Workshop on “Orange Data Mining Tool”

Published on: April 18, 2026

Event Name: Workshop on “Orange Data Mining Tool”

Date: 18th April 2026

Participants: Faculty Members from School of Science & Technology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Resource Person: Dr. Anupama Mishra, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, School of Science & Technology, Swami Rama Himalayan University

Venue: Center of Excellence, School of Science & Technology

Objective: The main objectives of the outreach activity are:

  • Introduce participants to the fundamentals of data science and visual programming using Orange.
  • Provide hands-on experience in data preprocessing, visualization, and exploratory data analysis.
  • Enable participants to build and evaluate machine learning models using a no-code interface.

Summary: The workshop commenced with an introduction to the importance of data science in modern academia and research. Participants were then introduced to the Orange tool and its visual programming interface. The session progressed with hands-on activities where participants learned to import datasets and perform preprocessing tasks such as handling missing values and selecting relevant features. Visualization techniques were demonstrated using plots and graphs to help participants understand data distribution and relationships. Subsequently, participants were guided in building machine learning models including Decision Tree, Logistic Regression, and Random Forest using Orange workflows. Emphasis was placed on understanding how models learn from data and how predictions are generated. The session also covered model evaluation techniques such as confusion matrix, accuracy, and ROC analysis, enabling participants to assess model performance effectively. The workshop concluded with a practical demonstration and interactive discussion.

Conclusion

  • Successfully introduced participants to data science fundamentals and Orange’s visual programming interface.
  • Hands-on experience gained in data preprocessing and visualization techniques.
  • Participants built and compared ML models — Decision Tree, Logistic Regression, and Random Forest — using a no-code approach.
  • Understanding of model evaluation metrics such as accuracy, confusion matrix, and ROC analysis was developed.
  • Interactive discussions promoted collaborative learning and simplified complex concepts for all 14 participants.
  • The workshop effectively met its objectives, motivating participants to further explore data science tools in academics and research.
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Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.