2015 News Archive
Huffpost Live Deep Dive: Should We Fear AI? Featuring Prof. Henry Kautz
November 18, 2015
Data mining Instagram feeds can point to teenage drinking patterns
October 29, 2015
Using photos and text from Instagram, a team of researchers from the University of Rochester has shown that this data can not only expose patterns of underage drinking more cheaply and faster than conventional surveys, but also find new patterns, such as what alcohol brands or types are favored by different demographic groups.
Continue ReadingSearch for Faculty in Data Science
October 23, 2015
The University of Rochester is seeking applicants for tenure track or tenured positions in interdisciplinary research areas within data science. This search complements department-specific searches in data science currently underway.
Continue Reading25 Best Jobs for Work-Life Balance (2015) - Data Scientist Number One
October 20, 2015
November 14: Rochester Healthcare Deep Data Dive!
October 15, 2015
The Rochester Center for Health Informatics and the Goergen Institute for Data Science will host its inaugural Rochester Healthcare Deep Data Dive (ROCHD3) unconference in the Saunders Research Building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 14. The event is free to attend, though registration is required.
Continue ReadingIA map shows human-intelligence tech is surging
October 6, 2015
For the real hits of fashion week, look to computer science
October 5, 2015
Dancing with Computers
September 11, 2015
Go into any public space and look at the people around you. Odds are, some if not most of them will have their neck craned downward, their eyes lowered, and one hand cradling their phone. You’re looking at one of the primary relationships in the lives of many people today.
Continue ReadingNew Science & Engineering Quadrangle being designed to complement future Wegmans Hall
September 10, 2015
The quadrangle enclosed by Robert B. Goergen Hall, Hylan Hall, Hutchison Hall, the Computer Studies Building and the future Wegmans Hall will be transformed beginning next spring with new walkways, trees, seating, and a botanical rain garden.
Continue ReadingBig data presents big challenges, big opportunities in environmental health
August 24, 2015
NIST to Host First App Challenge to Improve Data Access
July 28, 2015
Seligman leading UR's evolution
July 26, 2015
URMC Supporting Global Health with Technology, Big Data
July 8, 2015
UR Now Offering Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study in Biomedical Data Science
June 24, 2015
The Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study in Biomedical Data Science (CAS-BDS) is a multidisciplinary, cross-departmental University-wide graduate credential administered jointly by the UR's CTSI and the Department of Public Health Sciences.
Continue ReadingU.S. Obesity Data Challenge
June 19, 2015
The 2015 Vizzies - Call for Submissions
June 15, 2015
The National Science Foundation and Popular Science have teamed up once again to issue a challenge: Can you visualize a scientific idea, concept, or story in an arresting way?
Continue ReadingIt’s a fantastic time to graduate in the US as an engineer or computer scientist
June 8, 2015
An in-depth survey (pdf) that the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) just released offers an early glimpse of how most (65%) of the 266,119 people who graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in the US last year are making out on the job market.
Continue ReadingPreliminary construction work to begin June 15 at site of new Wegmans Hall
June 3, 2015
UR takes deep dive into big data
May 22, 2015
Rochester's Democrat and Chronicle featured a story on UR's big data initiatives highlighting research, the new building, and academic programs. Solomon Abiola, Henry Kautz, and Rob Clark were all featured and quoted.
Continue ReadingQ&A: UR dean says big data is a big deal
May 22, 2015
New smartphone app would track spread of Ebola
May 21, 2015
Pop history's pivotal moments: Has big data settled the debate?
May 6, 2015
NSF announces first NSF Research Traineeship awards
April 6, 2015
IDS' Henry Kautz is among one of the principal investigators awarded with the NSF Research Traineeship awards. Each project addresses an interdisciplinary topic of national importance.
Continue ReadingWearable technology can help with public speaking
March 30, 2015
Speaking in public is the top fear for many people. Now, researchers from the Human-Computer Interaction Group at the University of Rochester have developed an intelligent user interface for “smart glasses” that gives real-time feedback to the speaker on volume modulation and speaking rate, while being minimally distracting.
Continue ReadingRobert and Pamela Goergen Commit $11 Million to Institute for Data Science
March 27, 2015
The Goergens’ support is the latest multimillion-dollar commitment to the University’s Data Science Initiative, the centerpiece of Rochester’s five-year strategic plan.
