Wichita State University Analytics Showcase

Tutorial sessions

Room 1: Parallel Session I

Introduction to BeoShock
Daniel Andresen, Professor, Kansas State University, Department of Computer Science

Using GPUs in Advancing Scientific Discoveries
Stefan Dosa and John Bickley, Account Managers, Nvidia

Room 2: Parallel Session II

Introduction to Analytics with Python
Saideep Nannapaneni, Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial, Systems, & Manufacturing Engineering, Wichita State University

Spatial Analysis and Data Science in GIS
Mark Stewart, Account Manager, ESRI

WSU Faculty Research Presentations

Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making at WSU
David Wright, Chief Data Officer, WSU

Genomics Research and Teaching Using the K-State BeoCat Cluster
James Beck, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences

Here, there, and everywhere - How to use data to make better business decisions?
Siyu Wang, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

The Influence of Open Source Infrastructure in Data Sciences
M. Jason Vandecreek, Special Projects Associate, Community
Engagement Institute

Regional Convergence
William Miles, H. Russell Bomhoff Professor of Economics, Department of Economics

Big Data in Gerrymandering
Brian Amos, Professor, Department of Political Science

Learning Analytics; Where are We Now and Where are We Going?
JaeHwan Byun, Assistant Professor, School of Education

A Cloud-based Monte Carlo Event Generator
Terrance Figy, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics

Observing the subatomic building blocks of the universe with computer vision
Mathew Muether, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics

Collect, Input, Report, Repeat...How to Use Data to Impact Patient Care
Linda Moody, Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Nursing

A Real-Time Imaging System to Assist Surgical Procedures
Abu Asaduzzaman, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The Power of Deep Learning
Richard Ross Gruetzemacher, Assistant Professor, Business Analytics

Practitioner Presentations #4

Airbus: Visual Management and Data Analytics in an Engineering Services Environment

Chad M. Gericke, Head of Wichita Operations, Airbus

Practitioner Presentations #3

Koch: Business Analytics in Action

Travis Scheopner, Data and Analytics Talent Development Program Manager, Koch

Practitioner Presentations #2

Deloitte: Data Analytics in a Smart Factory

Chris Noyes, Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting

Practitioner Presentations #1:

Wesley Healthcare: Improving the Patient Experience: Using Data to
Transform Health Systems

Lowell D. Ebersole, Chief Medical Officer at Wesley Healthcare

Deans’ Panel: Data Analytics at WSU: Current State and Vision for the Collaborative Future. Dr. Larisa Genin (Dean, Business), Dr. Andrew Hippisley (Dean, Liberal Arts & Sciences), Dr. Gregory Hand (Dean, Health), Dr. Anthony Muscat (Dean, Engineering), Dr. Clay Stoldt (Interim Dean, College of Applied Studies), Dr. Jeremy Patterson (Dean, College of Innovation & Design). Moderator: Dr. Coleen Pugh (Dean, Graduate School)

Keynote Speaker: The Journey to Becoming a Data Scientist: Valuing Different Perspectives. Rosemary Radich, Principal Data Scientist at American Veterinary Medical Association

Opening Remarks
Dr. Rick Muma, President, Wichita State University
Dr. Sue Abdinnour, Omer Distinguished Professor in Business, Business School

Welcome to the Showcase! The Plenary Sessions are going on.