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Data Science
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Data Science

The Data Science program at Illinois State takes an interdisciplinary approach to prepare you for careers working with big data, machine learning, algorithms, data visualization, and statistical models.

Academics

The Data Science major includes a variety of sequences and areas of focus, including:

  • Big Data and Computational Intelligence
  • Business Analytics
  • Population Health
  • Social Demographic and Public Policy
  • Individualized Data Science
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Learn more about the Data Science major program

Brian Aitken

Advisor
Associate Director, University College

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About Us

Data Science is a rapidly growing field that has its foundation in Mathematics and Information Technology. In our interdisciplinary program we have a core curriculum in these areas as well as the ability for students to concentrate on the use of data science in a field that reflects the diversity of how data science is used. Sequences include Big Data and Computational Intelligence, Business Analytics, Population Health, Social Demographic/Public Policy Analysis, or an individualized plan of study. Students will also participate in internships and/or complete a Capstone project.

News

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Celebrating growth, collaboration, and student achievement 

This fall, the Department of Mathematics was delighted to welcome our Interdisciplinary Studies–big data and computational intelligence students. We are grateful for the energy, curiosity, and diverse perspectives they bring, and we are proud of the strong connections forming across mathematics, statistics, and data science.  A significant highlight of the semester was our continued partnership with OSF 

Read more Data Science news

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Game changer: CAS faculty member’s grant-funded research will develop games to teach math concepts
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Partnership with El Paso Gridley High School provides new perspectives for secondary teacher candidates

Summer bridge program for first-year Science IS-U Scholars

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College of Arts and Sciences’ scholarship applications open