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NUTC Seminar - "Peaking inside the black box: Toward explainable - Al- empowered travel demand models" - Xilei Zhao, University of Florida
Northwestern University Transportation Center
4:00 PM
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Ruan Conference Room Lower Level, Chambers Hall
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"Peaking inside the black box: Toward explainable - Al- empowered travel demand models"
Xilei Zhao, Assistant Professor, University of Florida
Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches, especially machine learning, have become increasingly popular in travel demand modeling. Due to their flexible modeling structure and capabilities of automatically capturing complex relationships in the data, machine‐learning‐based travel demand models are found to have higher predictive power than statistical methods (e.g., linear regression and Poisson models). However, these machine learning models are often deemed as black boxes that lack transparency and explainability compared to traditional statistical models. This raises doubt on the trustworthiness of machine learning models and hence undermines their applicability to inform high‐stakes decision‐ making. In this talk, I will discuss how my research team develops machine‐learning‐based travel demand models for innovative mobility options (such as ridehailing and shared micromobility) to achieve high prediction accuracy as well as useful behavioral insights by leveraging the state‐of‐the‐art explainable AI techniques (i.e., open the black box). The results of this work will inform the development of the next‐generation travel demand models that can accurately forecast the demand, facilitate decision‐making for real‐time operations and management, and generate new knowledge for targeted policymaking and long‐term transportation planning.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Xilei Zhao is an assistant professor in Transportation Engineering at the University of Florida, where she leads the Smart, Equitable, Resilient Mobility Systems (SERMOS) Lab. She received a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics and a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University. Zhao’s work focuses on developing and applying data and computational science methods to tackle challenging problems in transportation and resilience. Her work has been published in leading transportation and resilience journals, e.g., Transportation Research Part A, C & D and Safety Science. She received the Travel Behaviour and Society Outstanding Paper Award 2020 for her paper entitled “Prediction and behavioral analysis of travel mode choice: A comparison of machine learning and logit models.” Her research has been supported by multiple funding agencies such as the U.S. Department of Transportation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the U.S. Geological Survey. Zhao serves on the editorial board of Journal of Big Data Analytics in Transportation
Time
Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Room Lower Level, Chambers Hall Map
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Northwestern University Transportation Center
Undergraduate Quantum Summer School
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
All Day
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Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center
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Innovation in Quantum Pedagogy, Application, and its Relation to Culture (IQ-PARC), funded by the Department of Defense — National Defense Education Program, is extending an invitation to underrepresented students nationwide (including military-connected students) to participate in a summer school focused on quantum technologies, to be held at Northwestern University. Join us for presentations by faculty and industry partners introducing quantum technologies, cutting-edge research areas, and related job opportunities particularly in the areas of national security.
This effort aims to foster an inclusive environment that encourages participation from all corners of the academic community. Successful applicants will receive up to $1,000 USD to cover travel and lodging expenses in Evanston, IL.
Priority application deadline: May 15, 2024.
Decisions will be sent by June 15, 2024.
Time
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Location
Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center Map
Contact
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McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
Undergraduate Quantum Summer School
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
All Day
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Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center
Details
Innovation in Quantum Pedagogy, Application, and its Relation to Culture (IQ-PARC), funded by the Department of Defense — National Defense Education Program, is extending an invitation to underrepresented students nationwide (including military-connected students) to participate in a summer school focused on quantum technologies, to be held at Northwestern University. Join us for presentations by faculty and industry partners introducing quantum technologies, cutting-edge research areas, and related job opportunities particularly in the areas of national security.
This effort aims to foster an inclusive environment that encourages participation from all corners of the academic community. Successful applicants will receive up to $1,000 USD to cover travel and lodging expenses in Evanston, IL.
Priority application deadline: May 15, 2024.
Decisions will be sent by June 15, 2024.
