In the fall semester 2022 the Mannheim Center for Data Science (MCDS), an institute of the University of Mannheim founded in 2020, and the European University ENGAGE.EU jointly offered an online lecture series on the topic of the application of Data Science in various fields. Renowned scientists and scholars from ENGAGE.EU partner universities Mannheim, LUISS Guido Carli University (Rome) and Toulouse Capitole gave insights into their data-based research. The speakers represented various disciplines, including business administration, computer science, political science, business education, media and communication studies, sociology, psychology and linguistics. Thus, the lecture series represented the relevance of data science in its entire breadth for science and society. The thirteen lectures took place every Thursday at noon on Zoom.
For the continuation of the lecture series in the fall semester 2023, MCDS invites all researchers at our ENGAGE.EU-partner universities to participate as lecturers in this ENGAGE.EU Signature Course. We offer four slots for colleagues from the ENGAGE.EU-network. Applicants should hold at least a post-doctoral position and be prepared to give one presentation of approximately one hour in English about their research. After or during the presentation, students should be given the opportunity to ask questions and for discussion.
The course is intended for students at the master's and doctoral levels in all disciplines with an interest and prior knowledge in Data Science.
The examination will take the form of an essay at the end of the semester. Prof. Dr. Heiner Stuckenschmidt (University of Mannheim) will act as examiner, he will correct and evaluate the essays. However, the lecturers should provide the students with reading recommendations as well as their presentation slides. Students who pass the exam will receive 6 ECTS for the course.
Our colleagues would like to invite up to 4 lecturers from ENGAGE.EU partner institutions to deliver one session each and give insights into the broader topic of ‘Data Science in Action’. It would be great if you could share the call for participation (attached) with lecturers of your institution who might be interested in contributing. Those interested can apply by March 31. My colleague Lea Oberländer (Center Manager, MCDS) will receive the applications and will process the selection together with Prof Heiner Stuckenschmidt (Chair of Artificial Intelligence at UMA).
Should you have any questions, please let me know. Many thanks for your support in this!