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Society & Culture
May 19, 2021 | 10:11 am

To drill down on anti-Asian hate crimes, Rochester researchers harness social media

Information gleaned from thousands of Twitter users lets the researchers gauge public opinion toward #StopAsianHate and #StopAAPIHate.

topics: COVID-19, Department of Computer Science, Department of Political Science, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiebo Luo, Mayya Komisarchik, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Campus Life
May 6, 2021 | 07:01 am

Curiosity and a hunch lead a Medical Center physician to data science

With a master’s degree in data science, geriatric oncologist Erika Ramsdale brings a new dimension of research to her clinic.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, Class of 2021, commencement, COVID-19, events, Goergen Institute for Data Science, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine and Dentistry,
Science & Technology
February 22, 2021 | 10:23 am

Rochester to advance research in biological imaging through new grant

A multidisciplinary collaboration will create a new light-sheet microscope on campus, allowing 3D imaging of complex cellular structures.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Dan Bergstralh, Department of Biology, Goergen Institute for Data Science, grant, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, James McGrath, Michael Welte, Mujdat Cetin, research funding, Richard Waugh, School of Arts and Sciences, Scott Carney,
University News
July 2, 2020 | 02:42 pm

Faculty recognized as AS&E data science fellows

Physicist Gourab Ghoshal and electrical and computer engineer Gonzalo Mateos received alumni-supported fellowships to use data science in exploring their fields.

topics: arts, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Gonzalo Mateos, Gourab Ghoshal, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Sciences & Engineering,
Society & Culture
May 11, 2020 | 03:59 pm

Social distancing has stabilized, but failed to reverse, the spread of COVID-19

According to a new study by data scientists, social distancing measures like closing schools and restaurants sharply decreased the doubling rate of confirmed cases, but COVID-19 is still spreading.

topics: COVID-19, data science, Department of Public Health Sciences, Elaine Hill, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Medical Center, research finding,
University News
October 29, 2019 | 04:16 pm

From intern to data scientist, in a new University role

The link between data science and communications may not always seem so clear cut, but Harrison Frank ’19 is bringing his expertise in pattern recognition and strategic problem-solving to the University’s communications efforts as the new data scientist and design researcher.

topics: alumni, data science, Goergen Institute for Data Science, University Communications,
Science & Technology
September 18, 2019 | 10:39 am

New training in AR/VR tech gives Rochester doctoral students an edge

A $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation will establish a structured, well-rounded training program for University scholars applying augmented and virtual reality in health, education, design, and other fields.

topics: augmented reality, Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Computer Science, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, featured-post, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Jannick Rolland, Michele Rucci, Mujdat Cetin, School of Arts and Sciences, virtual reality, Zhen Bai,
Science & Technology
April 11, 2019 | 11:09 am

A prescription for physician frustration

Jesse Wang’s dual doctorates in medicine and translational biomedical science will position him to ease the burdens of e-records for his fellow physicians. His prototype of a virtual assistant is a finalist in the American College of Physicians’ “Innovation Challenge.”

topics: data science, Department of Computer Science, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Scientist Training Program, School of Medicine and Dentistry,
Campus Life
February 22, 2019 | 01:14 pm

Three Rochester teams compete for $1M Hult Prize

Three teams of Rochester graduates and current students have reached the regional finals of the world’s largest social entrepreneurship competition.

topics: awards, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Computer Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Political Science, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Hult Prize, Institute of Optics, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
November 30, 2018 | 04:08 pm

Will data science and smartphone apps predict if you are telling the truth?

Imagine if lie-detection apps became widely available on everyone’s phones or computers. Computer scientist Ehsan Hoque will use a new $1 million grant to explore the benefits and ethical risks of this type of tech.

topics: data science, Department of Computer Science, Ehsan Hoque, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research funding,