ASU and Hanyang University Mini-Conference: Jan. 23rd & 24th

The Center for Technology, Data, and Society (CTDS) at Arizona State University (USA) and the Center for Computational Social Science (C2S2) at Hanyang University (South Korea) are hosting a hybrid international mini conference on "Data Analytics and Computational Modeling for Social Challenges". Both centers are comprised of researchers working on research projects that use data analytics or computational modeling to better understand and approach social challenges. The invited researchers will share their research projects and discuss their implications for public policy and management. The talk is open to anyone interested in the topic. The conference is also open to students interested in social research utilizing developing analytical tools and techniques.

Location:          ASU West Ho Concho Room (Hybrid)

                           618 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Registration:   Please register via the following link.

https://asu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odO6gqj8uGtOxLYZxjWzwrnhM9iuul7is

 

Schedule:

January 23, 2024 (Tue), Phoenix time; MSE

Moderator: Heejin Park, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Hanyang University

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM                  Opening Lunch

• Introduction to CTDS, Antony Howell, School of Public Affairs, Arizona State University

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM                    Session 1

• “Recommender Systems: Concepts and Techniques,” Sang-Wook Kim, Department of Computer Science, Hanyang University
• “Exploring social phenomena from a socio-technical perspective: The case of information consumption and hate speech,” Kyungsik Han, Department of Data Science, Hanyang University

1:30 PM – 1:40 PM                      Break

1:40 PM – 2:40 PM                      Session 2

• “Hidden factors of opinion polarization: An integrative agent-based simulation,” Dongyoung Sohn, Department of Media & Communication, Hanyang University
• “Voices, responses, and responsiveness: Understanding how local governments respond to the voices of citizens,” Hee-Chan Cho, HYU Center for Computational Social Science

2:40 PM – 2:50 PM                      Break

2:50 PM – 3:50 PM                      Session 3

• “Policy implications from the pandemic: for academic and municipal communities,” Jeong-han Kang, Department of Sociology, Yonsei University
• “Knowledge Alliances Tool: Identify opportunities for collaboration between researchers and community organizations,” Mason Mathews, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, Arizona State University

4:00 PM                                         Closing

 

January 24, 2024 (Wed), Phoenix time, MSE

Moderator: Yushim Kim, School of Public Affairs, Arizona State University

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM                  Opening

• Welcome by Dean Cynthia Lietz, Watts College
• Introduction to C2S2, Kyungsik Han, Department of Data Science, Hanyang University

10:15 AM – 11: 15 AM                 Session 1

• “Enhancing navigation for visually impaired users: A system for collecting pedestrian obstacle information,” Byoungchol Chang, HYU Center for Computational Social Science, and Jaehyuk Cha, Department of Computer Science, Hanyang University
• “An example of computational technology for social science: Infer transportation modes and apply it in-the-wild dataset,” Sungjin Hwang, Department of Computer Science, Hanyang University

11:15 AM – 11: 25 AM                 Break

11:25 AM – 12:25 PM                  Session 2

• “Using complex networks to operationalize the vague notion of urban economic structure,” Shade Shutters, School of Complex Adaptive System, ASU
• “The spatial varying relationship between local park access and visitation in Los Angeles, CA” Youngjae Won, School of Public Affairs, ASU

12:25 PM – 1:00 PM                    Lunch

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM                      Session 3

• "Mechanisms behind public school enrollment trends in school choice systems: The case of Chile," Catalina Canals Cifuentes, Social Sciences Institute, Universidad de O'Higgins, Chile (Online)
• “Policymaking as orchestration: the role of analytics in implementing knowledge-through-action,” Francesco Olivanti, Politecnico di Milano & Digital Agenda Observatory, Italy

2:00 PM – 2:10 PM                      Break

2:10 PM – 3:10 PM                      Session 4

• “Simulation-based behavioral experiments for management and policy,” Spiro Maroulis, School of Public Affairs, ASU
• “Developing new open science approaches to data engineering at the National Center for Charitable Statistics,” Jesse Lecy, School of Public Affairs, ASU

3:10 PM - 3:15 PM                                     Closing the workshop

• Yushim Kim, CTDS, School of Public Affairs, ASU

3:15 PM – 5:00 PM                      Happy Hour at Thunderbird

• Location | Thunderbird Global Headquarters on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus - Fifth Floor
• Address | 401 North 1st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

 

For questions, please contact Yushim Kim ([email protected])