Details

The DIoDS conference is part of an ambitious initiative at Harvey Mudd College to build an Institute for Data Science and Social Impact. This institute will be an interdisciplinary center where research, education and community partnership meet to shape the future of socially responsible data science. This conference is part of our key programming and aims to convene the networks, conversations and collaborations we hope will characterize our emerging institute.

The DIoDS conference will bring together academics, civic and public leaders, industry professionals, community leaders and students to explore how data science can be leveraged responsibly to serve society. Our goal is to transform data-driven insights into meaningful, equitable and sustainable action.

Confirmed distinguished speakers

• Nathan Alexander, PhD, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, Howard University School of Education and Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics
• Joseph Roberston, PhD, chief data scientist, Mato Ohitika Analytics LLC, Home of the Data Sovereignty Initiative
• David Uminsky, PhD, executive director and senior research associate, Data Science Institute, University of Chicago

Ways you can contribute at the conference

• Attend the Connections Lunch (Students only; Friday)
• Participate in the lightning talks (Friday)
• Present a poster or contribute a talk on your work (Saturday)
• Facilitate a discussion on pressing topic (Saturday)
• Lead a session on how to involve students, faculty, and staff in community work (Community partners; Saturday)

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

Friday

Noon–1:30 p.m. Connections Lunch

1:30–2 p.m. Registration/Afternoon Tea

2–2:15 p.m. Welcome

2:15–3:15 p.m. Keynote #1

3:15–3:30 p.m. Short Break

3:30–5 p.m. Lightning talks

5–5:45 p.m. Reception (light refreshments)

Saturday

7:30–8:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast

9–10 a.m. Keynote #2

10:15–11:30 a.m. Contributed talks/discussions (parallel sessions)

11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m. Networking Lunch

1:30–2:30 p.m. Keynote #3

2:45–3:45 p.m. Contributed talks/discussions (parallel sessions)

4–5 p.m. Poster Session

5:15–6:30 p.m. Dinner/closing reception

We are committed to keeping this conference accessible to all, which is why there is no cost to register or attend. In the spirit of shared responsibility, please keep us informed if your plans change so we can allocate resources effectively.