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• Oct

  6

  Dean's Seminar Series: Distilling Lessons from the Science of Science

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  4:00 PM Hive, 2-350, Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center

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  The increasing availability of large-scale datasets that trace the entirety of the scientific enterprise has created an unprecedented opportunity to explore scientific production and reward. Parallel developments in data science, network science, and artificial intelligence offer powerful tools and techniques to make sense of these millions of data points. Together, they tell a complex yet insightful story about how scientific careers unfold, how collaborations contribute to discovery, and how scientific progress emerges through a combination of multiple interconnected factors.

  These opportunities—and challenges that come with them—have fueled the emergence of a multidisciplinary community of scientists that are united by their goals of understanding science. These practitioners of the “science of science” use the scientific methods to study themselves, examine projects that work as well as those that fail, quantify the patterns that characterize discovery and invention, and offer lessons to improve science as a whole.

  This talk will highlight some examples of research in this area, hoping to illustrate the promise of the science of science as well as its limitations.

  Dashun Wang

  Associate Professor of Management & Organizations, Kellogg School of Management and (by courtesy) Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences

  Wang is the founding director of the Center for Science of Science and Innovation (CSSI). He is best known for his contributions on the science of science, a quest to turn the scientific methods and curiosities upon science itself. Wang’s research has been published in academic journals such as Nature and Science, and has been featured in virtually all major global media outlets. Wang is a recipient of multiple awards for his research and teaching, and his first book "The Science of Science" (Cambridge University Press, 2021) was published in March.

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  TIME Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  LOCATION Hive, 2-350, Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center    map it

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  CONTACT Northwestern Engineering Events    northwestern-engineering-events@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• May

  8

  Extending Care: A Conversation about Conservation and Futurity

  Block Museum of Art

  6:00 PM Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh

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  The Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts is a collaboration between the Art Institute of Chicago and materials science-related departments at Northwestern University to pursue objects-based and objects-inspired scientific research. Materials research benefits ongoing work in conservation, archaeology, art history, and curatorial scholarship.

  Learn how the Center uses materials research to care for art objects in sustainable, innovative ways with Maria Kokkori, Northwestern Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Senior Scientist in the Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts. She will be in conversation with Corey Byrnes, Northwestern Associate Professor of Chinese Culture and co-founder/co-director of the Environmental Humanities Workshop in Kaplan Humanities Center.

  This event is presented by the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science in conjunction with exhibition Actions for the Earth: Art, Care & Ecology.

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  TIME Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

  LOCATION Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh    map it

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  CONTACT Block Museum of Art    block-museum@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• May

  17

  MLDS Exchange 2024

  Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science (MLDS)

  9:00 AM 633 N St Clair Street

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  New Developments, Industrial Applications, and Opportunities in Generative AI

  Join us for an exciting event exploring the latest advancements in Generative AI! This in-person gathering will take place at the Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL. Discover how Generative AI is revolutionizing varied industries and uncover the endless possibilities it offers. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, researcher, or industry professional, this event is a must-attend. Network with like-minded individuals, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and gain valuable insights from expert speakers. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in the world of AI!

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  TIME Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  LOCATION 633 N St Clair Street   

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  CONTACT Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science Program    mlds@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science (MLDS)

• Jun

  10

  Northwestern Engineering PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  9:00 AM Welsh-Ryan Arena

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  McCormick School of Engineering PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony

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  TIME Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  LOCATION Welsh-Ryan Arena   

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  CONTACT Amy Pokrass    amy.pokrass@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

• Jun

  10

  Northwestern Engineering Undergraduate Convocation

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  2:00 PM Welsh-Ryan Arena

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  McCormick School of Engineering Undergraduate Convocation

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  TIME Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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  CONTACT Amy Pokrass    amy.pokrass@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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