ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Dr Ammara Nawaz Cheema, Head of the Department of Statistics and Data Analytical Sciences(SDAS) at Air University, stressed the need to transform data into knowledge, innovation and tangible impact.
Addressing the 3rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Statistics, Data Analytical Sciences and AI Tech Expo on Monday, she emphasized the importance of equipping students with an understanding of data systems, their practical applications and their potential to transform lives.
She expressed confidence that the conference would achieve its learning objectives through academic discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions, while acknowledging the contributions of organisers and team members in creating opportunities for students to learn and develop professionally.
Dr Ammara underscored the need to strengthen collaboration among industry, academia and government, highlighting efforts to advance the traditional triple-helix model towards a quadruple-helix approach by involving communities as key stakeholders in research, innovation and development.
She encouraged the participants to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends and establish lasting collaborations to advance data analytical sciences.
Distinguished speakers, including Air University Vice Chancellor Air Marshal (Retd.) Abdul Moeed Khan HI (M), Prof. Dr. Tasawar Hayat, Vice Chancellor of the University of Sargodha, Dr. Shahjahan Khan (OAM), Emeritus Professor at the University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia, among others, also spoke on the occasion.
The two-day conference, organised by Air University’s Department of Statistics and Data Analytical Sciences, provides a platform for researchers, students, industry, professionals and public-sector representatives to share knowledge and explore developments in statistics, data analytics and artificial intelligence.
The two-day event will continue on Tuesday, with further sessions expected to advance discussions on recent developments in statistics, data analytical sciences and artificial intelligence.
It is pertinent to mention here that SDAS department journey from seven MS students to a family of approximately 400 students in just one year stands as a notable milestone, reflecting its ambition to contribute to the future of data science education, research and innovation in Pakistan.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
