FSU Data Science Program

From Nov. 12-16, Florida State University and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv are joining forces at the "Hack Disaster" event! 💻 #FSU students with a strong background in data science, artificial intelligence, and computer science are invited to apply by Nov. 6. Find more info and the online application here: fla.st/I6FLOKNK.

Last Friday, FSU Data Science Program students connected with employers at the FSU Career Center, exploring career options in the field. Find more info about the Florida State University Interdisciplinary Data Science Master’s Degree Program here: datascience.fsu.edu

You are cordially invited to attend the FSU Institute for Successful Longevity Lectures Series Talk by Dr. George Demiris a world leading expert in aging and technologies from University of Pennsylvania, at 3:30 PM October 9, 2024 at Broad Auditorium, Claude Pepper Center (636 West Call Street). The title of his talk is “Artificially Intelligence and Aging: Examples and Lesson Learned”. Dr. Demiris is Mary Alice Bennett University Professor in the School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine, and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the School of Nursing at University of Pennsylvania. He has been at the forefront of the intersection of informatics and nursing science, and his work has introduced new and innovative approaches to old problems in gerontology. He is exploring innovative ways to utilize technology and support patients and their families in various settings including home and hospice care. He has conducted numerous federally funded studies and his work has been funded consistently over the years both by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). His expertise is also in designing and evaluating “smart home” solutions for aging, and in understanding the potential of wearable devices or digitally augmented residential settings to facilitate passive monitoring and support independence and quality of life for community dwelling older adults. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics, the Gerontological Society of America and the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics. He is the Director of the Penn Artificial Intelligence Collaboratory for Healthy Aging (PennAITech) and Co-Director of the Penn Community Collaboratory for Co-Creation (Penn4C). Please use the QR code in the flyer or this link to RSVP to this event: https://lnkd.in/eVYmt8jG. A light reception will follow the talk. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!

There's still time to register for the 2024 Myles Hollander Distinguished Lecture, happening tomorrow! The Florida State University Department of Statistics is honored to host National Academy of Sciences member Robert E. Kass from Carnegie Mellon University, presenting 'Reasoning from Data in Science.' Find more details and registration here: fla.st/6X1IG5SR

FSU main campus closed beginning 7 a.m. Sept. 25 due to Tropical Storm Helene. Florida State University’s Tallahassee campus will close on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, due to Tropical Storm Helene, which is projected to be upgraded to hurricane by tomorrow. The closure begins at 7 a.m. ET Wednesday, Sept. 25, and will continue until 11 p.m. ET Sunday, Sept. 29. The university expects to resume normal business operations at 12:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Rain, winds, and thunderstorms are possible ahead of tropical storm conditions Wednesday through Friday. Please stay alert and continue to monitor weather conditions. Anticipated impacts to our area include severe wind damage, flooding and power outages. Exercise caution, seek shelter, and stay indoors anytime storm conditions impact campus and surrounding areas. Essential business operations will continue during the closure. Vice Presidents and Deans will provide guidance for their respective divisions and colleges. Employees designated by their department as essential personnel should consult with their supervisors. For those who wish to remain on campus, Tallahassee campus housing operations will continue throughout the closure. Students who elect to stay on campus and in the community should follow the guidance of local officials and plan for possible power outages in the area, including on campus. Students should prepare now and make provisions to potentially be indoors all day Thursday. Students should refer to an email sent by Student Affairs on Monday about how to prepare for the storm. Dining operations will continue for residential students when safe to do so, though an alternate schedule will be implemented during the closure. Visit alerts.fsu.edu/ for additional details on student services and programming and official updates. 🔁: Florida State University

Countdown to #FSUDiscoveryDays! 📅 Beginning Monday, Oct. 7, Florida State University invites you to experience a weeklong celebration of research, creativity and discovery. With more than 25 events lined up, there’s something exciting for everyone. 🌟 Check out the full schedule here: fla.st/LVTZGWBE

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Refresh your resume with some expert advice from the FSU Career Center!

Congratulations to Katie, a doctoral candidate at the FSU Department of Computer Science who is researching the safety and reliability of AI systems.

Mark your calendars for these FSU Career Center events happening throughout September.