Introduction to Chemometrics - Historical Lecture by Bruce Kowalski

Embark on a captivating journey through the foundations of chemometrics with a 1991 VHS recording of Bruce Kowalski, widely regarded as the father of the field. In this nearly two-hour introduction, witness Kowalski's infectious enthusiasm as he delves into a wide array of topics that were already well-established three decades ago. Explore concepts such as Classical Least Squares (CLS), nonlinear Partial Least Squares (PLS), locally weighted regression, neural networks, and standardization. Marvel at how these principles, discussed over 30 years ago, continue to shape modern data science practices. This historical video, shared by Mary Beth Seasholtz, Erik Jan van den Heuvel, Brian Rohrback, and CPAC, offers a unique opportunity to learn from one of the most influential figures in chemometrics and draw inspiration for your own data science endeavors.