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
Training Data Interpretation, Ethics & Security
In 2 days, data science will be explained in an interdisciplinary manner using a case from the organization.
EducationRethinking Human-Centered AI: Insights from Lyotard's Concept of the Inhuman
A Plea for (In)Human-centred AI.
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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, weโre 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 donโt 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
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๐ย ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ / ๐๐จ๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ! Are you ready to turn data into social impact? At the BISS - Brightlands Institute for Smart Society , part of ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ก๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, we believe digital technologies should serve people, not the other way around. Weโre looking for a ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ / ๐๐จ๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ who wants to make a difference by designing smart, ethical, and open software solutions that support scientific research and societal innovation. ๐ก ๐๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐, ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ: - Develop data architectures and FAIR data infrastructures that make research more impactful -
NewsLegal Research Software
Open source software for legal research tasks.
In progressProjectCan automated systems give good financial advice?
We investigate what good automated financial advice is, the ethical aspects, and communication.
FinishedProjectFlying Forward: Drones that fly on their own
How can drones follow the laws and rules that apply in a region, country and continent?
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BISS NEWS | Are EU citizens the new โdata serfsโ of a digital oligarchy? ย In the cover article of the newest issue of the UMagazine, Maastricht University researchers Dr. Valentina Golunova ๐ฅ (Maastricht University Faculty of Law) and Dani Shanley (Maastricht University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and research associate at BISS - Brightlands Institute for Smart Society) explore the geopolitical and institutional consequences of Big Techโs rise to power. ย From algorithmic control and surveillance capitalism to the erosion of democratic institutions, they argue that a handful of tech leaders have become the โfeudal overlords of digital capitalismโ - and that Europe has been naรฏve a
NewsPriceless 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 goodsโsuch as artworks, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT's) , and luxury watchesโare transformed into financialized assets.
In progressProjectInspiration sessions Data science
3 inspiration sessions where participants will get insights and tools to increase the impact of data in their work.
EducationHow 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 progressProjectWhat is the content of Livestock feed?
Using data analysis, we assist farmers by translating feed labels into information about actual contents of the feed
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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.
Our team
