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Rebroadcast | Advances in Sports Analytics
FromUVA Data Points
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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Dec 21, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Because of advances in machine learning, wearable technology, and computer vision, the field of sport analytics is a whole new game. This episode gets into the details on what is new, the impact of analytics and technology on athletes and sports, as well as the ethics surrounding its implementation. Three experts from the University of Virginia School of Data Science met to discuss this exciting topic: Natalie Kupperman, Stephen Baek, and Don Brown.
On behalf of everyone here at the School of Data Science, thank you and we’ll see you next year
On behalf of everyone here at the School of Data Science, thank you and we’ll see you next year
Released:
Dec 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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