Alliance for Data Science and AI

Exploring Successful Academic–Industry Partnerships in Data Science Education ADSA convened a working group to document examples of successful collaborations between academia and industry to prepare students for data science careers.

🚀 New on the ADSA blog! We’re sharing case studies showing what successful academic–industry partnerships in data science really look like, and practical ideas for building stronger, more sustainable partnerships for data science education.

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📣 Announcement: ADSA welcomes a new Board Chair!

We’re pleased to share that Jay Aikat, Vice Dean of the School of Data Science and Society at UNC-Chapel Hill, has been appointed as the new Chair of ADSA’s Board. 🎉

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ADSA is proud to be one of 50+ scientific societies calling on Congress to protect the integrity of U.S. federal grantmaking.

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🎉 Our Slack #jobs channel is buzzing!
In the first half of 2025, the community shared:
🔎 258 job openings
🌱 24 internships
💡 4 funding opportunities

It’s one of the best places to find your next step in data science & AI. Come join us! buff.ly/QuWOkbY

Coalition Creates First-Ever Framework To Incorporate Data Science Into K-12 Education | Newswise The country’s first-ever learning progressions incorporating data science and data literacy into K-12 education were released today, following years of community input and research conducted by a larg...

The first-ever K-12 Data Science Learning Progressions are here! 🚀

ADSA is proud to be part of this national effort giving educators a roadmap to build data literacy from K-12, preparing students to thrive in a data-driven world.

Details: www.newswise.com/articles/coa...

Huge thanks to Frank Wurthwein (San Diego Supercomputer Center) for the ADSA shout-out in his #ICPP keynote! 🙌 He laid out a bold vision: aggregate resources so every U.S. college student can access AI infrastructure - for “little more than a beer a year.” 🚀

#AI #DataScience #AIed #ICPP

Who Let the Bots Out? Diving Into Generative AI in the Research Workplace YouTube video by Academic Data Science Alliance

Who let the bots out? 🤖🤔

ADSA Program Manager Steve Van Tuyl shares what it’s like to have ChatGPT as a research assistant - from crunching data to writing reusable code.

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UNC Charlotte Appoints Abbey Thomas to Co-Direct Sports Analytics Program - School of Data Science Associate Professor Abbey Thomas, Ph.D., is a certified athletic trainer with a passion for studying knee injuries, a background in biomechanics, and a devotion to creating new opportunities for Charl...

📣 Dr. Abbey Thomas has been appointed co-director of UNC Charlotte's brand-new Sports Analytics program, launching this fall. We’re thrilled to see our member institutions leading innovative, interdisciplinary programs like this! 🎉
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Case Study Suggestion: Data Science–Industry Partnership Please click the link to complete this form.

We’re creating case studies to highlight #datascience programs that have formed meaningful partnerships beyond one-off events or guest lectures with industry, government, or nonprofits. Know a great example or want to share your own? We’d love your suggestions!
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Less than 1 month left to apply for The Neuro-Irv & Helga Cooper Foundation Open Science Prizes. Don’t miss your chance!
👀 Look at our Q&A for tips on eligibility, criteria, and how to apply.
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ADSA will be at #SciPy on Friday, discussing the impacts of genAI on the RSE workplace. ✨ If you are an RSE (or adjacent, ie. research scientist, data scientist, software engineer) and want to chat about how you use AI at work or its potential/concerns, we hope to see you there! lnkd.in/eYw5BdyM

*EDITED* We regretfully missed a few of our valued members' logos in an earlier post - here's the updated list of current ADSA members!

If you haven’t renewed yet, now’s the perfect time! Your membership keeps the ADSA community strong, connected, and moving forward. 💪✨ tinyurl.com/adsa-membership

🌀 A heartfelt thank you to our '25–/26 Members! Your continued support means the world—especially in these challenging budget times. If you haven’t renewed yet, now’s the perfect time! Your membership keeps the ADSA community strong, connected, and moving forward. 💪✨ tinyurl.com/adsa-membership

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📣 ADSA is pleased to welcome Barney Maccabe, Exec. Director of the UArizona Institute for Computation and Data-Enabled Insight, to our Board! 🌟 Barney is an active supporter of ADSA and adds a wealth of perspective in leadership and working at a national lab. Welcome, Barney! 🎉

Vanderbilt names technology visionary Matthew Johnson-Roberson as its first dean of the College of Connected Computing Matthew Johnson-Roberson, a visionary technology scholar and highly accomplished academic leader, will be the inaugural dean of Vanderbilt University’s College of Connected Computing, the…

Big news from #VanderbiltUniversity! 🎉
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⏩ @pennyatkinsphd.bsky.social keeps SCI's One-U Responsible AI Initiative moving forward through her laser-focused work w/ folks across campus, industry, & gov. Hear her discuss RAI cyberinfrastructure progress & more at an @academicdatasci.bsky.social "listen & lunch" Thurs:
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Dynamic data duo advances health research | ASU News The latest health research promises futuristic treatments, from cancer vaccines to bioengineered organs for transplants to medical nanobots. While these technologies may one day be routine, they are…

#ASU is partnering with Valleywise Health to mine untapped #data resources to improve health care in Arizona⚕️ buff.ly/334y7Bn

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📣Looking for a job in data? Check out the ADSA Jobs Board and Slack community! Fresh opportunities in data science and related fields are added frequently - your future career is just a click away! 💼✨ academicdatascience.org/resources/jobs

🎉ADSA is pleased to welcome Laura Biven, Chief Data Officer at Jefferson Lab, to our Board! 🌟 In addition to being an enthusiastic supporter of ADSA, we are thrilled that Laura will bring her experiences and connections from federal agencies and government-owned labs. Welcome, Laura! 💐

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the OSU Translational Data Analytics Institute for the 2025 Data Science Leadership Summit! We reconnected with old friends, made new ones, and explored opportunities to collaborate and support each other in the year ahead. Can’t wait to do it again in Paris!✨

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Global Leaders to Gather for the Inaugural International Data Science and AI Leadership Summit in Paris As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the way industries operate and societies evolve, strong leadership has never been more crucial.

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✨ Day 2 of the Data Science and AI Leadership Summit is off to a great start! 🎉 Our panel of experts is discussing industry perspectives on workforce needs in the age of AI, and how universities can prepare graduates for success.

Data-driven edge: Sports analytics at Charlotte - Inside UNC Charlotte Data-driven edge: Sports analytics at CharlotteBy: Phillip BrownPhoto by: kat Lawrence March Madness — the pinnacle of college basketball. As teams vie for the national championship throughout the…

Sports Analytics at #UNCCharlotte is a slam dunk! 🏀 "This fall, the University launches a Bachelor of Science in Sports Analytics, the only such degree in the Southeastern United States and one of five in the nation." buff.ly/YgfM604

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Day 2 of the Data Science and AI Leadership Summit is off to a great start! 🎉 Our panel of experts is discussing industry perspectives on workforce needs in the age of AI, and how universities can prepare graduates for success.