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Data Points showcases the work of Penn’s data science community through concise, engaging articles. Each post takes a complex idea and transforms it into accessible insights in creative and compelling ways—whether through a high-level walkthrough of a key figure, or an interactive, explorable explanation.

Interested in contributing? We can help with technical and editorial guidance so your post is as impactful and polished as the research it represents. Check out How to Contribute - we’re excited to collaborate and help bring your ideas to life!

Blog
Accelerating science with 'off-the-shelf' models

Accelerating science with 'off-the-shelf' models

By Melanie Segado | March 10, 2025

A visual guide on how foundation models enhance computer vision research with small datasets.

Where is the information in data?

Where is the information in data?

By Kieran Murphy | February 03, 2025

An interactive tutorial about decomposing variation into distinctions worth making.

How to Contribute

Ready to contribute to Data Points? Here’s how to get started:

  1. Choose a compelling aspect of your research that can be effectively communicated through visuals and concise writing.
  2. Draft a brief outline focusing on one key insight or methodology that would interest fellow researchers.
  3. Work with our team to develop engaging visualizations and refine your narrative.
  4. Submit your draft for collaborative editing and technical review.

Contact us at sas-ddd-admin@sas.upenn.edu with subject line “Data Points submission” to discuss your ideas or submit a proposal. We look forward to featuring your work!

For more details, check out our Contributor Guide.

People
Editorial Team
Kieran Murphy
Kieran Murphy
AI x Science Fellow
Melanie Segado
Melanie Segado
AI x Science Fellow
Yuxin Liang
Yuxin Liang
Data Scientist @DDDI
Colin Twomey
Colin Twomey
Executive Director @DDDI
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