November 20, 2020 @ 11:45 am – 12:35 pm – Chitta Ranjan, Ph.D. Director of Science ProcessMiner Inc. Abstract: Theory of Pooling in Deep Learning Pooling is essential in most convolutional networks. It makes them invariant, and computationally and statistically efficient. In fact, pooling has been pivotal in making convolutional networks the workhorse of deep learning. Despite the successes it has brought, little is known […]
Event Category: Seminars
Gregory Lecturer Series: Fay Cobb Payton, Ph.D.
December 04, 2020 @ 11:45 am – 12:35 pm – Fay Cobb Payton, Ph.D. Professor of Information Technology/Analytics North Carolina State University Abstract: Research Mashup: From Health Care IT to AI Bias This presentation will review my research trajectory starting from earlier publications to works in progress. My earlier research used interorganizational theory focused on information sharing and the impacts on health organizations and patients […]
UF ISE Seminar Series: Mickey Schafer, Ph.D.
January 22, 2021 @ 11:45 am – 12:35 pm – Mickey Schafer, Ph.D. Coordinator of Writing in the Disciplines University of Florida Abstract: Peaceful productivity in academic writing is enhanced by two activities: daily writing and understanding form. In this seminar, we will work on the second activity, understanding the “template” of the classic research report. We will start by crafting research problem statements, consider […]
ISE Distinguished Seminar Series: Timothy C.Y. Chan, Ph.D.
February 05, 2021 @ 11:45 am – 12:35 pm – Timothy C.Y. Chan, Ph.D. Canada Research Chair in Novel Optimization and Analytics in Health Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Director, Centre for Healthcare Engineering Director, Centre for Analytics and AI Engineering University of Toronto Abstract: An Inverse Optimization Approach to Measuring Clinical Pathway Concordance Abstract: Clinical pathways outline standardized processes in the delivery of care […]
ISE Distinguished Seminar Series: Paul Griffin, Ph.D.
February 18, 2021 @ 11:45 am – 12:35 pm – Paul Griffin, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Penn State University Abstract: Systems Approaches for Mitigating Substance Use Disorder In this presentation, after giving a brief introduction to some of the challenges of substance use and addiction, Paul will discuss three community-based efforts for addressing substance use disorder. In the first example he […]
ISE Seminar Series: Philip Daniels, Ph.D.
March 05, 2021 @ 11:45 am – 12:35 pm – Philip Daniels, Ph.D., LMHC, BC-TMH Clinical Assistant Professor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor University of Florida Abstract: Student Resources to Thrive in Chaos Provide students with knowledge of resources available to them on and off campus. Additionally, students will be informed of strategies to maintain mental health and wellbeing during stressful times. Tune in via […]
ISE Distinguished Seminar Series: Hamid Norasi, Ph.D.
March 12, 2021 @ 11:45 am – 12:35 pm – Hamid Norasi, Ph.D. Research Associate Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota Abstract: A Systems-Level Evaluation of the Biomechanical Response of the Cervical Spine to Sagittal Plane Flexion Neck pain and discomfort is a prevalent problem among surgeons. Previous studies have shown that […]
UF ISE Industry Insights Seminar: Mike Rosenbloom
March 17, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Mike Rosenbloom CEO, Lemongrass Consulting Mike is a senior executive leader passionate about building high growth technology services organizations focused on delivering innovative solutions with measurable business outcomes to global enterprises. Prior to Lemongrass, Mike spent 10 years at Accenture including, most recently as Managing Director for Intelligent Cloud and Infrastructure for the Communications, Media & High-Tech […]
UF ISE Distinguished Seminar Series: Julie Simmons Ivy, Ph.D.
March 19, 2021 @ 11:45 am – 12:30 pm – Julie Simmons Ivy, Ph.D. Professor in the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering North Carolina State University Abstract: Optimizing the First Response to Sepsis: An Electronic Health Record-based Markov Decision Process Model for Personalizing Acute Care for Deteriorating Patients Sepsis is considered a medical emergency where delays in initial treatment are associated […]
Gregory Lecturer Series: Michael P. Johnson, Ph.D.
March 26, 2021 @ 11:45 am – 12:35 pm – Michael P. Johnson, Ph.D. Professor and Chair of the Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs University of Massachusetts Boston Abstract: How Can We Put Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Center of our Work in Operations Research/Analytics? Operations research, management science and analytics has a long and proud history of public-sector applications and successes. […]