Results for tag: Data Science and Society
Honest Hardship: Ditmer's Award-Winning Short Dystopian Story Set in 2045
Date: | 17 June 2025 |
Author: | Ditmer de Heer |
What might the future look like if autonomous weapons were, or were not, properly regulated? Ditmer de Heer, a second-year student in the Data Science & Society programme, explored this question in a short story that went on to win a Youth Art Contest. His...
Leading the Way with Data Science & Society: Freark's Experience as a Frisian Student
Date: | 21 May 2025 |
Author: | Freark de Lange |
In our BSc Data Science & Society programme, students are pioneers who push boundaries and shape the future! What makes them choose this path? Keep reading to learn about their personal stories and reasons for joining our community!
Leading the Way with Data Science & Society: Anya's Experience as an Exchange Student
Date: | 30 April 2025 |
Author: | Anya Cahyandaru |
In our BSc Data Science & Society programme, students are pioneers who push boundaries and shape the future! What makes them choose this path? Keep reading to learn about their personal stories and reasons for joining our community!
My Minor Experience: A Six-Month Natural Language Processing (NLP) Internship at Wonderflow
Date: | 19 March 2025 |
Author: | Silvia Sanguinazzi |
In their third year, bachelor's students begin the academic year with a minor, which offers them the opportunity to personalise their curriculum and explore areas beyond their regular programme. Whether through internships, courses from other faculties,...
The Transformative Power of the Right Minor: My Geospatial Data Science Experience
Date: | 28 February 2025 |
Author: | Victor Toma |
In their third year, bachelor's students begin the academic year with a minor, which offers them the opportunity to personalise their curriculum and explore areas beyond their regular programme. Whether through internships, courses from other faculties,...
Bargaining, Bending, Breaking Boundaries: CEST-LA-VIZ Conference Highlights
Date: | 07 February 2025 |
Author: | Dario Rodighiero & Imaji Rizal |
If someone asked you to fill the gap in the sentence "Data is...", what would your answer be? What is data, really, and what happens when data meets creativity, activism, and bold new ideas? The CEST-LA-VIZ conference in Utrecht on November 15, 2024, set...
Why Societal Perspectives on Data Science Matters More Than You Think
Date: | 30 January 2025 |
Author: | Leslie Willis |
Data is everywhere. Literally everywhere. Look around you and try to grasp all of it: What could you measure? For example, how does temperature affect your mood? How would you measure that? How many people are on the bus? How many messages have you sent...
Beyond Numbers: Why Data Science Needs Interdisciplinary Thinking
Date: | 27 November 2024 |
Author: | Maya Nolles |
Hi there, I’m Maya! Two years ago, I graduated with a BSc. in Global Responsibility and Leadership from Campus Fryslân, and now, I'm pursuing a Master’s in Earth Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. During my bachelor’s, I developed a strong interest...
Webclasses: An Easy Way to Find Your Programme Fit
Date: | 30 October 2024 |
Author: | Erika Compatangelo |
Ever heard of webclasses? If you're trying to figure out which bachelor's programme is the best fit for you, they could be just what you need. Webclasses provide a sneak peek into your potential studies, making it easier to make informed decisions about...
Research Digest: Understanding Surveillance’s Public Debate
Date: | 18 October 2024 |
Author: | Dario Rodighiero |
In this blog post, we kick off the new Research Digest series, where our faculty academics introduce us to their research topics and the broader societal questions they address. This week, Dr. Dario Rodighiero presents the Weather Map, a method for...