4th Data Science Student Conference (DISC) 2024
The 4th Data Science Student Conference (DISC) was held on November 15, 2024 by the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering. This two-day conference aims to bring together undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs working or interested in data and computational science broadly at MSU and students from other US universities. Computational research across many disciplines will be covered including machine learning, bioinformatics, medical imaging, image processing/analysis, astrophysics, plant sciences, inverse problems, computational physics, scientific computing, topological data analysis, geosciences, neuroscience, etc.
The theme for DISC 2024 Debate was be "AI in Education," with panelists approaching the topic from different backgrounds and research contexts, enriching the conversation and broadening its impact. The discussion will explore areas of consensus and divergence on AI's future in education, covering a wide range of topics. These include the potential disruption of traditional teaching methods by large language models, the rapid pace of AI development outpacing educational research, and how institutions can adapt. Additionally, the conversation addressed issues such as equity and bias in AI systems, the evolving role of educators in AI-enhanced classrooms, challenges to academic integrity with AI-assisted tools, and the growing need for AI literacy.
To learn more about the Conference, visit their official website.
