Workshop on Statistical Data Science

To foster collaboration within the EUt+ data science community, the Darmstadt Institute of Statistics and Operations Research (DISO) is going to host the first Workshop on Statistical Data Science. The intent is to provide an opportunity for all partners to share experiences on statistics and statistical programming in data science, as well as to network and to strengthen scientific exchange.

More information will follow soon.

Call for Abstracts (Deadline: March 26th, 2023)

We welcome contributions from all eight partners of the European University of Technology related (but not limited) to the following topics:

Statistical and machine learning methods in data science
Statistical software and programming
Applications in industry and research
Other topics (e.g. teaching, …)

We would explicitly like to encourage also early career data scientists to present their work. Work in progress is also welcome.

Abstracts can be up to 500 words and may consist of:

Presentation title and thematic area and presentation format
An overview of the theoretical and/or professional practice context of your research/project
A statement that identifies the question(s) that your research/project tries to answer
A summary of the results, or anticipated results, of your research/project.
An explanation of the significance and anticipated application of your results (this may include the intended user(s) or audience)
Clear, succinct conclusions drawn from your research/project.

Please submit your abstract as a PDF file via e-mail to wsds.fbmn@h-da.de, together with your preferred type of presentation (oral or poster).

Call for abstracts is open now and closes on March 26th, 2023. We plan to provide an acceptance notification and a preliminary programme by the beginning of April, 2023.

Participation Information / Registration

Workshop attendance and participation are free of charge. Attendees are kindly asked to register at wsds.fbmn@h-da.de or by using the registration form until April 15th, 2023.

During the conference, picture, film and sound recordings may be made. By registering, you give your consent for these recordings to be published in reports or publications about the conference.

Accomodation Information

How can I get to Darmstadt from Frankfurt Airport?

Use the Airport Shuttle AIR (Airliner Bus) to travel directly from Frankfurt Airport to Darmstadt Central Railway Station. It leaves every half hour and the journey time is only 30 minutes. Additional information can be found here.

Hotels in walking distance to h_da and Darmstadt Central Station

Hochschule Darmstadt is cooperating with the following hotels:

The Maritim Hotel is in short walking distance to h_da, next to Darmstadt Central Railway Station. When booking your room (by e-mail, phone or online), please indicate the following “Corporate Discount Code” to get a special rate: HSDA52.
The Greet Hotel is located at Hilpertstr. 27, a 20 minutes walk from the Central Railway Station and 1.5 km from h_da Central Campus. From the central station, take the K-Bus towards DA-Kleyerstraße and get off at „T-Online Allee“. Book your room by e-mail (HB6J0@accor.com) or by phone (+49 6151 397650) and indicate the following “Corporate Discount Code” to get a special rate: h_da 240150 (€ 109.00/Superior room), which is valid until April 17th, 2023.

Other hotels (no special rates!)

H+ Hotel Darmstadt, Eschollbrücker Straße 16, 64295 Darmstadt
InterCityHotel Darmstadt, Poststraße 12, 64293 Darmstadt
Moxy Darmstadt, Georg-Ohm-Straße 1, 64295 Darmstadt

Of course, there are more accommodation options in Darmstadt. However, hotel rooms fill up quickly, so make sure to book your accommodation as soon as possible!