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CFP: Workshop on AI & Analytics for Social Good - May 5, 2023 at UMD Smith School

  • 1.  CFP: Workshop on AI & Analytics for Social Good - May 5, 2023 at UMD Smith School

    Posted 01-03-2023 11:41
    Dear colleagues,

    We invite you to submit an abstract to the second annual Workshop on AI & Analytics for Social Good to be held at the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland on May 5, 2023. This workshop brings together academics, thought leaders and stakeholders to discuss how analytics can support organizations, including government entities, non-profits, and social impact organizations, in improving their reach and impact through innovative use of data and models. The overarching theme is analytics for doing good.

    Why Participate?

    • Exchange ideas with other scholars doing state-of-art research on analytics for making positive impact on society
    • Receive feedback on research projects and preliminary research ideas on analytics for social good
    • Showcase research and ideas with federal and state policy makers

    Who Should Submit Papers?

    • Scholars at universities and research institutions working on analytics for good.
    • Policy makers who frame their policies using business analytics
    • We are agnostic about the topic of research provided it fits into the Workshop theme

    We particularly encourage young scholars, junior faculty and PhD students to submit papers!

    Important Dates

    • Deadline for Abstract submission: March 1, 2023
    • Notification of Acceptance: March 15, 2023
    • Conference Date: May 5, 2023

    Submission Requirements:

    • 2-3 page extended abstract (excluding references). The abstract should include the title of the paper and the names and email addresses of all of the authors, and should highlight the research questions/goals, novelty, methodological approach, main results, and impact or potential for impact.
    • Please submit abstracts by email to socialimpactanalytics@umd.edu.      

    Organizing Committee

    Registration will be available soon. We look forward to welcoming you to the Smith School on May 5!

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    Jui Ramaprasad
    Associate Professor
    University of Maryland
    College Park MD
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