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Statistics and Data Science Seminar: "Urban/Community Analytics and the Value of University/City Partnerships"

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Cupples I, 199

Abstract: In today’s data driven world, statisticians and data scientists are in high demand. A key area where our talents and skills contribute is a better understanding of cities and communities. Through strong university and local government partnerships, advanced analytics provide needed knowledge to guide community actions, city processes, and regional policies. In this talk I will provide key examples of such partnerships, highlighting the way in which local governments in the Houston area capitalize on universities in the region and the dual enrichment to the university environment. I will examine contributions toward improved flood management, understanding the extent of benzene exposure in the community, and Rice’s extensive collaboration with Houston Health Department around covid including the establishment of the wastewater epidemiology system for the City. Each case study will highlight the improved actions and policy implications resulting from the university and local government collaboration. I will also highlight some of the efforts by American Statistical Association to promote community analytics and linking to community workforce development.

Hosts: Likai Chen and Debashis Mondal

Event Type

Lectures & Presentations

Schools

Arts & Sciences

Topic

Science & Technology

Website

https://artsci.wustl.edu/events/stati...

Event Contact

math@wustl.edu

Speaker Information
Katherine B. Ensor, Noah G. Harding Professor of Statistics at Rice University and President of the American Statistical Association
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