Dear Friends, In this report we share with you the remarkable work of the Harvard Data Science Initiative over the past twelve months. I am enormously proud of what our community has accom- plished, and excited to build on our success in the future. If only one word defines the HDSI’s activity in 2022-2023, it is impact : we have taken the measure of our impact over the past five years, refocused our current efforts to amplify and deepen that impact, and launched collaborations and new programming that will scale our impact in the future. Through collaborations with industry colleagues, we have expanded the scope of our activity at scale and laid the groundwork for sustained and meaningful application of data science towards solving some of society’s toughest challeng- es. I hope you will find the sto- ries of this impact in the follow- ing pages as inspiring as I do. The HDSI enables impact through core activities in the areas of research, education, industry collaboration, and outreach. Through our post- doctoral fellowship program, faculty-led research, Corpo- rate Members Program, and Harvard Data Science Review we are able to galvanize pro- gramming at the intersection of methodology and application in transformative ways.
The range, scope, and com- plexity of programming that we are able to activate is possi- ble only through the work of a team of very talented staff, who have over the past five years, expanded the work of the HDSI and HDSR with energy, skill, and good humor. Their efforts are complemented by the com- mitment and generosity of time of those who serve as speakers, peer reviewers, advisors, and supporters. Our gratitude for their work is profound. As you read about the 2022- 2023 academic year at the HDSI, I hope you will be inspired to get involved in the months ahead. Whether by attending a seminar, reading the Harvard Data Science Review , or ex- ploring collaboration with HDSI scholars, your involvement is welcomed. Sincerely, Elizabeth Langdon-Gray
Letter from the harvard data science initiative executive director
Elizabeth Langdon-Gray HDSI Executive Director
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