Welcome to BISS! We're a hub for bright minds diving into the fascinating world of data. At BISS, we're not just about teaching and researching data science; we're on a mission to make a real impact on society. By harnessing the power of AI and data science, we aim to tackle important challenges and create positive change. Join us in shaping a smarter, data-driven future at BISS!
Our work
Experiencing poverty with VR
Step into the shoes of a struggling family and experience the impact of financial stress in VR.
In progressProjectLinkedIn Post
🚁 How can medical drones help build a smarter and more connected healthcare system? Within the INTERREG BeNeDrone Project, we are exploring how drones can support the transport of blood, medication, organs, and other critical medical supplies through safer, more efficient, and data-driven route planning. 🤝 Together with 13 partners from the Netherlands and Belgium, we are contributing to the development of practical and future-ready solutions for medical drone transport. 🎥 In this video, Marijn Eversdijk and I share our research contribution to the development of medical drones and their potential role in future healthcare logistics. BISS - Brightlands Institute for Smart Society Da
NewsTraining Data Interpretation, Ethics & Security
In 2 days, data science will be explained in an interdisciplinary manner using a case from the organization.
EducationLinkedIn Post
BISS NEWS | We are hiring! We’re looking for a (Junior) Software Developer to help design and build software solutions that support socially responsible innovation. You’ll work closely with interdisciplinary research teams at Maastricht University, contributing to FAIR data infrastructures, developing prototypes and user-facing applications, and helping translate research into real-world societal impact. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills while working on projects that truly matter. You enjoy coding, are curious and eager to learn, and care about ethical technology and its role in society. If you want your work to have impact beyond code alone, we’d love to meet you! Apply
NewsInspiration sessions Data science
3 inspiration sessions where participants will get insights and tools to increase the impact of data in their work.
EducationBETTER: Responsible data analytics in healthcare
In the BETTER project, we are working on the integration of technical (and administrative) aspects with the ethical and societal aspects during AI development.
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BISS NEWS | New year – new project BISS and the Maastricht Law & Tech Lab team have been awarded a new joint Open Science NL Infrastructure project starting later this year: Bridging the Digital Divide: Open, Scalable, and Accessible Software for Legal Data The project develops open-source, AI-supported tools for legal researchers, designed to make annotating, analyzing, and generating legal texts accessible, especially for those without technical backgrounds. Over 24 months, we’ll combine FAIR, modular software development with user-centered design and community engagement, aiming to lower barriers, foster collaboration, and strengthen innovation in legal research. Congratulations t
NewsIncorporating Semantic Representations in Deep Learning for Improved Sound Recognition
Bridging auditory perception and natural language processing with semantically informed deep neural networks.
PublicationScientific publicationFAIR4AI: making AI models practically usable
In the suite of FAIR4AI projects, we are improving the practical usability of AI models by implementing the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles.
In progressProjectAI to prevent poverty and debt
1 in 14 children in the Netherlands grow up in poverty. This is unacceptable, so we are doing something about it!
In progressProjectWorking towards a clear and simple welfare application
We use data and behavioral science to improve the welfare application of a municipality.
FinishedProjectEnhancing customer support with AI
Improving the efficiency of customer support by using AI to answer the most common questions.
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Working together on accessibility
Collaboration with BISS helped us take a fresh look at a complex process like the social assistance application. By bringing together behavioral scientists, data scientists, and policymakers under the guidance of a design thinking facilitator, we developed an approach that is both human-centered and data-driven. Thanks to this interdisciplinary collaboration, we were able to truly take steps toward a simpler, clearer, and more accessible application process for our residents.
Working together on accessibility
Collaboration with BISS helped us take a fresh look at a complex process like the social assistance application. By bringing together behavioral scientists, data scientists, and policymakers under the guidance of a design thinking facilitator, we developed an approach that is both human-centered and data-driven. Thanks to this interdisciplinary collaboration, we were able to truly take steps toward a simpler, clearer, and more accessible application process for our residents.
