NJBDA - New Jersey Big Data Alliance

Belief transport: The mathematical theory of learning agents
2024-11-08 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Princeton University Press, 41 William St, Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Abstract: Learning agents, which include humans and (ideally) AI agents, take action in the world and learn from the outcomes. I will present our recent efforts toward an integrated theory of learning agents that span learning, planning, and social reasoning. The talk will focus on cooperative communication as an extended case study, and suggest directions, implications, and limitations of the proposed approach.

Bio: Dr. Patrick Shafto is Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Rutgers University – Newark and Program Manager at DARPA’s I2O office. He spent the previous two years as Member of the School of Mathematics at the Institute for Advanced Study. Research in his lab focuses on mathematical foundations of learning in humans and machines. He has received honors and awards including an NSF CAREER award, chair in Data Science, and outstanding reviewer awards at NeurIPS and ICML. His research has been supported by NSF (EHR, CISE, SBE), DARPA, DoD, NIH, and the intelligence community and is a fellow of the Cognitive Science Society.

Light breakfast will be served.

Language model-guided anticipation and discovery of unknown metabolites
2024-11-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Bendheim House, Princeton University, 26 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Speaker: Michael Skinnider, Princeton University

Lunch is available beginning at 12 PM

Speaker to begin promptly at 12:30 PM

Abstract: Despite decades of study, large parts of the human metabolome remain unexplored. Mass spectrometry-based metabolomics routinely detects thousands of unidentified small molecules within human tissues and biofluids, but structure elucidation of novel metabolites remains a low-throughput endeavour. Here, we present an approach that leverages chemical language models to discover previously uncharacterized metabolites. We introduce DeepMet, a language model that learns the latent biosynthetic logic embedded within the chemical structures of known metabolites and exploits this understanding to anticipate the existence of as-of-yet undiscovered metabolites. Prospective synthesis of metabolites predicted to exist by DeepMet directs their targeted discovery. Integrating DeepMet with tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) data enables automated metabolite discovery within complex tissues. We demonstrate the potential for language models to accelerate the mapping of the metabolome by harnessinging DeepMet to discover several dozen mammalian metabolites.

CCM Data Science Night: Data Under the Stars
2024-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | County College of Morris, 675 New Jersey 10, Randolph, New Jersey, 07869
Join CCM Data Science Faculty, Students, and their Industry and Educational Partners to learn about the dynamic and rewarding field of data science and participate in hands-on, short interactive workshops in data visualization, natural language processing and more.

Check-in at Cohen Cafe

Parking available in Lot 7 on the CCM campus.

Supported by: NSF ATE Grant Award Abstract # 2400709 The Establishment of a Data Science Institute at a Two-Year Community College

The Impact of AI on Education
2024-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presented by Lukman Ramsey, Ph.D.Head of AI Solutions, Public Sector and EducationGoogle

This presentation will explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the educational sector. Drawing on Dr. Ramsey’s extensive experience, he will outline the key challenges currently being addressed by AI technologies and will delve into specific applications, particularly in AI-driven tutoring and personalized learning experiences. The discussion will highlight innovative solutions developed by Google, demonstrating recent advancements and envisioning the future trajectory of AI in education.

Please join us for this informative session and feel free to share the event information with your networks.

Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information.

NJ FAST Powered by Plug and Play Expo
2024-12-09 14:00 - 18:00 | Prudential HQ, 751 Broad St, Floor 7, Newark, New Jersey, 07102, United States
Join us at the NJ FAST (Fintech Accelerator at Stevens Institute of Technology) Plug and Play Expo to celebrate the graduation of our NJ Fast Cohort 1! This AI in Financial Services showcase will feature 14 startup presentations from NJ FAST’s first accelerator cohort, as well as expert speakers at the intersection of financial services and artificial intelligence. Experience dynamic panels featuring our partners—Prudential, Stevens Institute of Technology, and the NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)—and seize the chance to connect with them afterward. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor our graduates and discover the future of innovation!

