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Graduation Reception-Congratulations Class of 2024
May. 7, 2024—Congratulations Class of 2024! All students, faculty, and staff are invited to join us on May 9th from 1:00-2:30 pm for a reception to celebrate our Data Science minor graduates. Come take selfies with your friends at our photo booth and enjoy a delicious taco bar! The first 100 Data Science minor graduates will receive...
Now Hiring TAs and Graders for Fall 2024!
Apr. 22, 2024—The Data Science Minor is hiring TAs and graders for Fall 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 2100, and DS 3100; while Grader applications will be open for the following courses: DS 1000, and DS 1100, and...
Teaching Fellowships for Graduate Students
Apr. 22, 2024—Are you a graduate student with a passion for data science and a talent for teaching? The Undergraduate Data Science Minor program is excited to offer an exceptional opportunity. Positions are now open for two different Teaching Fellowships! One for those with backgrounds in R, statistics, and data science and one for those with backgrounds...
Take a Summer Course – DS 3100: Fundamentals of Data Science
Apr. 8, 2024—Interested in getting ahead in your data science minor? Enroll in DS 3100: Fundamentals of Data Science Learn the essentials of data science this summer, and enroll in the course: DS 3100! Some course concepts include the obtaining, manipulating, cleaning, wrangling, visualizing, and analyzing of data. Students will also learn how to communicate results from...
Vanderbilt to establish a college dedicated to Computing, AI and Data Science
Mar. 27, 2024—Vanderbilt has begun work to establish a transformative college dedicated to computer science, AI, data science and related fields, university leaders announced today. In addition to meeting the growing demand for degrees in technological fields and advancing research in rapidly evolving, computing-related disciplines, the new, interdisciplinary college will collaborate with all of Vanderbilt’s schools and...
Faculty Spotlight: Alexander Christensen
Mar. 25, 2024—This week, we feature Professor Alexander Christensen, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and Human Development. He currently teaches courses DS 3100: Fundamentals of Data Science, DS 5740: Advanced Statistics for Data Scientists, and PSY-GS 8875: Behavioral Data Science. Professor Christensen’s education began in the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities where he...
Data Science Minor Advising Session
Mar. 8, 2024—Do you have questions about your fall course selections or need guidance on registration? We’re excited to invite you to a Data Science Minor Advising Session tailored just for you! Event Details: Date: Thursday, March 21st Time: 4:30-5:30 PM Location: Zoom https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/j/93642802940?pwd=eitKQ040enVMOEx6QXZtZU0zTjJYQT09 This session aims to address any questions you might have, help you plan...
Data Science Minor Info Table
Feb. 5, 2024—Interested in adding a Data Science Minor? Make your way to the Sarratt Promenade on February 14th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM to learn more about the program and get your questions answered! There will also be a Valentine Basket Giveaway!
Data Science Minor Info Session
Jan. 24, 2024—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 the minor, and opportunities for...
AI Fridays with the Data Science Institute
Jan. 19, 2024—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? Join us Fridays from 11am-3pm starting...