SICSS-Howard/Mathematica Alumni Receive 2023 Excellence in Computational Social Science Research Awards
This blog post is the eighth, and final, post in a follow-on to our 2021 “The future of computational social science is Black” series, about a Summer Institute in Computational Social Science organized by Howard University and Mathematica. It continues to bring the power of computational social science to the issues of systemic racism and inequality in America. This marks the third iteration of the successful SICSS model being hosted by a Historically Black College or University.
SICSS-Howard/Mathematica’s 2023 Annual New Frontiers in Research and Technology Panel focuses on “AI + Automation + Work”
This blog is the seventh, and penultimate post, in a follow-on to our 2021 “The future of computational social science is Black” series, about a Summer Institute in Computational Social Science organized by Howard University and Mathematica. It continues to bring the power of computational social science to the issues of systemic racism and inequality in America. This marks the third iteration of the successful SICSS model being hosted by a Historically Black College or University.
Latanya Sweeney, Harvard Professor and Founder of the Public Interest Technology Lab, Delivers Keynote Address at SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2023
This blog post is the sixth of eight in a follow-on to our 2021 “The future of computational social science is Black” series, about a Summer Institute in Computational Social Science organized by Howard University and Mathematica. It continues to bring the power of computational social science to the issues of systemic racism and inequality in America. This marks the third iteration of the successful SICSS model being hosted by a Historically Black College or University.
Latanya Sweeney, scholar of technology science, Daniel Paul Professor of the Practice of Government and Technology at the Harvard Kennedy School and in the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and director and founder of the Public Interest Tech Lab, delivered the keynote address for SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2023.
Exploring Innovations in Computational Social Science: Highlights from SICSS-H/M's Bite-Sized Lunchtime Talks 2023
This blog post is the fifth of eight in a follow-on to our 2021 “The future of computational social science is Black” series, about a Summer Institute in Computational Social Science organized by Howard University and Mathematica. It continues to bring the power of computational social science to the issues of systemic racism and inequality in America. This marks the third iteration of the successful SICSS model being hosted by a Historically Black College or University.
Insights and Inspirations from Leading Scholars for Future Computational Social Scientists
This blog post is the fourth of eight in a follow-on to our 2021 “The future of computational social science is Black” series, about a Summer Institute in Computational Social Science organized by Howard University and Mathematica. It continues to bring the power of computational social science to the issues of systemic racism and inequality in America. This marks the third iteration of the successful SICSS model being hosted by a Historically Black College or University.
The Beauty in Nurturing Communal and Liberating Forms of Computational Social Science
This blog post is the third of eight in a follow-on to our 2021 “The future of computational social science is Black” series, about a Summer Institute in Computational Social Science organized by Howard University and Mathematica. It continues to bring the power of computational social science to the issues of systemic racism and inequality in America. This marks the third iteration of the successful SICSS model being hosted by a Historically Black College or University.
Rethinking Inclusivity in Computational Social Science
This blog post is the second of eight in a follow-on to our 2021 “The future of computational social science is Black” series, about a Summer Institute in Computational Social Science organized by Howard University and Mathematica. It continues to bring the power of computational social science to the issues of systemic racism and inequality in America. This marks the third iteration of the successful SICSS model being hosted by a Historically Black College or University.
Leveraging Data Science to Address Important Questions
This blog post is the first of eight in a follow-on to our “The future of computational social science is Black” series, about a Summer Institute in Computational Social Science organized by Howard University and Mathematica. It continues to bring the power of computational social science to the issues of systemic racism and inequality in America. This marks the third iteration of the successful SICSS model being hosted by a Historically Black College or University.
SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2022 Participant Talks about Why Black Representation in Data Science Training Matters
Daniel Lobo shares four learnings from his unforgettable experience at SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2022.
UDC Assistant Professor Talks “Drinking from the Fire Hose” during SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2022
UDC Assistant Professor, Andrea Adams, talks about their experience during SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2022.
SICSS-Howard/Mathematica Alumni Receive Inaugural Excellence in Computational Social Science Research Awards
Summer Institute in Computational Social Science site sponsored by Howard University and Mathematica (SICSS-Howard/Mathematica) awards individuals and teams for the inaugural Excellence in Computational Social Science Research Fund as a unique and exclusive benefit offered to alumni of the site.
Finding Personal Restoration through Computational Social Science at Howard University
A SICSS-Howard Mathematica 2021 participant shares how he reconnected with others in a meaningful way and grew personally during his virtual SICSS experience.
Mathematica’s Paul Decker PhD Delivers Closing Plenary Address for SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2021
Paul Decker PhD, president and chief executive officer of Mathematica and nationally recognized expert on policy research, delivered the closing plenary address on Friday, June 25th at SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2021.
Timnit Gebru, PhD, one of Fortune’s Top 25 Leaders in the world, Delivers Keynote Address for SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2021
Timnit Gebru, co-founder of Black in AI, advocate for diversity in the field of technology, and Fortune’s Top 50 Leaders in the World in 2021 delivered the keynote address for SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2021.
Innovative “Bite-Sized Lunchtime Talks” Offer Unique Opportunity for SICSS-Howard/Mathematica Participants To See Data at Work
SICSS-Howard/Mathematica participants had the benefit of novel Bite-Sized Lunchtime Talks during the inaugural SICSS at a Historically Black College or University. The purpose of this SICSS-H/M specific site innovation was to introduce participants to people and organizations doing impactful and complementary work with data.
Innovative “Praxis to Power” pre-institute marks the beginning of the first Summer Institute in Computational Social Science at a Historically Black University
This blog post is the second of nine in a series called “The Future of Computational Social Science is Black” about SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2021, the first Summer Institute in Computational Social Science held at a Historically Black College or University.
The Future of Computational Social Science is Black: Welcome SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2021
This blog post is the first of nine in a series called “The future of computational social science is Black” about SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2021, the first Summer Institute in Computational Social Science held at a Historically Black College or University. As you go through this package of blogs you will experience the journey we took in 2021.
Uncovering new keys to countering anti-Black racism and inequity using computational social science
A new Summer Institute in Computational Social Science organized by Howard University and Mathematica promises to bring the power of computational social science to the issues of systemic racism and inequality in America. This marks the first time the successful SICSS model is being hosted by a Historically Black College or University.