The Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research (DASGR) is committed to advancing education by offering diverse programs focused on the intersection of sports gaming, data analytics, and emerging technologies. These programs aim to equip students, faculty, and professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate and innovate within this dynamic field.
Educational Offerings
The Center delivers high-quality educational experiences through a variety of formats tailored to different levels of expertise, including:
Seminars and Webinars: Informative sessions featuring industry leaders and academic experts discussing cutting-edge topics such as blockchain applications, artificial intelligence in gaming, gambling in eSports, the ethical dimensions of data used in sports betting, new legislation related to the gaming industry, etc.
Workshops and Boot Camps: Hands-on introductory, intermediate, and advanced training programs. These workshops focus on practical applications of data analytics methods and techniques, such as predictive modeling, data visualization, and machine learning, within sports betting and eSports.
Emerging Technology Series: A curated set of programs exploring the role of innovations such as blockchain, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and decentralized finance (DeFi) in transforming the gaming and sports betting industries.
Academic Integration and Support
The Center collaborates closely with Morgan State University departments and research centers to enhance and expand data analytics offerings for the university community.:
Capacity Building
The Center also prioritizes capacity building by offering resources to enhance teaching and learning in data analytics across Morgan State University. This includes providing access to state-of-the-art tools, datasets, and training materials to empower students and faculty to engage in high-impact research and education.