Planning Committee

The Data Science Research Bazaar would not be possible without the efforts of Planning Committee members who represent a variety of different fields and disciplines using computing and data science. This committee meets every 1-2 weeks in the months leading up to the Bazaar to plan, promote, and execute the event.

The members of the 2026 Planning Committee are listed below. We appreciate the efforts of these individuals and thank their respective departments/employers for contributing their time.

  • Trisha Adamus, SMPH – Ebling Library
  • Ryan Bemowski, Data Science Hub
  • Cris Carusi, Data Science Institute
  • Michael Ferris, Computer Sciences
  • Erwin Lares, Research Cyberinfrastructure
  • Mary Murphy, DoIT + Research Cyberinfratructure
  • Lisa Play, Libraries
  • Heather Shimon, Science and Engineering Libraries
  • Sarah Stevens, Data Science Hub
  • Ariella Thompson, Botany