NIH Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity Scientific Workforce Diversity Seminar Series (SWDSS)
“How Do Diverse Perspectives Enhance Data Science Outcomes?”

Background

The first Scientific Workforce Diversity Seminar Series (SWDSS) event of the 2024–2025 season “How Do Diverse Perspectives Enhance Data Science Outcomes?” will take place on Thursday, October 17, from 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. ET. This seminar will focus on strategies to recognize and address bias in data science, including ensuring equitable representation in research spaces and increasing diverse participation. 

 

Event Details

NIH Director Monica Bertagnolli, MD, will deliver opening remarks and Marie A. Bernard, M.D., NIH COSWD, will moderate the 90-minute discussion. Panelistswill describe how diverse representation enhances machine learning and artificial intelligence accuracy, such as in electronic health record data sets.  They will also highlight the benefits of an inclusive environment in the scientific field.

 

We anticipate an engaging and thought-provoking discussion. There will be content of interest to all, particularly those interested in embarking upon data science projects; or who already are immersed in overseeing data science research programs, departments, or initiatives

Speakers

• We are pleased to host three esteemed leaders across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to discuss how diverse representation in data science enhances machine learning and artificial intelligence accuracy, such as in electronic health record data sets.  
   

• Speakers from the NIH National Cancer Institute, Office of Data Science Strategy, and National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering will also emphasize the advantages of fostering an inclusive environment in the scientific community.
   

• Jennifer Couch, Ph.D., Chief, Division of Cancer Biology, Biophysics, Bioengineering, and Computational Sciences Branch, National Cancer Institute (NCI), NIH
   

• Samson Gebreab, Ph.D., MSc., Program Lead, AIM-AHEAD, Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS), NIH
   

•  Manu O. Platt, Ph.D., Director, Center for Biomedical Engineering Technology Acceleration and Associate Director, Scientific Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), NIH

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Seminar registration is now open

This seminar will include closed captioning. Attendees can request sign language services and other reasonable accommodations by filling out the registration form. Please share this announcement through your networks, including listservs, social media, and other communication channels. Sample promotional materials are attached for your convenience.

 

Contact information: Julius Patterson, COSWD Communications Lead, julius.patterson@nih.gov 

 

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