Spotlight Series

Robert Amponsah, Ed.D., is the Assistant Dean for Strategic Programs in the College of Connected Computing at Vanderbilt University. His work focuses on shaping student experiences beyond the classroom by designing co-curricular programs that connect computing, leadership, and interdisciplinary career pathways. In his role, Amponsah oversees marketing… Read More

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how organizations interact with data, industry leaders are increasingly focused on bridging technical innovation with real-world application. Sarah Nagy, Head of IBM watsonx AI Labs and Founder of Seek AI, has spent her career at the intersection of data science, machine… Read More

Curious how your peers are applying data science across campus? We’re excited to launch a new Student Spotlight series highlighting the incredible work DS Minors are doing in research labs, internships, coursework, and beyond. Each feature offers a closer look at how students are using the skills learned in… Read More

Data science is not just about gaining a technical skill – it’s about empowerment. – Md Kamrul Hasan, Ph.D. Md Kamrul Hasan… Read More

Today we are highlighting Chloe Whalen (’27) and her experience with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Minor! “I’m so glad I decided to pursue a data science minor! The program has been great so far, with plenty of helpful faculty who are always willing to work with students of all… Read More

Today we are highlighting Pax Poggi (’25) and his experience with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Minor! “The data science minor has been a great way to learn how to leverage new computational techniques in the modern age. Analyzing and modeling large datasets is becoming more important as various fields… Read More

Today we are highlighting Elaine Li (’24) and her experience with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Minor! “As an incoming freshman four years ago, I knew nothing about data science. All I knew was that I wanted to take at least one coding class in my college career. I ended… Read More

Today we are highlighting Peyton Hudson (’26) and her experience with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Minor! “My experience with the Data Science Minor program began my second semester of freshman year. I came to Vanderbilt with no experience in coding or data analytics, but I was excited to learn. Read More

Today we are highlighting Sara Elhassan (’27) and her experience with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Minor! “During move-in day, I stopped by the Data Science minor table and got the chance to speak with Dr. Charreau Bell, the director of the undergraduate Data… Read More

Today we are highlighting Rohit Kataria (’24) and his experience with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Minor! “I can best describe my Data Science experience as interest-bridging. After coming to Vanderbilt, I was unsure how to simultaneously continue my love for mathematics and my desire to pursue a… Read More