Time
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Location
Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center Map
Contact
Calendar
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
NUTC Executive Education: Freight Transportation & Logistics: Delivering Results in a Complex Environment - Day 1
Northwestern University Transportation Center
8:00 AM
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Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall
Details
Over the last couple of years, the global logistics community has managed challenges across the first, middle, and final mile. The ongoing global turbulence associated with war-related and lingering Covid-19 disruptions in the supply of various commodities, labor recruitment challenges, and inflation have continued to pressure supply chains and increase volatility on both the demand and supply sides. Economic uncertainty for the feasible future will continue to impact the freight transportation system across every mode and across all geographies. In this essential three-day Executive Education program, Northwestern faculty and industry experts will provide fundamental knowledge and practical insights for managing through these challenges and beyond.
NUTC’s Executive Education Freight Transportation & Logistics program has a proven track record of delivering current and forward-looking insight and actionable knowledge into North American and global transportation and supply chains. From domestic transportation (intermodal, parcel and last mile delivery, rail, third-party logistics, trucking), to international (air cargo, ocean shipping, ports), the three-day program provides unmatched insight into how freight moves. Attendees receive a first-hand look at logistics, and supply chain trends, while learning to leverage freight management technology and data analytics in order to enhance efficiency and ensure resilience within their respective organization.
Program content is thoroughly integrated by instructors, to ensure participants gain a comprehensive understanding and unique perspective of both domestic and international transportation sectors. Program content is interactive, providing numerous networking opportunities and in-depth discussions with faculty and fellow attendees. Prior knowledge and experience in logistics, transportation and supply chain management will benefit attendees, but is not a prerequisite. This year's course is specifically designed for early- to mid-level transportation managers, at both carriers and shippers, seeking to deepen their overall knowledge of the freight transportation ecosystem.
Instructors
Mike Burton – CEO, C&K Trucking
Timothy Jones - Owner, Timothy Jones & Associates
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, Transportation Center,
Northwestern
Shawn McWhorter - President (Americas Region), Nippon Cargo Airlines
Steven Rothberg - Founding Partner, Mercator International
Ian Savage - Associate Chair and Professor of Instruction in Economics, Northwestern
Joseph L. Schofer -Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Northwestern
Jan Van Mieghem - Harold L. Stuart Distinguished Professor of Managerial Economics and
Professor of Operations, Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Course Leadership
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, NUTC
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Time
Monday, September 16, 2024 at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall Map
Contact
Calendar
Northwestern University Transportation Center
NUTC Executive Education: Freight Transportation & Logistics: Delivering Results in a Complex Environment - Day 2
Northwestern University Transportation Center
8:00 AM
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Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall
Details
Over the last couple of years, the global logistics community has managed challenges across the first, middle, and final mile. The ongoing global turbulence associated with war-related and lingering Covid-19 disruptions in the supply of various commodities, labor recruitment challenges, and inflation have continued to pressure supply chains and increase volatility on both the demand and supply sides. Economic uncertainty for the feasible future will continue to impact the freight transportation system across every mode and across all geographies. In this essential three-day Executive Education program, Northwestern faculty and industry experts will provide fundamental knowledge and practical insights for managing through these challenges and beyond.
NUTC’s Executive Education Freight Transportation & Logistics program has a proven track record of delivering current and forward-looking insight and actionable knowledge into North American and global transportation and supply chains. From domestic transportation (intermodal, parcel and last mile delivery, rail, third-party logistics, trucking), to international (air cargo, ocean shipping, ports), the three-day program provides unmatched insight into how freight moves. Attendees receive a first-hand look at logistics, and supply chain trends, while learning to leverage freight management technology and data analytics in order to enhance efficiency and ensure resilience within their respective organization.
Program content is thoroughly integrated by instructors, to ensure participants gain a comprehensive understanding and unique perspective of both domestic and international transportation sectors. Program content is interactive, providing numerous networking opportunities and in-depth discussions with faculty and fellow attendees. Prior knowledge and experience in logistics, transportation and supply chain management will benefit attendees, but is not a prerequisite. This year's course is specifically designed for early- to mid-level transportation managers, at both carriers and shippers, seeking to deepen their overall knowledge of the freight transportation ecosystem.
