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Ready to make your mark on campus? Join our team this Fall 2025! We’re looking for creative, self-motivated students to fill two exciting positions: Events and Digital Media Assistant and Student Staff Writer. Events and Digital Media Assistant – Be the voice of… Read More

Attention data science, machine learning, statistics, programming, R, and Python enthusiasts! Interested in applying your skills towards providing feedback to students in introductory concepts and problems of data science as a grader? Or, ready to assist and guide other learners to better understand the concepts and skills of… Read More

Finals are tough—getting coffee shouldn’t be. Enjoy free espresso, tea, and cocoa from Coffee Cart Nashville, courtesy of the Data Science Minor. Friday, April 25th 11:30-1:30 Central Library Lobby… Read More

Thinking about adding a data science minor or have questions about registration? Come chat with program experts, get your registration questions answered, and enjoy a popsicle (or two!) from Padrino’s pops! Wednesday, April 9th 11:30-1:30 Featheringill Hall Patio/Atrium… Read More

Liv Lockwood is a Human and Organizational Development (HOD) and Data Science student at Vanderbilt University, with a strong interest in AI, business analytics, and strategic decision-making. She has worked across research and industry, applying data-driven insights in roles spanning AI research, analytics, and marketing strategy. Currently, Liv serves as… Read More

Eleanor Beers is a Master’s in Data Science candidate at Vanderbilt University, bringing a unique interdisciplinary background in political science, data science, and strategy. She is currently a Strategy Intern at Nissan and an incoming Technology Consulting Staff at EY, where she focuses on data-driven decision-making and AI applications in… Read More

Kavya Patel is a Compliance Data Scientist at Nissan, specializing in data science, analytics, and AI-driven solutions. With a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Lipscomb University, she has worked across industries, including finance, insurance, and healthcare, applying machine learning and statistical modeling to drive strategic decision-making. In addition to her… Read More

Dr. Jesse Blocher is the Director of Graduate Studies for Vanderbilt University’s M.S. in Data Science and an Associate Professor of the Practice of Finance and Data Science. He specializes in the intersection of machine learning, quantitative finance, and business analytics, with applications across industries such as asset management, market… Read More

Dr. Jesse Spencer-Smith is the Chief Data Scientist and Interim Director of the Data Science Institute (DSI) at Vanderbilt University, as well as a Professor of the Practice of Computer Science. He leads a team of data scientists, postdocs, and researchers, collaborating across academia, healthcare, and industry to advance AI… Read More

Join us for an exciting event designed to help undergraduates navigate the world of data science careers and graduate education. Whether you’re just exploring data science or already planning your next steps, this event offers valuable insights for students from all backgrounds. Learn from… Read More