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| Impact of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence on Society: Strategies and Policies 數據科學與人工智能對社會的衝擊: 對策與政策 | |
| Time: | 5:30 – 6:30PM |
| Speaker: | Professor Wilson Wong, Programme Director of BSSc Programme in Data Science and Policy Studies |
| Venue: | LT2, Yasumoto International Academic Park (YIA), CUHK |
| Mini-Lecture | |
| Topic: | Data Science and Policy Making in the HKSAR Government: A Sharing Session by Professor Annie Tam
數據科學與香港特區政府的政策制定: 譚贛蘭教授分享會 |
| Time: | 10:30am – 11:30am |
| Speaker: | Professor Annie Tam, Former Permanent Secretary of Labour and Welfare Bureau, HKSAR Government |
| Moderator: | Professor Wilson Wong, Programme Director of BSSc Programme in Data Science and Policy Studies |
| Venue: | Room 520, 5/F, Chen Kou Bun Building, Chung Chi College |
| Workshop | |
| Topic: | Hands On Data Science 落手搞數據 |
| Time: | 12:00nn – 1:00pm |
| Speaker: | Dr. Vinci Chow, Senior Lecturer of Department of Economics |
| Venue: | Room 520, 5/F, Chen Kou Bun Building, Chung Chi College |
| Workshop and Programme Information Session | |
| Time: | Session 1: 10:30am – 12:00nn Session 2: 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
| Venue: | Digital Scholarship Lab, Main Library |
Students attended our workshops and information sessions during the CUHK Programme Exploration Day on 15 May 2019. Other than getting an update on the Programme information and advice on admission interview, students got hands-on experience in searching for raw data, refining raw data for further analysis and assessing data openness of different developed countries.
| Time: | 10:30am – 5:00pm |
| Venue: | Room 520, 5/F, Chen Kou Bun Building (陳國本樓) |
| Registration: | https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/mycuform/view.php?id=220220 |
Description:
- Ice-breaking activities (including a team lunch) will be held for new students to know each other and the DSPS teaching team more;
- Tips and advice on study plan, course registration and campus life;
- An information session on academic research and learning resources
Fee: $50 per person to cover part of the lunch cost (please pay in cash on 9 August during Academic Counselling Session or on 19 August)
Registration: Please complete this online form: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/mycuform/view.php?id=220220 on or before 12 August (Monday)
Enquiry: dsps@cuhk.edu.hk
United College General Education Programme
GEUC2102E – Public Affairs: Reflection and Participation
Course Description:
This course aims to groom students to become a policy leader and a change agent in society through understanding the power of innovation and technology.
Apart from classroom teaching and discussion, there will be institutional visits and guest speakers. Students will therefore have opportunities to experience their own “seeing is believing” and directly exchange ideas with leaders and entrepreneurs.
Course Instructor:
Professor Annie Tam – Honorary Professor, Faculty of Social Science, CUHK; Chairperson of New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
Class Time:
5 and 12 Feb and 15 Apr 2020, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Venue:
Room 202, Cheng Yu Tung Building
| RTHK Interview – 上網問功課 同行抗疫 EP#23 | |
| Topic: | Please click this link to view: https://youtu.be/7dQjbsTwXWQ
In the Episode, Prof. Wilson Wong, the Programme Director of Data Science and Policy Studies (DSPS), talked about how data science can be applied to policy studies and how students are trained to master the knowledge and skills in data science and policy studies. Two Year 1 DSPS students shared their learning experience, career plans and advice to DSE students who would like to study DSPS. |
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Date: 29 May 2020 (Friday)
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Description: DSPS Online Admission Talk and a Mini-Lecture on maximizing COVID-19 data to develop disease prevention and control measures (in Cantonese)
Speaker: Prof. May Chu, Head of Admissions of BSSc Data Science and Policy Studies
Registration: The talk will be conducted via ZOOM. Please register in advance for this activity via this link by 25 May 2020 (Mon).
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/mycuform/view.php?id=515375
Date: 19 June 2020 (Friday)
Time: 4:00pm – 4:45pm
Speaker: Prof. Wilson Wong, Programme Director of BSSc Programme in Data Science and Policy Studies
Description: In the era of Big Data and AI, the capability of government in tracking and controlling pandemic has been significantly strengthened. This online talk identifies the data strategies for formulating effective policies to fight pandemic by comparing the successful and not successful countries and regions in this COVID-19 outbreak. It does not only introduce the most advanced data technologies but also emphasizes the importance of the fundamental concepts of data science to policy studies. The talk uses plain language and lively examples. All audience, including those without a technical background, are welcome.
Video Link: https://youtu.be/NlwNu-eYGiU
Online Zoom Talk: Preparing for Your Studies and Career in Data Science and Policy Studies: An Interactive Consultation Session
Date: 11 July 2020 (Sat)
Time: 11:00am – 11:45am
Speaker: Prof. Wilson Wong, Programme Director of BSSc Programme in Data Science and Policy Studies
Language: Cantonese
Target Audience: JUPAS Applicants and F.4 & F.5 Students
Powerpoint: Click Here
Interview by Ming Pao
Prof. Wilson Wong, Programme Director of BSSc Programme in Data Science and Policy Studies, shared information about Programme curriculum and experiential learning activities in an interview with Ming Pao.
Please click 大數據應用全球趨勢所在 中大數據科學與政策研究育專才 for details.