This showcase event aims to:

• Introduce QUT Centre for Data Science and the positive impact potential of harnessing data science for social good

• Introduce the Centre's "Data Science for Social Good" pro-bono program for nonprofits and social enterprises, which aims to:

1. help for purpose organisations benefit from the use of data science (e.g., to improve capabilities, performance, decision-making and/or impact)
2. provides access to a QUT data science team of students/researchers to work with the non-profit on a short project, to deliver useful insights/outputs (such as a report, recommendations, code, or algorithm) to help the organisation with a specific challenge/opportunity, harnessing their organisation's (and possibly other) data
3. provides beneficial and impactful learning experiences in the for purpose space for data science research students (e.g., from areas of data science including maths, statistics, computer science, & specific domains)

• Introduce two (2) for organisations who have just completed projects under the program, and can share their experiences, including how their for purpose organisation has benefited, and answer audience questions in a live Q&A panel discussion

• Announce the launch of the next intake of partners to the program who want benefit from pro bono data science projects, including

1. An opportunity for up to four (4) new projects to start early 2022
2. What's involved in participating for those interested in joining
3. Answer any questions about the program and next round

• Provide an opportunity for all to enjoy discussions and networking (over drinks if attending in person)

• Build beneficial relationships between data science students, researchers, and people working in the for purpose space, to amplify the positive impact we hope to see in the world

Who should attend

All are welcome to attend, including:

• Nonprofits
• Social enterprises
• For purpose organisations
• Social innovators and social entrepreneurs
• Government organisations
• Philanthropists
• Social impact investors
• Data science professionals
• Researchers/students
• Those considering the opportunity to join the program for a short pro-bono data science project
• Those interested in knowledge-sharing, collaborations and having a positive impact

Schedule

The schedule of the event is as follows:

2:00 pm- Welcome to QUT

2:05 pm- Welcome to QUT Centre for Data Science

2:10 pm- Introduction to Data Science for Social Good

2:15 pm- Introduction to non profit partners and problems

2:20 pm- Presentation by social good teams on their works

2:35 pm - Reflection from partners

2:45 pm - Panel Discussion

3:10 pm - Question & Answers

3:20 pm- Networking with food and drinks

For more information on the Data Science for Social Good initiative of the QUT Centre for Data Science, please visit: https://research.qut.edu.au/qutcds/dssg/

For more detail of the event and panel, please see: https://research.qut.edu.au/qutcds/data-science-for-social-good-showcase/

About QUT Centre for Data Science

Our vision is to be a national and global leader in the development of frontier methods for the use of data to benefit our world.

We provide a one-stop-shop to:

• build Australia’s data science network and research profile
• bridge the gap between deep research and applications
• create a trusted source for advice on data science issues
• bring together a critical mass of data science researchers to develop start-of-the-art solutions
• create partnerships through an Australian data science network
• provide research and professional training opportunities for undergraduate students through to mid-career researchers and senior professionals
• leverage investment in data science (e.g. strategic appointments, Australian Research Council Centres of Excellence and in eResearch)