1:00 – 2:00 PM Registration

2:00 – 2:15 PM NJ FAST Opening Remarks

2:15 – 2:30 PM SIC featuring Kathleen Coviello from NJEDA

2:20 – 3:00 PM Fireside Chat (TBD)

3:00 – 3:45 PM Startup Pitches [x7]

Balcony Technology

Mobysign

InterGen Data

Muse Tax

Multimodal

bckers

Hydronos Labs

3:45 – 4:00 PM -BREAK-

4:00 – 4:15 PM Stevens AI Center

4:15 – 4:45 PM AI Panel Discussion Featuring:

David Hannibal, Chief Product Officer, Squirro

Joydip Mukherji, VP of Enterprise Sales, Insurtech, Turing

Representative from Prudential

4:45 – 5:15 PM Startup Pitches [x7]

LexFund

DIRO

SPIN Analytics

Accern

Synthera.ai

Physis Investment

CurraPay

5:15 – 5:30 PM Closing Remarks

5:30 – 6:00 PM Networking Reception

Emerging Al Ascendancy and Shifts in Health Informatics Careers
2024-12-12 18:30 - 19:45 | Zoom
Rutgers Informatics Forum on Healthcare & Artificial Intelligence

This panel, with eminent experts from industry and academia, will address the impact of artificial intelligence (Al) on healthcare and health informatics careers. These experts will present their views on topics of growing importance of Al in healthcare. They will also provide insights into the advanced data science, analytics and Al education and preparation needed for health informatics jobs and careers.

Expert Guest Speakers:

David Artz, MD, MBAKeynote PresenterHealth Administration Fellow, Bloustein School, Rutgers University; Weill Cornell Medicine, and Atlantic Health System

Cory Yemen, PhD ’23Director, Data Science & Infrastructure, Growth Market Insights, Labcorp

Soumitra Bhuyan, PhD, MPHExecutive Director, Health Administration Program and Associate Professor, Bloustein School, Rutgers University

Jim Samuel, PhDExecutive Director, Master of Public Informatics and Associate Professor of Practice, Bloustein School, Rutgers University

Hosted by the Public Informatics Student Group and the Master of Public Informatics (MPI) program at Rutgers University

Rutgers MBS - NJBDA - NJ Pathways Spring 2025 Externship Application Deadline
2024-12-22 23:59 | New Jersey

Empowering Secure Data-Driven Research: A Workshop on Science DMZ, Globus, and InCommon Federation
2025-01-08 12:30 - 16:00 | Princeton University – Jadwin Hall Room A7, Washington Road, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, United States
This informative workshop offers a comprehensive overview of Science DMZ, Globus, and the InCommon Federation, focusing on how these technologies can support secure and efficient data-driven research collaborations. Participants will gain insights into how Science DMZ environments optimize network configurations for data-intensive research, explore Globus as a powerful tool for reliable data management and automation, and understand the role of InCommon Federation in simplifying identity management and resource sharing across institutions. This session provides foundational knowledge to help attendees enhance data accessibility, security, and collaborative capabilities within their research infrastructures.

Join us for this session designed to empower researchers, research computing and information technology (IT) professionals with essential insights for creating secure, high-performance data transfer frameworks that enhance collaborative research capabilities.

There is no fee to attend this workshop. Light refreshments will be served for attendees.

Speakers:

Rachana AnanthakrishnanExecutive Director, Globus, University of Chicago

Romy BoltonDirector of Project Management, Internet2

Jean Chorazyczewski Director – InCommon Academy, Internet2

Jason ZurawskiScience Engagement Engineer, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet), Scientific Networking Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

EdgeCon Winter 2025
2025-01-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Vendor/Sponsorship Opportunities at EdgeCon

Exhibitor Sponsorship and Branding/Conference Meal sponsorships are available. Vendors may also attend the conference without sponsoring, but at a higher ticket price of $250.

Contact Adam Scarzafava, Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications, for additional details via adam.scarzafava@njedge.net.

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Call for Proposals

Submit your presentation topic for the upcoming EdgeCon Winter 2025 conference! This year’s conference will consider the growing impact of technology across the institution and throughout the student lifecycle. This year’s event will focus on ways that technologies like data analytics, AI, and more can come together with strategy and process to transform the way our institutions operate, enhance the educational experience, and bring greater long-term resiliency to the institution as a whole.

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AI Tools for Agriculture
2025-03-07 08:45 - 13:30 | Atlantic Cape Community College, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, New Jersey, 08330, United States
Inviting farmers, researchers, and agriculture stakeholders to AI Tools for Agriculture, Farm to Roundtable Conference

In support of New Jersey’s commitment to become a national leader in AI and establish an AI Hub, the New Jersey Big Data Alliance, Rutgers University, and Rowan University are proud to host the first of a series of roundtable conferences devoted to bringing New Jersey farmers, researchers, and agriculture stakeholders together to learn about emerging trends in AI for agriculture. In addition to talks, there will be opportunities to network and explore ways to collaborate on advancing the field and using AI to solve the most important agricultural challenges facing New Jersey farmers.

