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How to Use Large Language Models
MindCORE and DDDI are excited to co-host an event featuring Lyle Ungar and Konrad Korning on Friday, September 27, at 12 PM. Join us for their talk, "How to Use Large Language Models," and explore the capabilities of tools like ChatGPT for effective data analysis and...
AI For Philadelphia
Please join us for a series of talks on AI for Philadelphia. Students and faculty from across Penn will showcase how advances in AI are directly benefiting the city’s schools, infrastructure, and technology. In addition to exploring the impact of AI, we will discuss...
DDDI Co-Sponsors IC2S2 2024
The Data Driven Discovery Initiative is proud to co-sponsor this year's International Conference for Computational Social Science (IC2S2). This year's conference will be held at the University of Pennsylvania from July 17th-20th, 2024. IC2S2 has emerged as the...
The University Atlas Project
DDDI is excited to support the launch of the University Atlas project (uAtlas): an effort to map Penn’s vibrant research community. Visitors to uAtlas can explore decades worth of publications authored by faculty in the School of Arts and Sciences map. Read more about uAtlas in Penn Today.
Summer Data Science Hangouts 2024
The summer Data Science Hangouts return! Undergrads, grad students, and postdocs are all invited to join us for informal, hands-on tutorials this June. Check out the 2024 schedule and RSVP today!
Penn Data Scientist Meetup
Join us for the second Penn Data Scientists Meetup! This event aims to bring together practitioners of data science, engineering, and visualization from across the University. There are many staff members across Penn who work in isolated clusters on these topics, and we are looking to foster collaboration between Penn’s various schools.
Penn AI × Science Postdoctoral Fellows
The DDDI Postdoctoral Fellows program is expanding! We’re excited to announce a unified postdoctoral fellows program that spans the sciences and AI, in partnership with the Center for Innovation in Data Engineering and Science (IDEAS). More details available here.
Cultures of Datafication Workshop
Join April 12th and 13th for an interdisciplinary workshop exploring the historical and emergent trajectories of data-driven knowledge production in South Asia as they relate to three broad themes: identity, governance, and energy.
Careers in Data Science Panel
DDDI and Center for Alumni Mentoring Services (CAMS) will be co-hosting a Data Science Career Panel on March 26th. Join us for an opportunity to learn more about data-driven careers from professionals across a wide range of industries.