MIDAS aims to maximize the scientific and societal impact of data science and AI through focusing its research support on strategic areas – “pillars”. The broad themes of the pillars are promoting responsible research, supporting the adoption of new data types and methodologies, and boosting emerging strategic research directions. The specific disciplinary focus of the pillars will change over time. Activities for the pillars are interconnected where possible to maximize synergy and promote collaboration.
In addition, MIDAS continues to foster connections and collaborations in data science and AI for the entire university and in all relevant research areas, support an inclusive community of researchers, and promote cutting edge methodological development.
Pillars
Responsible Research Pillar: Enhancing Scientific and Societal Impact
MIDAS collaborates with our researchers to develop foundational principles, developing methodology and tools, and deploying such tools for the ethical use of data and algorithms.
Data Pillar: Measuring and Improving Society
MIDAS supports the development and use of data science and AI methods to better understand society through new data types such as text, video, sensor and digital trace data.
