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!
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NewsAI 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 progressProjectEnhancing customer support with AI
Improving the efficiency of customer support by using AI to answer the most common questions.
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WELCOME | Maud Modders - Research Officer We are thrilled to welcome Maud Modders to the team! Maud recently joined BISS as a Research Officer. She finished her masters in Health & Social Psychology and specializes in research on human behavior and behavioral change. Maud will be working on projects that can benefit from her expertise on mechanisms that drive and influence behavior. Outside of work, Maud enjoys staying active through dance classes or workouts at the gym - and yet she never says no to good food. Welcome aboard Maud!
NewsDigiMach: Smart, Sustainable, and Connected Manufacturing
Helping SMEs in our Euro-region accelerate their digital transformation
In progressProjectTraining Data Interpretation, Ethics & Security
In 2 days, data science will be explained in an interdisciplinary manner using a case from the organization.
EducationBeNeDrone: Cross-border innovation in medical drone deployment
Drones in healthcare may seem like science fiction, but worldwide extensive experimentation is already taking place with the transport of medicines, blood, and even organs.
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MEET THE TEAM | Dr. Minou van der Werf - Assistant Professor Our Meet the Team series continues - because great colleagues deserve the spotlight all year round. This time, we’re featuring Minou van der Werf, Assistant Professor at BISS. At BISS, Minou works at the intersection of research and real-world impact, focusing on human behavior and behavioral change, especially in the financial domain helping shape projects that connect technology, data, and society. With her scientific insight and collaborative spirit, she ensures our ideas don’t just stay on paper, they are being introduced to the world to make a difference. This gives a nice segway to her dream job as a child. When Minou
NewsBETTER: 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.
In progressProjectInspiration sessions Data science
3 inspiration sessions where participants will get insights and tools to increase the impact of data in their work.
EducationLegal Research Software
Open source software for legal research tasks.
In progressProjectRecidivism Risk Assessment and the AI Act: Data, Bias, and Human Oversight
Predicting Recidivism Risk Meets AI Act.
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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.
