Welcome to the fifty second ever issue of Monday Morning Data Science from the Fred Hutch Data Science Laboratory. We are excited to show you what we have been working on (Fresh from the Lab), plus links that we think you would be interested in (Our Weekly Bookmarks Bar). Part of the purpose of this newsletter is to start conversations, so if you have a question or there is something you would like to share with us please let us know by responding directly to this email.
Fresh from the Lab
[Coursera Course: Practical Steps for Building Fair Algorithms] Unlock the power of ethical algorithm design in high-stakes fields like healthcare and criminal justice with our online Coursera course, 'Practical Steps for Building Fair Algorithms.' Learn ten essential principles for creating fair algorithms, gain insights from real-world case studies, and develop the ability to assess algorithms for fairness, all without needing to write a single line of code. This course is designed for students, engineers, data scientists, policy-makers, and anyone interested in shaping a more equitable algorithmic future, offering valuable lessons on understanding bias, designing healthcare algorithms, mastering model training principles, and navigating complex fairness dilemmas.
Our Weekly Bookmarks Bar
[Online Event: Artificial Intelligence for Clinical Transformation and Operational Efficiency] Here leading experts will unveil groundbreaking AI technologies poised to revolutionize clinical practices and enhance operational productivity. Join us to explore how AI is transforming patient care, optimizing healthcare workflows, and setting new standards in medical innovation.
[Data, Interactive-Tools, and AI for Actionable Change in Ending Plastic Pollution] by Ciera Martinez. The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science & Environment at Berkeley has developed a groundbreaking tool to combat the global crisis of plastic pollution, which saw 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic waste by 2015. This innovative tool, created in collaboration with University of Santa Barbara researchers, bridges the gap between research and actionable policy, providing interactive data visualizations for policymakers and UN negotiators to develop effective laws against global plastic pollution. This tool is a significant step towards crafting the Global Plastics Treaty, aimed to be the first legally binding international treaty to comprehensively address plastic pollution.
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