WHO WE ARE
The West Big Data Innovation Hub, one of four regional hubs funded by the National Science Foundation, includes contributors and data enthusiasts from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and a global network of partners.
HOW TO JOIN US
The West Hub is your Hub. Whether it is participating in a data challenge or carpentry workshop or working towards a more resilient water future—and everything in between—we invite you to join our diverse and growing team of stakeholders that envisions a community empowered to contribute to a thriving West.
PRIORITIES
Raise awareness of regional opportunities, inspiring new contributions and commitments
Catalyze team formation across academia, industry, nonprofits, and government
Develop and enable translational data science pilot projects in our thematic areas
Support data science education, training, and workforce development
FEATURED WORK
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World Water Week Session: Data-Driven Water Systems Solutions for Communities
The West Hub hosted the virtual Data-Driven Water Systems Solutions for Communities session at World Water Week on August 21. The event explored the intersections of AI-centric data, analysis, and water research and management as it relates to community-driven actions for equitable water solutions. View the recording here.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
The West Hub has an array of affiliates throughout the western states. Click on each state for a glimpse of "big data" spotlights.
West Hub Partner CSU LA Announces New Smart Cities Certificate By Kimberly Mann Bruch, SDSC Communications
The term “Smart City” describes using electronic methods to collect specific data to increase operational efficiency to solve city problems. The California State University in Los Angeles (Cal State LA) has recently announced a new professional education program focused on hands-on skills for people interested in working together on Smart Cities. Specifically, the certificate focuses on growing a workforce that can effectively assist with Los Angeles’ rising problems related to housing, education, employment, transportation, accessibility, social services, crime, aging population, immigration and climate change.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The Brain Imaging Data Structure (BIDS)
The Brain Imaging Data Structure (BIDS) team will meet at the University of Washington eScience Institute Data Science Studio April 10-11 to discuss project development and coordination. Participants will work in small groups on topics including advancing key BEPs and common priorities. Details are found at https://bids-standard.github.io/202404-seattle-maintainer-meeting/. Contact Ariel Rokem at arokem@uw.edu for more information.
CONTACT US
What can the West Hub do for you?
Please e-mail us with your inquiries at
info@westbigdatahub.org
