Training students to extract value from big data : summary of a workshop / Maureen Mellody, rapporteur ; Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics ; Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications ; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ; National Research Council of the National Academies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mellody, Maureen, author.

Contributor:

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Policy and Global Affairs

Committee on International Security and Arms Control

Committee on the Review of Capabilities for Detection, Verification, and Monitoring of Nuclear Weapons and Fissile Material

Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics.

Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications.

Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences.

National Research Council of the National Academies.

Series:

Consensus study report

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Higher)--United States--Evaluation.

Mathematics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, District of Columbia : The National Academies Press, 2014.

Summary:

This interim report, authored by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, examines the capabilities for monitoring, detecting, and verifying nuclear weapons and fissile material. It provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and priorities associated with nuclear proliferation and arms control in the context of national security. The report highlights the need for robust scientific, technical, and policy measures to address the risks of nuclear proliferation and ensure effective arms control. Intended for policymakers, researchers, and professionals in international security, it reflects a consensus study involving experts from diverse fields. The report serves as a foundational document for guiding future efforts in enhancing global nuclear security measures. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

FrontMatter

Acknowledgment of Reviewers

Contents

1 Introduction

2 The Need for Training: Experiences and Case Studies

3 Principles for Working with Big Data

4 Courses, Curricula, and Interdisciplinary Programs

5 Shared Resources

6 Workshop Lessons

References

Appendixes

Appendix A: Registered Workshop Participants

Appendix B: Workshop Agenda

Appendix C: Acronyms.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

9780309323345

0309323347

9780309314664

0309314666

9780309314381

0309314380

OCLC:

915729200