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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · 6d

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · 6d

Marie Josefine Hintz is a PhD student in the AI and Climate Technology Policy group, led by Professor Lynn Kaack, who is affiliated with the Data Science Lab and @hertiesustain.bsky.social - Hertie School.

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · 6d

👩‍🔬 The paper is authored by Marie Josefine Hintz @tuberlin.bsky.social, @hertieschool.bsky.social, @pik-potsdam.bsky.social, Nikola Milojević-Dupont (PIK), Felix Creutzig (PIK, TU Berlin), Tim Repke (PIK), and @lynnhkaack.bsky.social (Hertie School).

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · 6d

🚨New Research Alert
🌍Can machine learning #ML help make cities carbon-neutral?
Is current ML research targeting the most impactful solutions?

A new study published in Nature Cities – “A systematic map of machine learning for urban climate change mitigation” – takes the first global look at this.

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · 7d

The new academic year is off to a strong start at the DSL. In September, we welcomed new students, hosted the ‘Meet the Data Science Lab’, & shared fresh research and inspiring stories through our blog and events
Explore the highlights in this newsletter👉 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#Data4Good

Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · 9d

What if AI worked for everyone – not just a few?

That’s the mission of @hertieschool.bsky.social alumna Dr @juliastamm.bsky.social, founder of She Shapes AI. With nearly 20 years bridging tech, policy & social impact, she’s making AI more inclusive.

Read more👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/news/allc...

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · 20d

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Elias Koch @eliaskoch.bsky.social · 21d

Great feedback from fantastic colleagues at @hertiedatascience.bsky.social & @hertieschool.bsky.social 🙏 Looking forward to presenting this paper tomorrow @dvpw.bsky.social-AK Wahlen (10:30-12:00; @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social) alongside more findings from the @zweitstimme.bsky.social project!

Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · 21d

This week marked 1️⃣st #ResearchGroup meeting of the season.
@eliaskoch.bsky.social, Doctoral Candidate at @dynamics.bsky.social (@hertieschool.bsky.social & @humboldtuni.bsky.social), presented the draft of his paper: Experimental Evidence on Motivated Skepticism in the Consumption of Election Polls

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · 21d

This week marked 1️⃣st #ResearchGroup meeting of the season.
@eliaskoch.bsky.social, Doctoral Candidate at @dynamics.bsky.social (@hertieschool.bsky.social & @humboldtuni.bsky.social), presented the draft of his paper: Experimental Evidence on Motivated Skepticism in the Consumption of Election Polls

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · 23d

What happens when you reveal an IG post was made by #AI? Can ranked-choice voting reduce #polarization?
These are the questions tackled by this year’s @hertieschool.bsky.social Data Science Thesis Award winners: Fabian Pawelczyk, Corbin Cerny, & Henry Baker.

👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/datascien...

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Aug 28

As the new semester begins, we invite you to discover the Data Science Lab.
📍 On campus | 11 September | 3–4 PM | @hertieschool.bsky.social

Meet our faculty, researchers, and staff as they share insights into their work, research, and projects.

Register: www.hertie-school.org/en/datascien...

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Aug 26

Meet Alvaro Jose Guijarro May, an Industrial Engineer turned #DataScience advocate.

After completing his Master of Data Science for Public Policy at the @hertieschool.bsky.social in Berlin, Alvaro recently shared his inspiring journey with us.

Read 👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/datascien...

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Aug 15

Last week, over 4,000 participants from 130 countries joined the Data Science Summer School @hertieschool.bsky.social, turning a typical online academic event into a global movement for accessible tech education.

Read more about the highlights 👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/datascien...

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Aug 8

We’re wrapping up an inspiring week with the final workshop:
“Designing Experiments to Study Digital Media” led by Dr. Kevin Munger. This session introduces the fundamentals of experimental design in the context of digital media.

Watch live 👉 www.youtube.com/live/IwEzMTI...

Data Science Summer School 2025: Designing Experiments to Study Digital Media

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎓 Final Day of the #DataScience Summer School!
We’re closing this incredible week with the workshop “Modeling the Unknown: Stats and Probabilities in Data Science” led by Dr. Darina Goldin.
📊Stats and probability are the foundation of every data scientist’s toolkit👉 www.youtube.com/live/nl7CtJH...

Data Science Summer School 2025: Statistics and Probability for Data Science

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Aug 7

🤖What is an AI agent, & how do you build one from scratch?

In this class, we’re diving into the foundations of autonomous agents, from basic architecture to real-world use cases.

Learn more in our #DataScience Summer School 👉 www.youtube.com/live/dIObCXU...

Data Science Summer School 2025: The Beginner's Guide to Building AI Agent

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Aug 7

We’ve just kicked off today’s session with Dr. Kristian Rother.
As soon as you dive into tools like linear regression, clustering, network analysis, or machine learning, Linear Algebra becomes essential
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📺Join #DataScience Summer School on YouTube→ www.youtube.com/live/549G7Gj...

Data Science Summer School 2025 | Linear Algebra for Data Science

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Aug 6

📊 We're halfway through our exciting Data Science Summer School 2025, and today’s session is all about Applied Calculus for Data Science, led by Ilja Klebanov!

📺Livestream on YouTube 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ4c...

All sessions are recorded and will be available on the course page.

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Aug 5

Today we dive into Python Programming for Data Science with our brilliant Huy Dang.

Whether you're just getting started or refreshing your skills, this course offers a practical intro using Python & RStudio for data analysis.
📺 You can watch via YouTube Livestream 👉 www.youtube.com/live/nFh9Z3O...

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Aug 4

🌟We kicked off the Data Science Summer School with Dr. @seramirezruiz.bsky.social, he’s delving into R Programming for Data Science, offering valuable insights to our participants.

We’re thrilled to have over 4,000 registrants!
You can watch livestream & recording: www.youtube.com/live/jnVNWGk...

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Elias Koch @eliaskoch.bsky.social · Aug 1

🔓 Thanks to @hertieschool.bsky.social & @hertiedatascience.bsky.social, the paper is open access!

Here's the link to the full article: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Opposition parties seek more conflict with the government when losing electoral support

Opposition parties benefit electorally from engaging in conflict with the government. However, it remains unclear whether they adjust their rhetoric towards the executive in response to changes in ...

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Jul 30

🎓 You’ve just graduated. Now what?

We asked #MDSalumni:

What helped you most in the first 3 months after graduating?
➡️Building a routine
➡️Talking to others who were in the same phase
➡️Treating the job search like a project (with a strategy)

For more read👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/hertie...

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Jul 28

🎓 Learn from the best this summer.

The #DataScience #SummerSchool brings together professors, researchers, and industry leaders to guide you through the latest in:
📊 Data science theory
🛠 Practical applications
🌍 Real-world impact across sectors

📅4-8 August
🔗Register: ds3.ai/2025/course-...

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Jul 24

📣 We’re looking for a Data Science Research Engineer (gn) to join our team.

⏰ Part-time
🗓️ Starting 1 September
📄 Fixed-term contract for one year
🔴 Application deadline: 3 August

👉 Find out more & apply: hertie-school.dvinci-easy.com/en/p/en/jobs...
@hertieschool.bsky.social #DataScienceJobs

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Data Science Lab - Hertie School @hertiedatascience.bsky.social · Jul 7

Data Science Summer School is back!
Join us for a week of exploration into the core skills, tools, & research shaping today’s data-driven world.
🧠Learn about cutting-edge methods, gain practical insights, & connect with a global community of data-curious minds.
📅 4-8 August
👉 ds3.ai/2025/course-...

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