About
In March 2021, NC State announced the formation of its first academy, focused on data science, to launch in July 2021. Its vision: data science is for everyone. In September 2024 the Provost broadened the vision to include AI and we renamed as the Data Science and AI Academy (DSA).
The Data Science and AI Academy (DSA) is the first academy at NC State and supports all aspects of the university’s land-grant mission: research, teaching and outreach. The courses, consulting, research enablement and programming offered by the DSA reach all university colleges and facilitate conversations with communities beyond campus.
Focus on Data Science
NC State is a leader in interdisciplinary teaching and learning, research and outreach. The university’s first academy reflects that leadership, signaling the importance of data science and AI around and across campus.
With the Data Science and AI Academy,
NC State is better positioned than ever to provide opportunities and credentials to meet the needs in education and innovation.
Data science and AI are integrated in subject matter and research programs across all 10 NC State colleges and are part of our think and do mindset. At NC State, we believe data science and AI are for everyone. – Chancellor Randy Woodson
The Data Science Academy will accelerate data-intensive discovery, teaching and service. The academy will be a key enabler for increasing skills, capability and involvement by faculty, students and staff, as well as industry and government partners. – Provost Warwick Arden
