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
BETTER: 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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✨WiDS Maastricht Conference 2025: MEET OUR SPEAKERS part IV✨ https://lnkd.in/e6E58eQN We're proud to announce that Dr. Dani Shanley, Assistant Professor at the Maastricht University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, will speak at the WiDS Maastricht Conference 2025! Dani's talk is entitled "Making Tech Work: Bridging Ethics and Data Science." 📅 Friday, 20th June 2025 🕐 14:30 - 14:50 💡 "Making Tech Work: Bridging Ethics and Data Science” 🌐Endepolsdomein 150 Maastricht, Conference Room 🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/efXF49vb Dani Shanley is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at the Maastricht University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. at Maastricht Univer
NewsTraining Data Interpretation, Ethics & Security
In 2 days, data science will be explained in an interdisciplinary manner using a case from the organization.
EducationPriceless Assets of Subversion: Financial Crime and the Valuation of Unique Goods
In the PRICELESS project, we are improving the detection and prevention of subversive financial crime by examining how high-value unique goods—such as artworks, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT's) , and luxury watches—are transformed into financialized assets.
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MEET THE TEAM | Vivienne Curvers – Senior Project Manager After a short break we are back with season 2 of our “Meet the Team” series! A star of this week’s post is our Senior Project Manager – Vivienne Curvers. Vivienne is the engine behind our most impactful projects. She drives initiatives that leverage AI and data science to create socially responsible solutions for some of society’s toughest challenges. Working across academia, business, and government, Vivienne strengthens BISS’s interdisciplinary approach and keeps our strategic development on track - always with purpose, and always with heart. And yet… she doesn’t eat vlaai. Yes, you read that right. A true Limburger who skips
NewsHow can we recognize sound when it is out of sight?
We combine AI and neuroscience to find out more about how the brain works when it recognizes sounds.
In progressProjectPublic Adoption of ADM Systems: The Impact of Transparency and Perceived Fairness
The public perceptions of algorithmic decision-making systems: Results from a large-scale survey.
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PUBLICATIE | Wat is jouw financiële doel? Dat hangt blijkbaar af van hoe we deze vraag stellen. De manier waarop naar financiële doelen wordt gevraagd, is cruciaal voor de antwoorden die mensen geven. Recent onderzoek van Minou van der Werf, Lisa Brüggen en Thomas Post laat zien dat de manier van vragen invloed heeft op de antwoorden, omdat i) consumenten niet dezelfde definitie hebben van financiële doelen en ii) niet alle financiële doelen even ‘top of mind’ zijn. Dit heeft grote implicaties voor (geautomatiseerd) financieel advies, financiële planning en keuzebegeleiding, waarin doelen vaak worden gebruikt om mensen te ondersteunen bij het maken van keuzes. Een belangrijk dilemma dat ui
NewsExperiencing poverty with VR
Step into the shoes of a struggling family and experience the impact of financial stress in VR.
In progressProjectFlying Forward: Drones that fly on their own
How can drones follow the laws and rules that apply in a region, country and continent?
FinishedProjectAI 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 progressProjectInspiration sessions Data science
3 inspiration sessions where participants will get insights and tools to increase the impact of data in their work.
Education
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Current partners
Outstanding partnership in empowering digital innovation
The Brightlands Institute for Smart Society has been located on the Brightlands Smart Services Campus since its founding in 2016 and our collaboration goes far beyond technology alone. Within the Brightlands ecosystem, we work on smart digital services, each in our own role. It is a very pleasant collaboration with short lines of communication based on our shared ambition to empower people and organizations through the socially responsible application of digital technologies and that improve the quality of life.
Outstanding partnership in empowering digital innovation
The Brightlands Institute for Smart Society has been located on the Brightlands Smart Services Campus since its founding in 2016 and our collaboration goes far beyond technology alone. Within the Brightlands ecosystem, we work on smart digital services, each in our own role. It is a very pleasant collaboration with short lines of communication based on our shared ambition to empower people and organizations through the socially responsible application of digital technologies and that improve the quality of life.
Our team
