Signature Research Themes workshop

Date/Time:	Friday, 11 Oct 2013 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location:	Scheman Building
Cost:	Free
URL:	http://www.las.iastate.edu/las-signature...ny-fields/
Phone:	515-294-2412
Channel:	College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Categories:	Conferences
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"Exploring Data-Rich Environments." Examine new avenues for data-driven research in the sciences, humanities and business by leveraging strengths in the mathematical sciences. Register by emailing Kristin Doerder (kjandrsn (at) iastate (dot) edu) by noon, Oct. 4. The two keynote lectures are open to everyone, and no registration is required. Registration is required for the remainder of the workshop and dinner.

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The conference is designed for ISU faculty and research staff interested in cross-disciplinary research opportunities.

Workshop Schedule

1-1:15 p.m., Benton Auditorium
Welcome, Dean Beate Schmittmann, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

1:15-2:15 p.m., Benton Auditorium
Opening keynote: "Data Driven Criticism: A (Literary) Lab Report," Matthew Jockers, Department of English, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

2:15-2:30 p.m., Benton Auditorium
Update on ISU resources for big-data research

2:30-3 p.m., 1st floor lobby
Refreshments

3-4 p.m., 004 Scheman
Panel Discussion

4-5 p.m., 004 Scheman
Breakout sessions

5-5:45 p.m., 1st floor lobby
Social hour: Cash bar, light hors d'oeuvres

5:45-7 p.m., 190 Stagedoor
Buffet dinner

7-8 p.m., 190 Stagedoor
Closing keynote: "Challenges in Big Data: Theory and Applications," Kris de Brabanter, Computer Science and Statistics, Iowa State University