Learn about data science beyond the classroom with professional data scientists from a range of backgrounds, industries, and current roles. Hear about the paths our speakers have taken, what different data science work looks like, and their perspectives on the latest topics and issues. Whether you’re exploring career possibilities, seeking a supplemental focus, or simply interested in the latest thinking about AI and data, this series is for you!
Rick Johnson's Bio:
Rick Johnson serves as an associate professor of the practice and managing director of the Applied Analytics and Emerging Technology Lab (AETL) as part of the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society at the University of Notre Dame. He leads the AETL lab in data science, AI, and data tool support for Notre Dame researchers, industry and community partners. Areas include gamification, data storytelling, data pipelining, and AI services for education, health care, and manufacturing.
Previously within the Hesburgh Libraries at Notre Dame, Johnson combined his research, industry, and technology experience as the Director of the Strategic Innovation Lab in the Hesburgh Libraries. Johnson also spearheaded the implementation of the University of Notre Dame’s institutional repository, CurateND, contributed to several data preservation research grants, and served as a Visiting Program Officer for the Association of Research Libraries for the SHARE project.
Prior to joining the University of Notre Dame in 2008, Rick worked in the banking industry in Seattle for seven years as unit manager, software developer, software tester, and spent two years in software sales and consulting in Chicago and Tokyo. He holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Notre Dame in Computer Science and Japanese, and a Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.