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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 8h

Join us for the October Chicago Data Night on Wednesday, October 22nd!

This month’s speaker, Kemal Badur, CTO of Information Technology Services at the University of Chicago, will explore ‘Building AI Tools for the Enterprise’

RSVP today at datascience.uchicago.edu/events/chica...

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 9h

Next week’s entry in the Schmidt AI in Science Speaker Series features Milo Lin, Associate Professor in the Lyda Hill Department of Bioinformatics at UT Southwestern!

Join us on Tuesday, October 14th
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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 11h

Undergraduates: Thinking about majoring in data science?

Join us today for donuts on October 8 from 4:00-5:30 in Kent 120 to learn more about the undergraduate data science major and hear from current data science student

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 12h

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Online Information Session – MS in Data Science (MSDS) – DSI

The Data Science Institute (DSI) executes the University of Chicago’s bold, innovative vision of Data Science as a new discipline.

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 12h

Looking to strengthen your skills in the rapidly growing field of data science?

Join us tomorrow for a virtual information session on the University of Chicago’s MS in Data Science program! We’ll discuss this program’s unique curriculum, research opportunities, and more

Register 🔗 ⬇️

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 1d

We invite you to join us for donuts tomorrow, October 8 from 4:00-5:30 in Kent 120 to learn more about the undergraduate data science major and hear from current data science students!

Register here - datascience.uchicago.edu/events/dsi-u...

Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t miss today’s info session for the new 2-Year Thesis Track within UChicago’s MS in Applied Data Science program!

Hear from MS Program Director, Greg Green, and Director of Enrollment Management, Daniel Truesdale, as they share details about the track

datascience.uchicago.edu/events/ms-in...

Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 1d

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Online Information Session – PhD in Data Science – DSI

The Data Science Institute (DSI) executes the University of Chicago’s bold, innovative vision of Data Science as a new discipline.

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Today is your opportunity to pursue your doctorate in the dynamic world of data science!

Join us for an online information session on UChicago’s PhD in Data Science. We’ll discuss this program’s unique curriculum, research opportunities, admission requirements, funding, and much more

Register🔗 ⬇️

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 1d

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Jonathan Weare (Pritzker AI+Science Visiting Scholar): Schmidt AI in Science Speaker Series – DSI

The Data Science Institute (DSI) executes the University of Chicago’s bold, innovative vision of Data Science as a new discipline.

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Today: Jonathan Weare, Pritzker AI+Science Visiting Scholar and Professor of Mathematics at @nyu.edu, explores new efforts to develop methods for prediction of extreme events, as well as a few surprising theoretical results, as part of the Schmidt AI in Science Speaker Series!

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 1d

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AI & Scientific Discovery Online Seminar – DSI

The Data Science Institute (DSI) executes the University of Chicago’s bold, innovative vision of Data Science as a new discipline.

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 1d

The Chicago Human+AI lab and the AI+Science Research Initiative are thrilled to announce the upcoming AI & Scientific Discovery online seminar!

This seminar explores how AI accelerates research, enables breakthroughs, and shapes the future of innovation across fields

More info 🔗 ⬇️

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 2d

Register here - datascience.uchicago.edu/events/onlin...

Online Information Session – PhD in Data Science – DSI

The Data Science Institute (DSI) executes the University of Chicago’s bold, innovative vision of Data Science as a new discipline.

datascience.uchicago.edu

Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow: Don’t miss your opportunity to pursue your doctorate in the dynamic world of data science!

Join us for a virtual information session on the University of Chicago’s PhD in Data Science program. We’ll discuss the program’s unique curriculum, research opportunities, and more

Register 🔗 ⬇️

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 2d

More information - datascience.uchicago.edu/events/jonat...

Jonathan Weare (Pritzker AI+Science Visiting Scholar): Schmidt AI in Science Speaker Series – DSI

The Data Science Institute (DSI) executes the University of Chicago’s bold, innovative vision of Data Science as a new discipline.

datascience.uchicago.edu

Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 2d

Learning Predictions of Extreme Events from Time Series Data

Jonathan Weare, Pritzker AI+Science Visiting Scholar and Professor of mathematics at @nyu.edu joins us tomorrow as we kick off the Schmidt AI in Science Speaker Series for the 2025-26 academic year!

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 2d

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MS in Applied Data Science – 2-Year Thesis Track (In-Person Program) Information Session – DSI

The Data Science Institute (DSI) executes the University of Chicago’s bold, innovative vision of Data Science as a new discipline.

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 2d

Explore a new 2-Year Thesis track within UChicago’s MS in Applied Data Science Program!

This session will cover the admissions process, curriculum, and student life, project-based learning, and more

Join us on Tuesday, October 7th!
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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 2d

A data science education that goes beyond the classroom

Last week we kicked off the Autumn Quarter Data Science Clinic in the new Data Science Institute building (5460 S. University Ave)!

We look forward to seeing the incredible contributions of this quarter's clinic class!

Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 2d

Job Opportunity Alert

Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellowship at the University of Chicago: apply.interfolio.com/173322

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 5d

Ready to explore an advanced degree in the rapidly growing field of data science?

Join us virtually here at the University of Chicago for an online information session designed to highlight our MS in Data Science (MSDS) on Thursday, October 9th!

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 5d

As Faculty Co-Director of AICE, Fan works with data scientists to develop machine learning models for predicting precipitation and hail, analyzing observational data, and building ML emulators for complex cloud microphysical processes

www.anl.gov/evs/article/...

Jiwen Fan named American Geophysical Union Fellow

From modeling severe storms to mentoring young scientists, Fan is shaping the future of Earth system science at Argonne and beyond.

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 5d

We're excited to share that Jiwen Fan, Faculty Co-Director of the AI for Climate (AICE) research initiative, has been named an American Geophysical Union Fellow!

This program recognizes scientists making major contributions to our understanding of the planet

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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 5d

Job Opportunity Alert

Data Science Institute Postdoctoral Scholars Program AY2026-27: uchicago.infoready4.com#freeformComp...

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