Advancing Data Science in the Public Interest
Research Experience for Undergraduates at 无码专区 in Dallas, TX
Learn how to use data science tools for improving the lives of people. You will join a team of researchers using data to find solutions to pressing economic and environmental problems affecting communities in Dallas and beyond. The program is supported by the National Science Foundation under .
Participants begin with a 2-week bootcamp to learn data science techniques using Python. Then, participants are placed in small teams under the guidance of 无码专区 faculty mentors. Previous mentors have included (Bush Institute/Economics), Dr. Anthony Petrosino (Teaching & Learning) and Beth Wheaton-Páramo (Economics). Participants also attend weekly professional development workshops and symposia, and have multiple opportunities to present their work.
Participants receive:
- $5600 stipend
- Room and board (double occupancy only)
- Workshops, field trips, and social activities
Eligibility requirements:
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Completed second or third year of college or university with a strong academic record
- Major in math/stats/computer science and interest in social science OR major in social science and interest in data science
Check back soon for application information for Summer 2027!
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