Instructors
Mike Burton – CEO, C&K Trucking
Timothy Jones - Owner, Timothy Jones & Associates
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, Transportation Center,
Northwestern
Shawn McWhorter - President (Americas Region), Nippon Cargo Airlines
Steven Rothberg - Founding Partner, Mercator International
Ian Savage - Associate Chair and Professor of Instruction in Economics, Northwestern
Joseph L. Schofer -Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Northwestern
Jan Van Mieghem - Harold L. Stuart Distinguished Professor of Managerial Economics and
Professor of Operations, Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Course Leadership
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, NUTC
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Time
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall Map
Contact
Calendar
Northwestern University Transportation Center
NUTC Executive Education: Freight Transportation & Logistics: Delivering Results in a Complex Environment - Day 3
Northwestern University Transportation Center
8:00 AM
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Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall
Details
Over the last couple of years, the global logistics community has managed challenges across the first, middle, and final mile. The ongoing global turbulence associated with war-related and lingering Covid-19 disruptions in the supply of various commodities, labor recruitment challenges, and inflation have continued to pressure supply chains and increase volatility on both the demand and supply sides. Economic uncertainty for the feasible future will continue to impact the freight transportation system across every mode and across all geographies. In this essential three-day Executive Education program, Northwestern faculty and industry experts will provide fundamental knowledge and practical insights for managing through these challenges and beyond.
NUTC’s Executive Education Freight Transportation & Logistics program has a proven track record of delivering current and forward-looking insight and actionable knowledge into North American and global transportation and supply chains. From domestic transportation (intermodal, parcel and last mile delivery, rail, third-party logistics, trucking), to international (air cargo, ocean shipping, ports), the three-day program provides unmatched insight into how freight moves. Attendees receive a first-hand look at logistics, and supply chain trends, while learning to leverage freight management technology and data analytics in order to enhance efficiency and ensure resilience within their respective organization.
Program content is thoroughly integrated by instructors, to ensure participants gain a comprehensive understanding and unique perspective of both domestic and international transportation sectors. Program content is interactive, providing numerous networking opportunities and in-depth discussions with faculty and fellow attendees. Prior knowledge and experience in logistics, transportation and supply chain management will benefit attendees, but is not a prerequisite. This year's course is specifically designed for early- to mid-level transportation managers, at both carriers and shippers, seeking to deepen their overall knowledge of the freight transportation ecosystem.
Instructors
Mike Burton – CEO, C&K Trucking
Timothy Jones - Owner, Timothy Jones & Associates
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, Transportation Center,
Northwestern
Shawn McWhorter - President (Americas Region), Nippon Cargo Airlines
Steven Rothberg - Founding Partner, Mercator International
Ian Savage - Associate Chair and Professor of Instruction in Economics, Northwestern
Joseph L. Schofer -Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Northwestern
Jan Van Mieghem - Harold L. Stuart Distinguished Professor of Managerial Economics and
Professor of Operations, Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Course Leadership
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, NUTC
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Time
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall Map
Contact
Calendar
Northwestern University Transportation Center
Fall 2024 Classes Begin (No Northwestern Monday in Fall)
University Academic Calendar
All Day
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Fall 2024 Classes Begin (No Northwestern Monday in Fall)
Time
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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University Academic Calendar
Last day to add a class or change a section for Fall (Last day for tuition adjustment related to enrollment changes (to or from full-time). No reductions are made to bills for dropped or swapped classes after this date)
University Academic Calendar
All Day
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Last day to add a class or change a section for Fall (Last day for tuition adjustment related to enrollment changes (to or from full-time). No reductions are made to bills for dropped or swapped classes after this date)
Time
Monday, September 30, 2024
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University Academic Calendar
Fall classes end
University Academic Calendar
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Fall classes end
Time
Saturday, December 7, 2024
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University Academic Calendar