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Do you have questions about the Data Science Minor? We would like to invite you to join us on Thursday, February 22nd at 4:30 pm in the Commons Multipurpose Room (MPR) for a Data Science Minor Info Session. We will talk about why you should declare the minor, requirements for… Read More

Do you have data you’d like to use, but aren’t quite sure how to make the most of it? Running into issues with your models, data, or analytical approach and spinning your wheels about what to do? Looking for new partnerships with other people using or interested in data science?… Read More

Are you passionate about Data Science and digital media? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Undergraduate Data Science minor is currently seeking a Digital Media Assistant for the spring semester. As a Digital Media Assistant, your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Primary… Read More

The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute Summer Research Program (DSI – SRP) provides Vanderbilt undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in 10 weeks of full-time data science focused research in collaboration with any full-time Vanderbilt faculty member during the summer. The goal of DSI – SRP is to encourage and enhance student-faculty mentoring and joint research efforts… Read More

Featuring a Stanley Cup among other fantastic prizes! And as if that’s not enticing enough, we’ve got fresh baked cookies from Tiff’s Treats! See you there!… Read More

This week, we feature Professor Chris Strauss (he/they), a senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology and Human Development. With a strong foundation in quantitative psychology, Professor Strauss is set to inspire students in the upcoming course DS 3100 in the Spring 2024 semester! Professor Strauss’s educational journey began in… Read More

Two popular undergraduate minors have found new homes on campus. Beginning in fall 2024, the Hoogland Undergraduate Business Program will be housed at the Owen Graduate School of Management, while data science will become the 10th minor offered by the School of Engineering. … Read More

The Data Science Minor is hiring TAs and graders for Spring 2024 in some of the most high-demand data science courses on campus. TA applications will be open for the following courses: DS 1000, DS 3100, and DS 3262; while Grader applications will be open for the following courses: DS… Read More

Join us this Halloween for a spooktacular experience! Stop by our table to explore the exciting opportunities the Data Science minor has to offer and get a chance to win some fantastic prizes. Date: Halloween (October 31st) Time: 11:00-1:00PM Location: Sarratt Promenade Whether you’re already considering the Data… Read More

This week, we highlight Professor J. Andrés Gannon, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University. He is also a Faculty Affiliate at the Data Science Institute. In Spring 2024, students can look forward to him teaching DS 3100: Fundamentals of Data Science. Professor… Read More