KDSC Workshops

The Kansas Data Science Consortium (KDSC) was tasked by the National Science Foundation to create data-science based workforce development opportunities. The KDSC is proud to offer a series of workshops to students and professionals that are career relevant and cutting edge.

SUMMER 2024

To kick-off the fall semester, the KDSC is hosting two workshops and co-hosting a third workshop with the KU Economics Department. Prepare for coursework with a refresher on statistics or mathematics or learn new, advanced techniques to incorporate into your studies. These workshops are appropriate for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and members of the public who have some experience with the topic. All workshops are free to attend, registration is required.

Workshop Topics

  • Machine Learning for Causal Inference

    August 2-4. Topics include "double robust" machine learning methods and causal inference models. Taught online and in-person, through hands on coding examples. Ideal for upper level graduate students, researchers, and professionals looking to harness a new technique.

  • Social Science Summer Stats (S4) Bootcamp

    August 23. Topics include a gentle introduction to programming in R and a refresher on probability theory, research design, and measurement. Ideal for incoming graduate students preparing for their first statistical methods course.

  • Math for Economics Bootcamp

    August 12-23 Designed to refresh mathematical skills and introduce key concepts. Recommended for incoming PhD and MA students, open to returning students who want additional review.

Contact

Questions about workshop content can be directed to williamduncan@ku.edu

Questions about registration issues can be directed to e.howard@ku.edu