Data Science Org - UNT

04/25/2026

Big things are happening 🚀

SAS Innovate 2026 is where students step into the future of AI, tech, and business—and yes, you can attend for free.

📍 Grapevine, TX
📅 April 27–30

If you’re curious about data, innovation, or want to connect with people shaping the future, this is your moment.

🎟️ Use student code: DFWSTUDENTS
Let’s go build what’s next 💡

04/21/2026

Ever wonder why some data science projects change the world — and others collect dust? 🌍📊

We’re bringing in Roni Kobrosly, Ph.D., Distinguished Engineer in AI/ML at Capital One, to pull back the curtain on what data science actually looks like in industry.
From epidemiology to machine learning to leading data teams at one of the biggest names in finance, Roni has seen it all, and he’s ready to share what students need to know before stepping into the field.

🎙️ Data Science in the Real World: Why Efforts Succeed or Fail and What Students Should Know
📅 April 24th
🕒 3:00 PM CST
💻 Online & FREE
Whether you’re job hunting, building projects, or just curious about AI evaluation and causal inference, this talk is for YOU. 🎯

🔗 Register now — link in bio!
📸 Scan the QR now !! (It’s free!!!)

10/28/2025

Are you passionate about data science, teamwork, and making an impact at UNT?

The UNT Data Science Organization is looking for new leaders to join our executive team! 💚

We’re currently recruiting for the following roles:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Social Media Coordinator

If you’re ready to develop leadership skills, collaborate on innovative data projects, and help grow our data science community — this is your chance!
📅 Apply by: November 30, 2025
🔗 Scan the QR code on the flyer below to learn more and apply.
Let’s shape the future of data science at UNT — together! 💡📊

Dr. Kewei Sha, Dr. Ting Xiao, Dr. Haihua Chen

10/27/2025

Night of Lights 2025 – A Celebration of Hope and Togetherness ✨
UNT Data Science organization (DSO) and UNT Health Informatics Student Organization (HISO), both under the umbrella of UNT College of Information, came together on October 24th to host Night of Lights ,an evening filled with music, dance, poetry, and fun games.

The event symbolized hope, the light that keeps us moving forward, inspiring us to dream, grow, and believe in a brighter tomorrow. It was heartwarming to see faculty, staff, and students come together to celebrate this spirit of light and optimism.

The night reminded us that the light of hope shines brightest within the University of North Texas community.

We thank our advisors Dr.Kewei Sha and Dr.Ting Xiao for all the support in making this event happen.

We extend our thanks to Dr.Ana D. Cleveland, Dr.Sharad Sharma, Dr.Junhua Ding and Dr.Mark V. Albert for their constant guidance.

Dr Kinshuk, Dr.Yunfei Du, Dr.Sarah Ryan, JD, PhD, Esq, Dr.Bishnu Sarker, Dr.Pretom Roy Ovi, PhD

09/15/2025

🚀 Join us for the Data Science Talk Series at UNT!

📅 Sep 19, 2025 | 11:00 am – 12:30 PM
📍 Discovery Park, Room G150 | 💻 Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gYNQMjgT

Dr. Jiqun Liu is an Associate Professor in Data Science (iSchool) and Affiliated Faculty in Psychology at the University of Oklahoma.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert advancing multimodal AI!

Haihua Chen Kewei Sha Ting Xiao
UNT College of Information

09/08/2025

🔑 Data Science Career Secrets
Hear from experts at Microsoft & Meta on how to stand out in data science careers!

🗓 Sept 10, 2025 | ⏰ 2–3 PM
📍 Join here: https://unt.zoom.us/j/87321725850

04/18/2025

Curious about how Generative AI is reshaping industries and advancing research?
Join us for an exciting Industry Insights panel discussion on April 30th from 3:00–4:00 p.m. CST on Zoom!

Hear from industry leaders as they explore how AI is transforming their fields and what it means for students, professionals, and businesses alike.

Featured Speakers:
Mr. Prashanth Bhushan – APV & Americas Lead, Telecom & Technology at Cognizant
Mr. Soumyajit Biswas – Senior Field Engineer at Informatica
Dr. Sharad Sharma – Associate Dean of Research, Professor, and Director of DVXR Lab & DSII Center at UNT College of Information

📅 Date: April 30th
🕒 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. CST
🎟️ Free & open to the public
👉 Register and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpJfXVnv

04/02/2025

Join us on April 3, 2023 (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM) for a special talk by Dr. Song Liao, Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University, on:

🎙️ “Ensuring Privacy Compliance of Voice Personal Assistant Applications”
🗓️ Date: April 3, 2025
🕒 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (CST)
📍 Location: E297L, Discovery Park, UNT
💻 Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/e4StrBby
👨‍🏫 Coordinator: Dr. Haihua Chen

This is a great opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in data privacy and AI. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights into privacy challenges and compliance strategies for voice personal assistants.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

UNT College of Information UNT Data Science organization

03/25/2025

🔬 Data Science Talk Series: Brain and AI 🧠🤖

Join us for an insightful talk by Dr. Dajiang Zhu, Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Arlington, as he explores the intersection of biological neural networks (BNN) and artificial neural networks (ANN).

📅 Date: March 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Room E297L, Discovery Park, UNT
💻 Zoom Link: See bio
🎤 Coordinator: Dr. Kewei Sha

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into cutting-edge research at the frontier of neuroscience and AI!

03/18/2025

🚀 Data Science Talk Series 🚀

Join us for an insightful session on Complex-Structured Optimization Problems with Dr. Zhuqing Liu, Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas.

📅 Date: March 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Room E297L, Discovery Park, UNT

Hosted by Dr. Yunhe Feng, this session will explore advanced optimization techniques in data science. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge! 🎯

03/13/2025

03/08/2025

Wishing all the incredible women around the world a Happy International Women’s Day!

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