Conference Program

Keynote speaker

Lightning talks

Breakout session

Networking opportunities

Conference Goals

Connect stakeholders to map pain points in NJ agriculture

Create AI-Ag network to foster long-term collaborations

Create AI-Ag working groups to spearhead new initiatives

Create AI-Ag consortium to pool resources and drive support

Registration is now closed.

For questions, please contact Hieu Nguyen at nguyen@rowan.edu.

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Research Collaboration Forum
2025-03-14 09:30 - 14:00 | Rider University – NJM Room, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648, United States
AI Synergy Transforming Education, Workforce, and Industry-Academic Collaborations

Keynote speaker: Udayan Bose, founder and CEO, NetElixir

Join us for this unique opportunity to connect to the Big Data & AI Research Community!

Big Data and AI Research Collaborations

Communities and Resources for Advancing Collaborations

Funding Opportunities

Network with NJ Big Data & AI Research Community

Big Data and AI Research Collaborations

Lunch will be provided.

Venue: Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center, NJM Community Room (Room 245)

Agenda

09:30 AMRegistration & Light Refreshments10:00 AMWelcome and Opening Remarks (NJBDA and Rider University – host institution)Forough Ghahramani, Ed.D.; Vice President, NJBDA Research Committee; Vice President, Research & Innovation, NJ Edge Emre Yetgin, Ph.D.; Associate Professor and Director of Center for Business Analytics, Rider University10:05 AMNJBDA UpdatesThe New Jersey Big Data Alliance (NJBDA) Annual Symposium The Journal of Big Data and AIHieu Nguyen, Professor, Mathematics, Rowan University 10:15 AMKeynote: “Rethinking Digital Marketing: The Unstoppable Power of Generative AI and How e-Commerce Marketers Can Seize the Future”
Udayan Bose, Founder and CEO, NetElixir11:00 AMResearch Presentations 11:15-11:45 “AI in Academia: Transforming Teaching, Research, and Services” Morteza Mashayekhi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Rider University11:45– 12:15 “Diamond: Democratizing Large Foundation Model Training for Science”Zhao Zhang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Electricaland Computer Engineering, Rutgers University12:15-12:45 “Resources and Communities for Advancing Research Collaborations”Judith Sheft, Executive Director, CSITForough Ghahramani, Ed.D., Vice President, Research & Innovation, Edge12:45 – 1:15 “Demystifying Grants: A Roadmap for AI Researchers”Vidya Ganapathy, Ph.D., Director of Sponsored Programs and Research, Rider University1:15 PMLunch and Informal Networking2:00 PMWorkshop Adjourns and Informal Networking

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Contact Forough Ghahramani at research@njedge.net.

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Rethinking Digital Marketing: How Gen AI is Redefining the Future of Search
2025-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
The rapid evolution of Generative AI is transforming the digital marketing landscape, with search at the forefront of this revolution. Join us to explore how Gen AI is reshaping search advertising, enabling unparalleled personalization, and unlocking new opportunities for marketers to connect with audiences. Register now to secure your spot!

Speaker: Udayan Bose, Founder and CEO, NetElixir

NJ-GMIS Technology Education Conference 2025
2025-04-09 07:30 - 17:00 | Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey, 08873, United States
From NJ-GMIS:

Join us for the 14th annual NJ-GMIS Technology Education Conference to be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the Palace at Somerset Park. We look forward to providing an enjoyable day of quality technology education, networking, private sector solutions and good company!

WHAT: The 14th Annual NJ-GMIS Technology Education ConferenceWHEN: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7:30 am – 5:00 pmWHERE: The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873WHO: Public Sector Technology Professionals, Municipal Leadership, School Boards, Elected Officials, Registered Corporate Partners

Keynote Speaker – Chris Michael – Mentalist & Magician!

Chris Michael is a celebrity entertainer who alters the reality of people who transform the world. Chris has performed for three different royal families, consulted for national TV Shows including America’s Got Talent, and is the go-to entertainer for celebrities like L.L. Cool J. With more than 15 million views online it’s no wonder everyone why Chris performs to sold out crowds every time.

Chris’s show enables audiences to realize the power of the “One Moment” that can change their lives. In his show, Chris reveals the story of the “One Movement” that radically changed his own life, and he guides audiences through a heartfelt magic experience full of laughter, amazement, and emotional moments so that they can discover their own “One Moment”.

EdgeCon Spring 2025
2025-04-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Seton Hall University, 400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, New Jersey, 07079, United States
More information coming soon.

