Our world is creating massive amounts of data through cellphones, sensors, videos, automation, and simulation. These data have enormous potential to transform our lives and help in solving our greatest societal challenges. The Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) will create innovative advances in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-world applications. We will develop and grow convergent research teams focused on solutions for local to global challenges implementing foundational data science and data-enabled research.
At DISC, we strive to facilitate and empower collaboration between research teams and partners. We encourage you to explore and get involved with one of our many innovative Communities of Practice. You can also add your name to our Membership Directory to lend your expertise to other researchers if needed and be included in exclusive member-only workshops and events.
$17,500.00
Awarded
3
Research Teams
6
OU Researchers
27
Proposals Submitted
$54,318,707
Submitted Proposal Funding
6
Proposals Awarded
$1,568,896
Awarded
368
DISC Members
177 Faculty | 142 Students | 19 Staff | 26 Postdocs
540
DISC Affiliates
273 Faculty | 169 Students | 30 Staff | 24 Postdocs
12
Communities of Practice
Bioinformatics
Brain & Behavior
Community Engagement
Digital Humanities
Environmental Systems Science
Machine Learning & Big Data in the Social Sciences
Neuroscience
Opioid Research
Supply Chain
3D Workflow
Business & Economics
Hydrology
4
Total Workshops Co-Hosted
124
Cumulative Workshop Attendance
On August 21, 2024, the Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) hosted a symposium titled "Closing the Gap: Strategies for Effective Methane Emissions Reduction," bringing together leading experts in the field to address the critical challenge of methane emissions in the context of climate change. The event featured insightful presentations and discussions on the latest advancements in methane detection, monitoring, and reduction strategies.
