"Advancing Data Science in the Public Interest"
June-July 2026
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 Award Number 2447670.
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 SMU faculty mentors. Previous mentors have included Dr. Cullum Clark (Bush Institute/Economics), Dr. Anthony Petrosino (Teaching & Learning) and Professor Mary Spector (Law). Participants also attend weekly professional development workshops and symposia, and have multiple opportunities to present their work.
- $5600 stipend
- On-campus room and board included
Eligibility:
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Completed Sophomore of Junior Year of college with strong academic record
- Major in math, statistics, computer science or related field and an interest in social science OR major in social science field and an interest in data science
Note: Application window ends Feb. 15th