RAISE 2025: Our Future With AI: Utopian or Dystopian? Public Informatics AI Competition
2025-04-11 08:30 - 12:30 | Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum, CSB, 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
Step into the future of innovation! RAISE-25 will challenge you to unravel the scope of AI’s impact on our lives and human society. RAISE-25, a novel Informatics – Advanced Data Science – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Competition, provides an opportunity to unleash your problem-solving prowess to tackle one of the most defining questions of our time: What will our AI-powered future look like? RAISE-25 invites all young geniuses to explore this time-sensitive and critical theme: Will AI shape our future into a utopian or dystopian reality?

Graduate and undergraduate students – Dive into real-world data and explore how AI is transforming education, reshaping careers, and redefining society as we know it. Whether you’re eager to showcase your skills or spark bold insights, this is your chance to lead the conversation on humanity’s AI-powered future. With total prizes of up to $17,000 to be WON, this is your chance to showcase your informatics, advanced data science, analytics, and AI-driven problem-solving brilliance!

Final in-person round will be held at the Bloustein School, New Brunswick, NJ on April 11, 2025.

The registration deadline for student teams is February 3, 2025.

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RAISE-25: AI's Impact on Data Science and Informatics Careers
2025-04-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Bloustein School – Gov. Florio Forum, Civic Square Building, 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
Join us for an exciting panel discussion exploring the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on data science and informatics careers and job search. Industry leaders and experts will share insights on how AI is reshaping job roles, what skills are in demand, and how professionals can stay ahead in this evolving landscape.

Panelists:Cory Yemen, Poonam Soans, Balaji Dhamodharan, Udayan Bose, Karun Thankachan, Madhumitha Karthikeyan, Jim Samuel

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DataFest
2025-04-25 11:30 - 2025-04-27 17:00 | Rider University – Sweigart Hall, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648, United States
The event is sponsored nationally by the American Statistical Association (ASA). During the 48-hour event that begins Friday afternoon and concludes Sunday afternoon, the student competitors work in team to analyze a large and rich dataset provided by a well-known sponsor organization and compete for prizes. Students are assisted by faculty, industry professionals and graduate student mentors.

DataFest participants hone analytical skills as well as communication and collaboration skills necessary to complete a project in a short timeframe. Just as important, the student competitors will be able to showcase their analytical and soft skills in front of the judges and corporate mentors for potential job opportunities.

Sponsored by ASA and Capital Health.

Registration deadline is April 17, 5pm. Register now!

Virtual Info Session: Fall 2025 Master of Public Informatics (MPI) program, Rutgers University
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | New Jersey

NJBDA Annual Symposium
2025-05-16 08:30 - 15:30 | John Victor Machuga Student Center, William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, New Jersey, 07470, United States
New Jersey Big Data Alliance 12th Annual Symposium Empowered by AI: Innovation and the Rise of the Augmented Workforce

May 16th, 2025, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

William Paterson University John Victor Machuga Student Center300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ 07470

A collaborative forum for information sharing, networking, research, and discovery of how intelligent technologies are transforming the workplace. This dynamic symposium will delve into the transformative power of AI, showcasing how it empowers workers to unlock unprecedented levels of creativity, innovation, and impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead the charge in building a future where humans and AI work together to achieve remarkable success!

Registration opening soon.

NJ Pathways to Career Opportunities Summit
2025-06-04 07:30 - 17:00 | New Jersey

Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Educators
2025-07-17 08:00 - 2025-07-18 16:00 | Rider University, Sweigart Hall Room 117, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648
This workshop empowers university, community college, and high school faculty, staff, counselors, and academic advisors with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices and curriculum development. Participants will explore practical applications of AI, including lesson planning, designing engaging and interactive content, creating dynamic assessments, and customizing individualized student learning experiences. Additionally, the workshop will highlight how to enable students to use AI in ethical and productive ways across various disciplines.

ML Reproducibility Challenge
2025-08-21 10:00 - 17:00 | New Jersey

Empowering Government Through Technology
2025-09-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Mercer County Community College James Kerney Campus Gallery, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey, 08608, United States
Discover how Microsoft + PruTech are transforming government with real solutions, live case studies, and actionable tech insights.

