Introducing the launch of UMass Amherst’s Center for Data Science

| MSNE Staff

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As we’re situated in the hub of innovation and technology, we are constantly surrounded and inspired by the newest ventures in data science and technology. Massachusetts is driving forward as a leader in technology, and we’re excited to have a front row seat on all of the progress in our community — through local business leaders, bright minds in technology, and forward-thinking universities.

Continuing this progress, the University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Computer Science is launching the Center for Data Science today. We’re pleased to join the celebration by attending the Center for Data Science Launch Symposium. From 9am to 4:30pm, some of New England’s greatest minds come together to discuss the importance of data science and how we can use it to further innovate our communities. The day includes talks, panels, open discussion, and networking opportunities with leaders in academia, industry and government.

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Jennifer Chayes, Microsoft Research New England

Jennifer Chayes, Distinguished Scientist and Managing Director of Microsoft Research in New England, will be joining Industry and Government panel, discussing the impact of data and innovation on government.

Joining Jennifer are:

  • Brian Ulicny, Director of Data Science, Thomson Reuters
  • Rohit Prasad, Director of Research, Echo & Speech, Amazon
  • Eric Brown, Director of Watson Technologies, IBM
  • Alex Cosmas, Chief Scientist, Booz Allen Hamilton
  • Raj Subbu, Analytics Leader, Pratt & Whitney
  • C.A. Webb, Executive Director, NE Venture Capital Association
  • Mark Corner, CTO, Fiksu
  • Steve Strassmann, CTO, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Beyond the symposium, the Center for Data Science is a home for over 30 faculty members in computer science, encouraging and assisting UMass’s top students in data science research and events. We couldn’t be more excited to see what is created at the Center for Data Science!

For the full symposium schedule, click here.

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