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Environmental Analysis Course Gives Students Hands-on Research Experience

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What’s happening in the Data Science community.

Apr 12, 2024

International Partnership Brings Together Unique Data Science Perspectives

The DSA welcomed students from Nagoya University with a passion for data science for a week long workshop.

Mar 22, 2024

Women Revolutionizing the Data Science Field

From mathematicians to pioneering computer scientists, women have undoubtedly made significant contributions to the evolution of data science.

Mar 1, 2024

A Tribute to Ground Breaking Data Scientists

As Black History Month comes to an end, it is a time to not only commemorate the struggles and triumphs of African Americans throughout history but also to shine a light on their contributions to various fields, including the rapidly changing area of data science.

Jan 18, 2024

Rural Works! Expands the Data Science Talent Pipeline in North Carolina

Launched in 2018, Rural Works! offers a hands-on internship experience to students who work with rural employers.

Jasmine Hope and Summer Lab partner presenting their findings.

Mar 31, 2023

Growing Talent in Data Science for Social Impact

As the data science industry continues to progress and grow, NC State students are given the opportunity to explore various fields of research while growing their data science skills. The…

Dec 15, 2022

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grant to Support Data Consulting

Funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the DSA and University Libraries are leading the Models for Sustainable and Inclusive Data Science Consulting and Collaboration in Higher Education workshop series.

Dancers executing choreography for an interpretive dance.

Dec 5, 2022

Data Perspectives in Motion

The Data Science Academy empowers people to use data to understand the world. Choreographer , Killian Manning, interviewed faculty and staff across the university to build a soundscape for dances that communicates data science is for everyone.
Title slide for The Mathematics of Opportunity: Charting a Path to Equity

Jun 1, 2022

“Who gets to learn are the people with the opportunity.”: Equity in Data Science Education

In March 2022, Rachel Levy, Executive Director of NC State's Data Science Academy, moderated a panel focused on a core challenge: centering equity in data science education.

Jun 1, 2022

Shaun Kellogg Named Interim Executive Director, Friday Institute; Distinguished Professor Hollylynne Lee Named Interim Associate Dean, Friday Institute, College of Education

Shaun Kellogg, the Friday Institute’s Senior Director of Program Evaluation and Education Research, will begin serving as the Friday Institute’s interim executive director June 1. To assist in the interim duties, NC State College of Education Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Education and Friday Institute Senior Faculty Fellow Hollylynne Lee will serve as interim associate dean, Friday Institute, College of Education.

May 31, 2022

Environmental Analysis Course Gives Students Hands-on Research Experience

From sea level rise along the North Carolina coastline to the impact of COVID-19 on women in forestry, the course allows students to tackle a variety of environmental challenges.