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Poster proposal and Symposium registration registration is now closed.
Please join us for the University of Delaware Data Science Institute (DSI) NextGen Data Science Symposium, an event organized by the UD DSI Student Association and Fellows to bring together UD researchers and local partners interested in Data Science applications.
The “2023 NextGen Data Science Symposium” uniquely targets the next generation of future data science leaders, offering a platform for talks and panels that explore critical career aspects, such as “Navigating the Data Science Job Market” and “Breaking into Data Science as a Career”. These sessions are designed to empower emerging data science professionals with valuable insights and strategies for success in the field.
In addition, the Symposium will showcase poster presentations featuring a range of relevant computational- and data-intensive (CDI) research projects. These posters align with NextGen Data Science’s overarching goals of fostering collaboration and CDI-intensive research across the Delaware region. Furthermore, the Symposium will address the future challenges that the next generation of data scientist leaders will confront and must overcome to drive innovation and progress within the ever-evolving landscape of data science.
The day-long symposium will be held on December 7th, 2023 in person at UD’s STAR Campus in The Tower at STAR Audion from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. There is no cost to register or participate. Those registering (and/or proposing a poster) via the registration link will have the option to indicate their attendance as registration only or registration and present a poster.
Please follow this link to the NextGen Data Science Symposium Promotional Video.
Keynote Speakers
Austin Brockmeier
Assistant Professor Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Delaware
Saleem Ali
Blue & Gold Distinguished Professor Geography & Spatial Sciences & Biden School of Public Policy University of Delaware
Panel 1 Speakers: Data Science at UD
John Gizis (Moderator)
Co-Chair, Networking & External Relations Working Group
Professor, Physics and Astronomy
Associate Director, Data Science Institute
Matthew Walter
PhD Candidate
Geography & Spatial Sciences
University of Delaware
Hassan Baker
PhD Candidate
Electrical Engineering
University of Delaware
Idowu Kunlere
PhD Candidate
Biden School of Public Policy
University of Delaware
Hanan Abou Ali
PhD Candidate
Geography & Spatial Sciences
University of Delaware
Swati Tyagi
PhD Candidate
Financial Service Analytics
University of Delaware
Panel 2 Speakers: Data Science Across the STEM & Social Sciences
Benjamin Bagozzi (Moderator)
Associate Professor, Political Science and IR
Associate Director, Master of Science in Data Science
Associate Director, Data Science Institute
University of Delaware
Chara Angelidou
PhD Candidate
Mechanical Engineering
University of Delaware

Daria Blinova
PhD Candidate
Department of Political Science & IR
University of Delaware
Huma Rasheed
PhD Candidate
Department of Communication
University of Delaware
Manan Sarupria
PhD Candidate
Geography and Spatial Sciences
University of Delaware
James Korman
PhD Candidate
Political Science & IR
University of Delaware
Panel 3 Speakers: Navigating the Data Science Job Market/Career Opportunities in Data Science

Michael Blaustein (Moderator)
Industry liaison, Data Science Institute
University of Delaware
Jennifer Koester
Director of Enterprise Data
State of Delaware
Joseph Davis
Head of Data Science – Precision Ag
FMC
Ian Moloney
SVP and Head of Federal and State Policy
American Fintech Council
Matthew Saponaro
CEO and Founder
A. I. Whoo

#DataScienceUD23

Schedule
9:00 | Registration & Poster Setup |
9:30 | Welcome Remarks |
9:35 | DSI Director Remarks: Cathy Wu |
9:40 | Keynote 1: Dr. Austin Brockmeier |
10:05 | Panel 1: Data Science at UD |
10:45 | Coffee Break |
11:00 | Panel 2: Data Science Across the STEM & Social Sciences |
11:45 | Presentation: “Data Science in 2050” |
12:10 | Lunch |
1:00 | Panel 3: Navigating the Data Science Job Market/Career Opportunities in Data Science |
1:35 | Coffee Break |
1:45 | Poster Session Lightning Talks |
2:00 | Poster Session |
3:00 | Keynote 2: Dr. Saleem Ali |
3:30 | Industry Lightning Talks |
3:45 | Poster Awards & Closing Remarks |
4:00 | End Symposium |
Planning Committee
- Chara Angelidou
- Ben Bagozzi
- Hassan Baker
- Michael Blaustein
- Lynette Carney (Coordinator)
- John Gizis
- James Korman (Chair)
- Idowu Kunlere
- Manan Sarupria
- Matthew Walter
- Cathy Wu
- For inquiries, please contact Chair of the Planning Committee — James Korman at: jgkorman@udel.edu.