Data Odyssey, the groundbreaking exhibition, Introducing the Future of Data Science and Communication, where you will be able to witness the future of data science communication and explore the boundless opportunities that await, paving the way for a new generation of data science trailblazers in Sri Lanka and beyond.
Join us at the groundbreaking exhibition to discover the revolutionary degree program, BSc. Applied Data Science Communication, offered exclusively by the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences and Humanities at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
As the first and only degree of its kind in Sri Lanka, this innovative course is setting new standards in preparing students for the dynamic world of data science. With a successful collaboration with the 16th International Research Conference at the Kotelawala Defence University, the DatAInspire, a recently established AI and Data Science club hosted its first ever exhibition, “Data Odyssey” on the 08th of September 2023, exploring the cutting-edge algorithms, machine learning models, and visualizations that unravel complex patterns hidden within data. Journeying through the realm of predictive analytics, natural language processing, and AI applications across various industries while engaging with the interactive displays learning how data science is transforming businesses and society.
Ms. Chamodhi Wickramasinghe is coordinating the Data Odyssey, the AI and Data Science Exhibition along with Dr. Charith Silva, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Department of Languages and Dr. Bimali Indrarathne Visiting Lecturer, Department of Languages.
Mr. Pasindu Marasingha, Lecturer at University of Colombo School of Computing; Ms. Gayani Rupasinghe, Department of Computation and Intelligent Systems of the University of Colombo; Dr. Samantha Matharaarachchi of University of Colombo along with Captain (Ret.) Udaya Dampage, Senior lecturer from the Faculty of Engineering and Mr. Kasun from the Faculty of Engineering of KDU were the panel of judges who determined the winners who won the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places by the end of the day.
The First place was won by Team BIN TECH EXPLORE for the Smart Intelligent Segregator; the Second place was won by Team LUMOS for the Smart Street Light System and finally the Third place was won by Team TROJANS for the Sensory Safe Cap for presenting and exhibiting their remarkable utilization of AI and Data Science in their findings and innovations.
Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara, VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc (DS) the Vice Chancellor of KDU was the chief guest of the event.
Further, Mr. Kithsiri Amaratunga, the former Dean Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities and Major Wimansha Abeyawickrama (Head of the Department of Languages) were among the distinguished gathering.
From data exploration to actionable insights, this exhibition showcased the power of data and its potential to shape a brighter future.