Data Days

GW IT is proud to present Data Days, a series of events aimed at driving awareness about GW Institutional Data. With the growth of GenAI in academics and operations, it is increasingly important to have practical insights about how GW Institutional Data may be used, accessed and disseminated. 

Join us for Data Days to learn about useful tools and resources and the GW Data Lake. 

For more information, contact the Data Governance Office at DGCgwu [dot] edu.

2024-2025 Data Days Events

2024-2025 Data Days Events
Event Details	Event Description	Registration Information
GW Data Summit – Science and Engineering Hall Jun. 10, 2025: 11AM - 2PM ET	Join GW IT for a panel discussion, and an exhibition featuring a poster session, BI Dashboards, and a Data Solutions Showcase. Data Summit Agenda GW IT will host its first annual data summit on June 10, 2025, in Science and Engineering Hall. This year’s theme, Join GW’s Data Revolution: Analyze, Understand, Act, is designed to inform the GW community about available resources and tools that can help leverage data effectively.  Event Schedule 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - SEH Lehman Auditorium Data Democratization: Breaking Down the Barriers Panel Discussion In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the ability to access, analyze, and act upon data is critical to organizational success. Data democratization is the process through which data is made accessible to all users and to ensure that individuals across all levels can engage with data directly, fostering a culture of informed decision-making and data-driven innovation. Opening remarks from Geneva Henry, Dean of Libraries and Academic Innovation and Vice Provost, Libraries and Information Technology, followed by an interdisciplinary panel that will address the benefits and challenges around data democratization with respect to data security and privacy, AI & machine learning, modern data architecture and data culture. Panelists David Broniatowski, Associate Professor, Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, co-PI and GW Site Lead, TRAILS Ron Layne, Associate Vice-President, Business Intelligence and Data Management Lowell Williams, Director, GW Cybersecurity and Deputy CISO Bobbi Caggianelli, Head of Global Practitioners, Collibra 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Open Exhibition - SEH B1 Level Explore a Poster Session showcasing innovative research, BI Dashboards demonstrating data insights, and a Data Solutions Showcase featuring cutting-edge technologies and solutions. Exhibitors include campus partners from LAI, Institutional Research, Research Technology Services, Business Intelligence, Privacy, and Data Integration. Meet vendors like Informatica, Collibra, Snowflake, Amazon Web Services, Tableau and Microsoft at the Data Solutions Showcase to discuss cutting-edge technologies and solutions.	Data Summit Recording
Identity and Access Management - Improving Data Security and Trust at GW April 10, 2025 11 AM ET	Join GW IT for an insightful webinar on Identity and Access Management (IAM), where you can explore how IAM strategies would enhance data security and build trust within GW.	Webex Event Recording
Navigating Data Sharing: From Administrative Data to Research Data Feb. 20, 2025: 11AM - 12PM ET New date to be determined	Join the Data Governance Office and the Office of Research, Compliance and Integrity as we provide an overview of data sharing practices and requirements for using administrative data and research data.	The event has been postponed. A new date is TBD.
Navigating GW’s Data Lake: Unveiling Insights for Informed Decision-Making Nov 20, 2024: 11AM ET	Get to know the GW Data Lake initiative and its roadmap.	Webex Event Recording
Introduction to GW Data Management Oct 1, 2024: 11 AM ET	Join us for the kickoff of our Data Days event series! In this session, we'll provide an overview of the university's data management team, initiatives and discuss how you can get involved.	Webex Event Recording

Training & Resources

GW Data Governance has developed a training library tailored for the GW community.

• Data Governance Center
• Collibra University

Resources to assist you with your Data Governance journey. 

• Creating Good Data Definitions
• Data Stewardship Responsibilities