By Michael Sweeney Materials science and data science are converging fast, democratizing materials research, minimizing human bias, and the University of Illinois is reacting accordingly. Professors Pinshane Huang and Dallas Trinkle walk us through how the combination of the sciences is revolutionizing the industry and how students can get in on the action. Materials science […]
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Making Campus Data Work: A Conversation with Maryalice Wu
By Francie Fink As Director of Data Analytics at the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) at the University of Illinois, Dr. Maryalice Wu brings years of experience in survey design, student success research, and statistical consulting. In this conversation, she discusses how she got started, what data analytics means in an academic […]
How Data Science Shapes Student Learning Outcomes Assessment
By Francie Fink Dr. Linell Edwards, Assistant Director for Assessment and Evaluation in the Office of the Provost at Illinois, plays a key role in advancing initiatives aimed at improving the assessment of student learning outcomes. I met with Linell to explore how his work intersects with data collection and analysis. Our conversation underscored the data-driven […]
Using Data Science to Improve Educational Outcomes at CITL
By Francie Fink Dr. Manny Rodriguez Rivera brings a data-informed lens to inclusive teaching, course design, and instructional development. With a background that spans chemistry, educational research, and faculty support, Rodriguez Rivera plays a key role at Illinois in helping instructors close achievement gaps in courses of all sizes. His work integrates data science practices, from […]
Identifying Gaps in Early Childhood Education: IECAM’s Data-Driven Insights
By Francie Fink The Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM) provides comprehensive data on early childhood care and education across Illinois, helping policymakers, school administrators, researchers, and more to make informed decisions. At the heart of IECAM is its interactive database, which allows users to explore early childhood metrics at the state, county, and even community […]