We’re honored to welcome Professor Dmitri Williams, a leading expert in communication, gaming, and data science, for two exciting events at NCCU!

🎤 5/26 (Mon) Workshop: "Working with Industry Data"

Ever wondered how to collaborate with companies and manage real-world data?
This exclusive workshop offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how Prof. Dmitri Williams runs his research labs at USC with real industry partners.
Drawing from his firsthand experience, he’ll share candid insights on negotiating NDAs, balancing academic freedom, and keeping both companies and university lawyers happy.
This is a must-attend session for scholars and students interested in applied research and academic-industry collaboration—don’t miss this chance to learn directly from someone who's been in the trenches and is generously sharing what he’s learned.💼📊

🕒 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Venue: Computer Center Auditorium
🍱Lunch provided.
🎓 Guest Speaker：
Professor Dmitri Williams Dmitri Williams is a Professor at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. His research focuses on the social and economic impacts of online games, social influence, and the application of data science and machine learning in communication. He is the founder of Ninja Metrics and has served as an expert witness in U.S. Senate hearings on gaming. His work is published in top academic journals, and he teaches courses on technology, gaming, and data analysis at USC.

🚀 深入業界數據：研究室如何運作與協作？
你是否好奇學術界是如何與企業合作、處理真實世界中的產業數據？
這場獨家工作坊將由南加大 Dmitri Williams 教授親自揭露他如何經營研究室、與業界合作夥伴共事的幕後實務。
他將無私分享親身經驗，包括如何談判簽署保密協議（NDA）、如何在學術自由與企業需求之間取得平衡，以及如何讓公司、學生、教授與校方法務都「開心」地一起完成研究。
如果你對應用研究、學術與業界合作充滿熱情，這場工作坊千萬別錯過！這是難得直接向實戰經驗豐富的一線學者學習的機會！

🕒 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Venue: Computer Center Auditorium (電算中心演講廳/ 資訊大樓B1)
🍱 請即報名，午餐於活動後提供!