SIAM Conference on Mathematics of Data Science (MDS24)

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2024-07-05

(Press-News.org) At the upcoming SIAM Conference on Mathematics of Data Science (MDS24), a diverse mix of professionals from universities, industry, government, and research labs are set to join. The conference will showcase cutting-edge research that advances mathematical, statistical, and computational methods in the context of what we do with data and how to do it better. Presentations will range from foundational theory of data science to diverse applications. A particular focus this year is on the interaction of data science with the broader society in terms of privacy, interpretability, explainability, ethics, and policies. We hope you will consider participating in MDS24 to learn, share, and discuss the latest in data science!

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