Continue ReadingMeliora Challenge Surpasses $1.2 Billion Initial Goal
March 25, 2015
The University of Rochester’s comprehensive fundraising campaign, has surpassed its initial $1.2 billion goal. The campaign’s primary objective was achieved thanks in part to an $11 million commitment from Robert and Pamela Goergen to the University’s Institute for Data Science.
Continue ReadingDorsey Honored at White House for Parkinson's Work
March 24, 2015
URMC neurologist Ray Dorsey, M.D., M.P.H. was honored today at the White House as one of seven “Champions of Change” who are doing extraordinary work to advocate for better treatments and a cure for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
Continue ReadingUniversity launches center for renewable energy
March 23, 2015
Enterprise More: Amazon CTO Hiring SXSW Amazon is hiring so many people that interviews take up more than 30% of many engineers' time
March 17, 2015
Amazon is growing at such a rapid pace that many engineers spend a big chunk of their time on the hiring process, CTO Werner Vogels said at a panel held by ff Venture Capital at mega-conference SXSW last weekend.
Continue ReadingGiving Back: How Philanthropy Enables Innovation
March 13, 2015
Henry Kautz installed as Wentworth Director of Institute for Data Science
March 12, 2015
Henry Kautz installed as the Robin and Tim Wentworth Director of the Institute for Data Science. The Wentworths, University of Rochester parents and supporters, have committed $3 million to endow the directorship.
Continue ReadingRenowned expert gave presentation on breakthroughs in data science
March 11, 2015
Eric Horvitz, director of Microsoft Research and member of the Institute for Data Science's external advisory committee, was on campus on March 3, 2015 to discuss how data science can help solve previously intractable problems in clinical medicine, public health, transportation, disaster recovery, and many other areas.
Continue ReadingApple Highlights Parkinson'sApp with URMC Ties
March 9, 2015
A new iPhone mobile app which allows patients with Parkinson’s disease to track their symptoms in real time and share this information with researchers was featured by Apple executives today during the company’s semi-annual product launch event.
Continue ReadingIDS External Advisory Committee Member, Bart Selman, Receives the IJCAI-15 John McCarthy Award
March 3, 2015
Med Center Research Associate receives NSF grant to help fight Ebola
March 2, 2015
A research associate in the Medical Center, Abiola recently received a $130,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a smartphone app that can track the symptoms of a population in real time. He leaves for Nigeria to begin implementing his idea in the next month.
Continue ReadingSocial Media vs. Word-of-Mouth Impact on TV Viewing
February 25, 2015
IDS Director, Henry Kautz, Speaking at Leveraging Technology's "Carpe Datum!" Event in March
February 9, 2015
IDS director and professor of Computer Science will be speaking at Leveraging Technology's "Carpe Datum!" event on March 10, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Continue ReadingRobin and Tim Wentworth make $3 million commitment to endow directorship of Institute for Data Science
February 5, 2015
Robin and Tim Wentworth, University of Rochester parents and supporters, have committed $3 million to endow the directorship of the Institute for Data Science (IDS).
Continue ReadingA picture is worth 1000 words, but how many emotions?
February 5, 2015
Jiebo Luo, professor of computer science at the University of Rochester, in collaboration with researchers at Adobe Research has come up with a more accurate way than currently possible to train computers to be able to digest data that comes in the form of images.
Continue ReadingWorld must prepare for 'war' against future deadly pandemic: Bill Gates
January 29, 2015
From MSN: The world was caught completely unprepared for what’s become the largest Ebola outbreak since the virus was discovered in 1976. Hoping to circumvent any future outbreaks, Bill Gates said this week that we must begin using new technology to prepare for future outbreaks.
Continue ReadingNew app would monitor mental health through “selfie” videos, social media
January 29, 2015
Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed an innovative approach to turn any computer or smartphone with a camera into a personal mental health monitoring device.
Continue ReadingIDS External Advisory Committee Member, Eric Horvitz, Receives AAAI Feigenbaum Prize
January 27, 2015
Eric Horvitz, member of IDS' External Advisory Committee, receives AAAI Feigenbaum Prize. The AAAI Feigenbaum Prize is awarded biennially to recognize and encourage outstanding Artificial Intelligence research advances that are made by using experimental methods of computer science.
Continue ReadingVideo Spotlight: Tracking Flu Via Twitter
January 26, 2015
Researchers at the University of Rochester showed last year how Twitter can be used to predict how likely it is for a Twitter user to become sick. They have now used Twitter to model how other factors -- social status, exposure to pollution, interpersonal interaction and others -- influence health.
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