The Center for Data and Computing
The Center for Data and Computing (CDAC) is the incubator for new multidisciplinary data science and artificial intelligence research at the University of Chicago. We catalyze new discoveries by fusing fundamental and applied research with real-world applications. By design, our projects are finite in duration, which gives us the flexibility to support new ideas as they emerge. CDAC projects push the leading edge of data science and AI research while addressing a wide range of societal challenges and technology opportunities. As the focus point for data science and AI research on campus, we engage leaders from industry, government, and academia through innovative events to spark new collaborations and technological discoveries.
Data Science Discovery Grants
Learn more about how we support collaborative data science projects at the University of Chicago that bridge traditional research boundaries and have the potential for high-impact research or new technological innovations.
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Nick Feamster’s Research Drives Wall Street Journal Investigation of Streaming Video
Over three-quarters of today’s internet traffic comes from streaming video, a number that is only projected to rise over time. To meet this demand, internet service providers offer consumers faster data speeds at premium prices, with gigabit-per-second tiers available...
Quantifying the Social Drivers of Cardiovascular Disease in Space and Time
Doctors know that their patients’ cardiovascular health is more than just biological. A multitude of environmental factors, from weather to crime to public transit access, can affect an individual’s risk of cardiovascular disease and the effectiveness of medical...
UChicago Jumpstarts Collaborations with National Labs in AI, Quantum
The University of Chicago is seeding promising projects with Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in the emerging fields of artificial intelligence and quantum science. The projects will tackle big questions in neuroscience, climate...