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Empowerment & Inspiration: Women in Tech 2024

DSA’s second annual Women in Tech event on March 7 was an outstanding success, leaving a lasting impact on all attendees.

Author

Kallyn Hobmann

Sharing New Initiatives & Success from 2023

On February 22, the Data Science Alliance (DSA) brought together our Responsible Data Working Group and volunteers to celebrate last year’s achievements and share what 2024 has to offer.

Author

Mehri Sadri

A Month of Gratitude: Celebrating Support at a Spectacular Event

As we head into the end of 2023, we are overwhelmed by the support the Data Science Alliance received this past year—especially at our recent Data Science in Sports event.

Author

Kallyn Hobmann

Responsible Data Science vs. Responsible AI

What is responsible data science? Is it different from responsible AI? To understand these domains, we must first define data science and AI and explore how they intersect.

Author

Dr. Adir Mancebo Jr., Ph.D.

Broadening our reach: A week of networking and collaboration

The start of September brought on prominent opportunities for DSA to grow our network and further establish a strong presence in the data science community. As exhibitors for Connect’s Innovation Day 2023—a day all about bringing together San Diego’s tech and life science companies—we had the chance to host an Innovation Week Community Event.

Author

Kallyn Hobmann

With Arms Wide Open (or Not): Navigating Open vs. Closed Development of Powerful AI Models

As Generative AI rapidly transitions from a technological novelty to an essential tool for many, a pressing debate emerges: Should its development follow an open-source or a closed-source model? This article delves into this critical discussion, weighing the pros and cons of each method, exploring how to responsibly harness the power of AI for the greater good while minimizing risks.

Author

Dr. Adir Mancebo Jr., Ph.D.

Expanding Our Reach: A Recap of KDD 2023

DSA’s efforts to promote Responsible Data Science (RDS) practices are fueled by passionate data scientists and enthusiasts, so what better way to expand our reach than by attending the Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining (KDD) Conference in Long Beach?

Author

Kallyn Hobmann

Ready Player One: Gaming with Responsible Data Science

From Minecraft and Overwatch to Roblox and Among Us, data enthusiasts came together to explore how these interactive games and Responsible Data Science can intersect to shape the future of the entertainment industry at DSA’s “Level Up with Responsible Data Science” Summer Mixer.

Author

Kallyn Hobmann

A Weekend All About AI: Attending
the SDxAI Hackathon

San Diego, the world of AI is here! The SDxAI Hackathon held at UC San Diego took place over the weekend of July 15, and two DSA members attended as mentors for the event. Joined by several DSA interns, the team learned more about what a hackathon is, what resources the event provides, the types of projects participants create, and what sets SDxAI apart from the rest.

Author

Leslie Joe

Embracing the Unexpected: The Expectations & Realities of a Student Data Scientist

For many of us, a major in data science didn’t exist when we started our careers. So what’s it like for the next generation of data scientists enrolled in one of these college programs? We get perspective from one of our very own Data Science Alliance interns (and Responsible Data Science ambassadors!), Gurman Dhaliwal.

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Gurman Dhaliwal

ICYMI: A Rebel Data Scientist

Slackers can be achievers. Rebels can have causes. And there is no definitive template to becoming a data scientist. Case in point: our very own Data Science Alliance Board Member, Dr. Bradley Voytek. Originally published in 2020, his data science "Origin Story" is both extraordinary and relatable.

Author

Data Science Alliance

ICYMI: Stories from an Accidental Data Scientist

As we all gear up for the challenges of 2023, it's imperative that we reflect on where we’ve been so we can appreciate where we want to go. So it’s the perfect time to share a story you may have missed when it was first published in 2020—the “data scientist” origin story of our very own Data Science Alliance Founder, Taner Halıcıoğlu.

Author

Taner Halıcıoğlu

Lights, Camera, Data Science!

A new stage. A new audience. A new occasion to champion Responsible Data Science in the Media & Entertainment industry. For two days in November, in a converted soundstage at Goya Studios, DSA took on a unique challenge as a first time exhibitor at Infinity Festival Hollywood 2022.

Authors

Michael Limbo
Dr. Adir Mancebo Jr., Ph.D.

Forging a Path for Diversity

Building a community for diverse data scientists at UCSD — Arely Vasquez is a first-generation college student from Long Beach, California. She is a 4th-year student studying Data Science at UC San Diego graduating in spring of 2021.

Authors

Arely Vasquez
Data Science Alliance

The Intersection of Data Science and Public Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic

“All science is data science: one of the foundational principles of science is that it is data driven.”

Author

Jennifer Lane Bustance