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LLNL explores machine learning to prevent defects in metal 3D-printed parts in real time

Sept. 13, 2018 - 
LLNL researchers have developed machine learning algorithms capable of processing the data obtained during metal 3D printing in real time and detecting within milliseconds whether a 3D part will be of satisfactory quality. Read more at LLNL News.

Data science workshop embraces multidisciplinary community

Aug. 28, 2018 - 
Since launching in early 2018, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL’s) Data Science Institute (DSI) has hit the ground running with a series of seminars, collaborative sessions, reading groups and other activities for the LLNL data science community. On August 7–8, 2018, the DSI hosted its inaugural offsite workshop, which was co-sponsored by the University of California (UC). More...

New Data Science Institute supports explosive growth of data science

March 8, 2018 - 
The Data Science Institute (DSI) is a new multidisciplinary entity supporting growth in this field both across Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) programs and among the external data science community. The DSI is designed to facilitate mission-driven data science through a cohesive vision, increased collaboration, and targeted outreach and recruiting. The DSI is led by Michael...

Laboratory looks to expand data science pipeline through internship program

July 3, 2017 - 
This summer, college students from all over the country are at LLNL to be mentored by experts in machine learning, deep learning and big data analytics under the newly rechristened Data Science Summer Institute (DSSI) program. Previously known as Data Heroes, the program has expanded to host 24 paid student interns this year, and for the first time, will welcome a guest lecturer, a statistics...