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New to data science? Not sure if you "do" data science? Long-time data and computer scientist? The inaugural DataFest is for you! Save the dates for a series of cross-campus events that celebrate and explore data science, tools and solutions for beginners and experts alike.
April 10-13
Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems.
April 17-19
ResBaz Arizona Annual Festival
The Research Bazaar (ResBaz) is a worldwide festival promoting the digital literacy emerging at the center of modern research. Throughout 2023, events are happening at university campuses around the globe. ResBaz Arizona is a free, multi-day intensive festival where researchers come together to up-skill in “next generation digital research tools and skills.” In the spirit of a marketplace or bazaar, ResBaz is a highly participatory event where researchers from many different disciplines can learn, share knowledge and skills, and have fun! Who should attend? Researchers, research technicians, and PhD and research master’s students at ALL levels from ALL disciplines.
April 20 *CANCELLED*
Explore: Opportunities in Data Career Fair
April 20
Women in Data Science (WiDS)
Denice Ross, a UArizona alumna and chief data scientist for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, will deliver a keynote presentation on Using Data to Deliver Equitable Outcomes for the American People. WiDS Tucson is an independent event organized by the University of Arizona to coincide with the Global WiDS Conference held at Stanford University and an estimated 200+ locations worldwide annually. Like the global organization, WiDS Tucson aims to inspire and educate data scientists, regardless of gender, and support women in the field. Conference events provide an opportunity to hear about outstanding women doing outstanding work, the latest data science-related research and applications, and connect with others in the field. Stay tuned for information on this year's speakers. Register for the event.
Denice Ross is the second person and first woman to serve as the U.S. chief data scientist. Through this role, she leads the Biden-Harris Administration equitable data work. She also served in the Obama-Biden Administration, where she co-founded the White House Police Data Initiative to increase transparency and accountability. Before moving to DC, Denice established the City of New Orleans’ first open data initiative and co-directed a non-profit data intermediary that became the go-to resource for data to inform an equitable recovery after Hurricane Katrina. Denice holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Arizona (Class of '94) and a masters degree in Energy Policy & Climate from Johns Hopkins University. While at the University of Arizona, Denice was active in the Undergraduate Biology Research Program.
April 21
Research Data Challenge Conference and Awards Luncheon
Students who submitted entries to the inaugural Research Data Challenge are invited to present their research and attend a luncheon, where the winners of the competition will be announced and certificates given to all of those who successfully participated. Details are forthcoming.
April 21
Designing to Disrupt: Creating space for the work that matters to you
As technology becomes more pervasive, it’s important to understand how identity impacts and is impacted by it. In this talk, Dr. Nicki Washington, a professor, author, and speaker, will discuss the importance of becoming disruptors not only in technology development, but also academic/professional environments. The talk will be in Gould-Simpson 906, from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.
Dr. Washington is a professor of the practice of computer science and gender, sexuality, and feminist studies at Duke University and the author of Unapologetically Dope: Lessons for Black Women and Girls on Surviving and Thriving in the Tech Field. She is the director of the Cultural Competence in Computing (3C) Fellows program and the NSF-funded Alliance for Identity-Inclusive Computing Education (AiiCE). She also serves as senior personnel for the NSF-funded Athena Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her career in higher education began at Howard University as the first Black female faculty member in the Department of Computer Science. Her professional experience also includes Winthrop University, The Aerospace Corporation, and IBM. She is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University (B.S., ‘00) and North Carolina State University (M.S., ’02; Ph.D., ’05), becoming the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer science at the university and 2019 Computer Science Hall of Fame Inductee. She is a native of Durham, NC.