DATA SCIENCE WEEK 2022

Data Science Week (DSW) aims to bring together a community of data scientists, technologists, educators and more to raise awareness around data science, network, and share ideas with like-minded peers.

We're excited to announce that planning is underway for DSW2022, and you can now register your own event below.

Take part in DSW2022 by hosting a data science event or activity and we'll share your contribution with the data science community! Your activity could include a workshop, discussion, training opportunity, networking event - it's entirely up to you!

Current Events

Note all times are listed in Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8)

Launch: The state of Data Science in WA

9 May 2022 | 11.30am - 1.30pm | Register here

Data Science Week (DSW) brings together a community of data scientists, technologists, visualisers, educators and more to raise awareness around data science, increase the uptake of data science training, projects and activity, and discuss trending topics and ideas.

To kick off DSW2022 we are hosting a fantastic launch event where we'll be exploring the state of Data Science in WA and its future impacts on research, industry and education.

Introduction to Machine Learning with Python for Mineral Exploration

9 May 2022 | 9am - 12pm | Register here

Using open-source Python libraries (scikit-learn, pandas, seaborn, matplotlib) to perform exploratory data analysis on different geophysical data types.

We will then use predictive machine learning approaches for finding mineral deposits based on the different geophysical layers. The framework we will build can be expanded to high performance computing or cloud environments, and is versatile enough to be applied to many datasets from different domains with predictive applications.

Data Centre Tour

9 May 2022 | 3pm - 4pm | Register here

Guided tour of DUG's data centre: one of the greenest and most powerful high-performance computing facilities in the world. Learn about DUG's patented DUG Cool immersion cooling technology.

Data Centre Tour

10 May 2022 | 10am - 11am | Register here

Guided tour of DUG's data centre: one of the greenest and most powerful high-performance computing facilities in the world. Learn about DUG's patented DUG Cool immersion cooling technology.

Research Networking Tea - Machine Learning: NOT the answer to everything!

10 May 2022 | 3pm - 4pm | Register here

“Machine Learning: NOT the answer to everything!”

The aim of the event is to foster collaborations and interdisciplinary research in the digital innovation space including data science, high performance computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

The Research Networking Tea gives researchers the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the broad spectrum of possibilities to utilize data science and computation through specific examples of applied data science given by CIC partners.

using data science to make projects more profitable across all levels

10 May 2022 | 12pm - 1pm | Register here

On the commercial side of a business, data science looks all well and good – but how do you make a profit from it? How do you integrate data science into a business as a profit centre not a cost centre, drawing it into projects so that it adds more value, and teams can have better insight?

Unintended consequences in Data Science

10 May 2022 | 5.30pm - 7.30pm | Register here

This interactive session presents the advantages of diversity and inclusion in analytical spaces.

Over 90-minutes, participants are led through activities that draw from concepts in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence (including real-time anomaly detection based on demographic data provided by the participants) to explore the pitfalls of bias and consider what it means to stand out in a room.

Staying sharp in your field

11 May 2022 | 10am - 11am | Register here

Join the Women in High Performance Computing Australasian Chapter (WHPC+ AusNZ) for a community conversation about 'Staying sharp in your field'. We'll discuss professional and personal development resources and approaches to staying engaged, inspired, and maybe even ahead of the curve in your role.

Overall this session is aimed to be very conversational with attendees encouraged to ask questions and share their own experiences, but you are welcome to simply attend and listen in too!

AI Translation and Adoption - ml4au

11 May 2022 | 10.30am - 12.30pm | Register here

The talk will discuss the need for translational research in AI, the challenges encountered, and the way forward.

The Power of Visualisation @ Pawsey

POSTPONED TO 26 May | 11am - 12.30pm | Register here

Join this event to meet Pawsey’s visualisation team, understand the FREE services on offer to ALL Australian researchers, and meet the researchers who are already using Nebula and Topaz to visualise their scientific research and the impact it has had on their data and science.

With the increasing amount of simulation data generated by current large-scale supercomputers, visualisation plays an important role in the analysis of massive data sets.

Users who have large data sets may find it impossible to visualise their data using their laptop or other available computers they have locally, due to large RAM requirements or lack of a powerful dedicated GPU.

Using Data Science to Run and Manage Supply Chains

11 May 2022 | 12pm - 1pm | Register here

Supply Chains are complex, constantly changing, and essential to many industries. They also produce lots of data which is often collected and stored. But how can you use this data to run supply chains, and how will it work with current processes and procedures?

