Astronomy has a history of data collection extending as far back as ancient Mesopotamia. However, recent advances in computational infrastructure have accelerated the pace of data collection, resulting in a deluge of not just data volume but also data diversity. Today, massive numerical simulations are enabling robust predictions for a wide range of phenomena in the observable universe, which can and will be tested with next generation observational surveys across the electromagnetic spectrum. Meeting this growing data challenge requires new data analysis and visualization tools, new frameworks for sharing and democratizing data, and new techniques for empowering learners to harness its full potential. In honor of Alyssa Goodman, we seek to bring together experts in astrophysics, data science, data visualization, and education to discover new ways of accelerating the pace of scientific inquiry. We welcome contributions related to any aspect of Alyssa Goodman's interdisciplinary career — from the birth of new stars and the structure of the Milky Way, to exploratory data visualization, the history of prediction, and online systems for research and education. We plan to focus heavily on open discussion over formal talks with the goal of "seeing" (and shaping) the future of data-driven astronomy with cross-collaboration.
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