EdgeCon Autumn 2025
2025-10-09 09:00 - 17:00 | New Jersey

Globus Compute Virtual Webinar Series - Federated Function as a Service for Research Cyberinfrastructure
2025-10-14 13:00 - 13:45 | New Jersey
Growing data volumes, new computing paradigms, and increasing hardware heterogeneity are driving the need to distribute computational tasks across a continuum of computing resources. The Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) paradigm pioneered by cloud providers offers a potential solution. We will provide an overview of Globus Compute, a secure, reliable federated FaaS platform designed for research computing. We will describe the benefits to researchers (e.g., accessibility, scalability) and to administrators (e.g., reduced support burden, energy efficiency) enabled by distributed execution. We will also review a number of common use cases for the service.

Pre-requisites: Some knowledge of GlobusTarget Audience: Researchers, IT professionals, Developers

About the Presenter: Vas is the “customer guy” at Globus, the de facto standard platform for research data management, developed and operated by the University of Chicago. He is also a lecturer in the Masters Program in Computer Science at the University, where he teaches courses on Cloud Computing and Product Management. Vas has over 30 years of experience in operational and consulting roles, spanning strategy, marketing and technology, and was instrumental in bringing many emerging technologies as products to market. He consults with both global enterprises and early stage technology startups on product management and go-to-market strategy.

New York/New Jersey Higher Education IT Leadership Summit: Planning for the Future of Technology in Higher Education
2025-10-15 08:00 - 16:30 | New Jersey

Globus Compute Virtual Webinar Series - Globus Connect Server: Installation and Configuration
2025-10-23 13:00 - 14:00 | New Jersey
We will provide an overview of the process for installing and configuring Globus Connect Server to make your storage system(s) accessible via Globus. This is aimed at system administrators who will be responsible for their institution’s Globus deployment.

Pre-requisites: NoneTarget Audience: System administrators, IT professionals

About the Presenter: Lev Gorenstein is a Solutions Architect at Globus (a University of Chicago non-profit service), enabling research data management at scale. A chemist by training, Lev previously conducted research in the area of computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and protein dynamics at Purdue’s Markey Center for Structural Biology, and worked at the Purdue Rosen Center for Advanced Computing (RCAC) as a Senior Computational Scientist. At RCAC, Lev provided advanced application management and support, as well as HPC education and engagement for HPC users at Purdue and nationwide. His interest in computational and data management workflows led him to his current position at Globus, where he facilitates Globus adoption and applications worldwide.

Seton Hall University Cybersecurity Forum
2025-10-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Seton Hall University – Bethany Hall 400 South Orange Avenue South Orange, New Jersey 07079, 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, New Jersey, 07079, United States
Join Seton Hall University for a panel discussion about the landscape of cybersecurity

NJBDA Research Collaboration Forum
2025-11-07 08:30 - 14:30 | Rutgers University, Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine Proteomics Building, 174 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854, United States
Advancing AI Research

Spotlight: Life Sciences, Healthcare & Biotechnology

Signup for Lightning Talks: Present Your Research!

AI & DS Lunch: Lead A Research Round Table!

REGISTER NOW: go.rutgers.edu/njbda

Highlights

Welcome: NJBDA President Stephen K. Burley, Rutgers

Morning Keynote: Professor Dimitris Metaxas, Rutgers

Lightning Talks: 16 diverse presentations!

Research-Action Round Table: Build New Collaborations!

Afternoon Keynote: Aaron Price, CEO, TechUnited

Publish your research with the Journal of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence

Hosts: Prof. Stephen K. Burley, President @ NJBDA; Interim Director, RAD Collab., Rutgers

Prof. Jim Samuel, VP – Research @ NJBDA; Director – MPI, Rutgers; AIXosphere

Focus Areas:

Gen. AI Driven Business Applications

Industry – Academia Collaboration

Grants & Research opportunities

Multidisciplinary AI Applications

Questions? Please contact selenny.m.fabre@njit.edu

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From Cloud Costs to Edge Control - Modular Data Centers for Sustainable & Efficient AI
2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:30 | New Jersey
Deploy a high-performance modular data center in 6 monthsMake data sustainable and fast for AI applicationsRetain data sovereignty and privacy

Cloud costs are rising. Cyber risks are escalating. Data sovereignty is slipping away. Swiss Vault and Kais-AIR have joined forces to deliver a radically different approach: a high-performance, resilient, and sustainable modular data center built for the edge to help organizations reclaim control, privacy, and power in the age of AI. Join Paul Costanzo, Director of Mission Critical Systems at Kais-AIR, and Dr. Bhupinder Bhullar, CEO and Co-Founder of Swiss Vault, to discover how modular, sustainable design is redefining digital infrastructure.
