Events
SocSci Viewpoint – Covid-19 Talk Series: Seeing and Closing in on the Invisible Killer
19 Jun 2020
4:00-4:45pm
The talk will be conducted via the video conferencing platform "Zoom"
Prof WONG Wai Ho WilsonProgramme Director, Data Science and Policy Studies Programme
For Enquiry, please contact Faculty Office of Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong at fssc05@cuhk.edu.hk
In the era of Big Data and AI, the capability of government in tracking and controlling pandemic has been significantly strengthened. This online talk identifies the data strategies for formulating effective policies to fight pandemic by comparing the successful and not successful countries and regions in this COVID-19 outbreak. It does not only introduce the most advanced data technologies but also emphasizes the importance of the fundamental concepts of data science to policy studies. The talk uses plain language and lively examples. All audience, including those without a technical background, are welcome.
Language: Cantonese
Registration will close 3 days prior to each talk and it is on a first come, first served basis. Zoom meeting ID and password will be provided via email to successful registrants at least one day before the event.
