included Florence Hudson, Executive Director of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub at Columbia University and COVID […]
Written by: Femi Johnson A recording of this event is available at the Northeast Big Data Hub’s YouTube channel. On January 27, 2023, the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub (NEBDHub) held its 2023 Inaugural Student Research Symposium. This event highlighted the student-led research that was completed by undergraduate- and graduate-level […]
by Lauren Close, Lylybell Teran, and Esther Jackson, with editorial support from Florence Hudson, Macy Moujabber, Isabella Graham-Martinez, and Jeremiah Mercurio With thanks to Lara Azar, Elia Bregman, Brian Buckley, Cora Lee Cole, Victoria Horrocks, Saanya Subasinghe, Rhyley Vaughan, and Kathryn Pope. As our scholarly communication ecosystem becomes increasingly reliant on digital […]
The twelfth in the series of COVID Information Commons (CIC) webinars which began in 2020 took place on January 31st, 2023. In this forum, leading COVID-19 scientists presented their current research on the global pandemic. Event moderators included Florence Hudson, Executive Director of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub at Columbia University and COVID […]
The objective of this focus area is to facilitate activities and collaborations focused on improving the understanding of data ecosystems in urban and rural environments, and the potential application of data analytics and responsible data science practices to benefit rural and urban communities, citizens, and the environment. This includes: 1. […]
