Initially known as the Computational Sciences Initiative (CSI), the newly renamed Quantitative Life Sciences Initiative (QLSI) will continue its efforts as a faculty-led initiative to develop research and educational opportunities in data science. Continue reading…
On October 28, 2015, the House Agriculture Committee held a public hearing to examine big data and its role in agriculture. While advances in agricultural technology present opportunities like improved productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness, they also present challenges in collecting, managing, Continue reading…
In response to the National Science Foundation’s National Big Data Research and Development Initiative: Accelerating the Big Data Innovation Ecosystem,state and local governments, non-profits, and foundations have come together to help to solve some of the Nation’s most pressing R&D challenges Continue reading…
Listen to Ronnie Green's December KRVN Interview to learn about national advocacy efforts on raising the profile of agricultural research and education. Continue reading…
David Billesbach is an Assistant Research Professor in Biological Systems Engineering. As a climate change scientist, Dr. Billesbach has collected, measured and analyzed greenhouse gas emissions for nearly 25 years. Continue reading…