What is dSAIC?
The NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center, also known as dSAIC, is led by UMKC in collaboration with universities in the University of Missouri system.
The University of Missouri System, through a unique partnership with its four universities, has joined esteemed research centers and industries around the world in ushering forward a new era of data science. The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) will play a critical role in powering the success of that enterprise through its NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center, known as dSAIC. By harnessing immense datasets to extract insights, patterns, and knowledge to drive technological advancements, dSAIC will provide the mission-critical foundation for leading edge research. dSAIC will also partner with the Precision Health Initiative, based at the University of Missouri System.
dSAIC will provide facilities and personnel to:
- Store, process, and analyze massive datasets
- Deliver cutting-edge high performance computing services in order to solve critical problems faced by our society
- Produce a skilled workforce to meet growing industry demand for data science and analytics.