Earth Observation Sundowner 2022

11 May 2022 | 4.30pm - 7pm | Register here

ASDAF in collaboration with Earth Observation Australia (EOA) will be hosting the first Earth Observation sundowner for 2022!

This time, the event will feature Australian businesses who are currently using earth observation data and satellite imagery! There will be a panel discussion followed by networking.

Refreshments will be provided during the event.

Data Science for Marketers: Uncovering insights & Sentiments on Twitter

12 May 2022 | 10am - 11am | Register here

In celebration of Data Science Week 2022 and this year’s theme of ‘Data Science Every Day’, join Forest Grove in a 1-hour showcase of how marketers are using data science tools to extract meaningful consumer insights from social media.

See a real-life example of how KNIME’s low code/no-code data science platform can help inform your marketing strategies. Our data science specialist, Angus Veitch will conduct a text mining analysis on Twitter data to uncover the hottest topics, insights and sentiments on a particular theme.

Perth q2 Data Management Luncheon

12 May 2022 | 11.30am - 1.30pm | Register here

Please join us for the PPDM Association's Perth Q2 Data Management Luncheon on May 12, 2022. This event will be a part of the Data Science Week. This event is eligible for one CPDA Professional Development Unit.

PPDM Association Events are specifically designed to facilitate collaborative idea sharing, discussion, and networking. Learn from your colleagues’ experiences, ask questions, build relationships and make key face-to-face connections. Engage in dynamic sessions and attend an information packed presentation.

Using Data Science to Optimise Ore Delivery and Crusher Performance

12 May 2022 | 12pm - 1pm | Register here

Crushers perform best when they have constant feed of ore flowing into them. But different types of ore take longer to crush than others, and waiting on trucks has consequences.

The same is true for the trucks delivering the ore to the crusher.

So how can you predict when the crusher is going to be ready and make sure that there is a truck waiting to deliver without the queues?

Unlocking the value of data science in Business

12 May 2022 | 3pm - 4.30pm | Register here

The theme of this year’s DSW is Data Science Every Day. All businesses have everyday manual processes that can be optimised.

This session will explore the role of data science in unlocking value through data-driven decision making and utilising data to automate manual processes. ICP works closely with its industry members to derive meaning and develop optimised solutions from complex data sets.

STEM. Teaching data and datasets. Scary. NOT!

12 May 2022 | 2pm | Register here

Join Pawsey, ADSEI & Curtin University for a Masterclass in STEM in this interactive, hands-on session. Be the first to test a new activity on Trees & Satellites - to introduce STEM topics to your class.

"Learn like a student” as we walk you through a sample activity.

Using Data Science to Encourage more sustainable water habits in customers

13 May 2022 | 12pm - 1pm | Register here

Sustainability is on everyone’s mind, and everyone wants it, and in Perth when it comes to water management the situation is critical. So how do you encourage the general population to change their habits, and how do you figure out which areas to target and support in the future such that WA’s way and quality of life in Perth could be protected?

Agriweiss ux workshop

13 May 2022 | 12pm - 2.30pm | Register here

The AGRIWEISS ® UX Workshop is an initiative to enable collaborative sessions with growers to solve problems and enable progress on a using data for sustainable water consumption practices throughout the design timeline.

We are a forward thinking company that is always looking to learn and grow, our workshops enable participants to come together for a concentrated time of idea generation and hands-on activities that allow them to achieve an actionable goal

Discovery in the data: odd radio circles

13 May 2022 | 3pm - 4pm | Register here

On this spooky Friday 13^th event, join us as we peer into the darkness of space to discover ghostly shapes in the radio data. Three key people behind the discovery and investigation of odd radio circles (ORCs) will discuss the process, the data and what keeps them looking for new, unexplained phenomena. There will be a spot of trivia, jokes and a little bit of light-hearted humour for your Friday evening!

Event organised and hosted by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO

Start coding without hesitation

13 May 2022 | 3.30pm | Register here

Programming is becoming more and more popular, with many researchers using programming to perform data cleaning, data manipulation, data analytics, as well as creating publication quality plots. Programming can be really beneficial for automating processes and workflows. In this talk, we are exploring four of the most popular programming languages that are widely used in academia, namely Python, R, MATLAB, and Julia.