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[![dsi_logo.png](https://s3.amazonaws.com/moonup/production/uploads/1658352799166-62d833e4e2b34bed743d5330.png)](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/datascience/)

[Vanderbilt University](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/) established the Data Science Institute to accelerate data-driven research, promote collaboration, and train future leaders. The institute brings together experts in data science methods with leaders in all academic fields to spark new discoveries in research as well as to study the impact of big data on society.

<h1>Academics</h1>

The Data Science Institute offers a [Data Science M.S. Degree](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/datascience/academics/msprogram/program-details/) which provides instruction in the data science skills critical to many quantitative, computational, and scientific disciplines.

In addition to the M.S. Degree, the Data Science Institute also sponsors a trans-institutional [Undergraduate Data Science Minor](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/undergrad-datascience/), available to all Vanderbilt undergraduate students.

<h2>Research</h2>

The Data Science Institute empowers researchers and students to integrate data science tools and techniques into research across all disciplines. The Institute initiates, conducts, and facilitates research in many ways, including through their [Summer Research Program](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/datascience/academics/undergraduate/summer-research-program/), through their [Data Science for Social Good](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/datascience/data-science-for-social-good/) program, and in collaboration with with those in government, industry and non-profit entities who are active in the data science space.

<h3>Events</h3>
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  <li><a href="https://www.vanderbilt.edu/datascience/ai-deep-dives/">AI Deep Dives</a></li>
  AI Deep Dives are a great time to deeply explore research problems which might be solvable with deep learning. Here, researchers in other disciplines can discuss their ideas with DSI data scientists, other researchers, DS graduate students, and undergraduate students. Together, we brainstorm and formulate solutions, lay out project plans, recruit students and engage potential collaborators for the goal of initiating new projects, new AI project phases, or new AI project directions.
  <li><a href="https://www.vanderbilt.edu/datascience/events/data-science-workshops/">Workshops</a></li>
  The DSI offers a series of workshops to get students, faculty, and community members familiar with data science tools. Workshops are open to the entire Vanderbilt community.
  <li><a href="https://www.vanderbilt.edu/datascience/events/data-science-colloquia/">Data Science Colloquia</a></li>
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