DSI – Data Science Institute – University of Chicago

New Fellowship Program for Faculty at Nigerian Universities

We are pleased to announce a new Faculty Fellowship program designed to support junior faculty at Nigerian universities interested in advancing and accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) within the natural sciences.

Fifth Annual Rising Stars in Data Science Celebrates 30 Early-Career Data Scientists

The workshop focuses on celebrating and fast-tracking the careers of exceptional data scientists at a critical inflection point in their career: the transition to postdoctoral scholar, research scientist, industry research position, or tenure track position.

Supporting Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Voter Education with North Dakota Native Vote

New tools co-developed by DSI and North Dakota Native Vote assist with election outreach and Get Out the Vote efforts

Exploring the Power of Inquiry at Chicago Data Night

The Data Science Institute, ChiData, and Drive Capital partner to bridge academia and industry in monthly speaker series

The MS in Applied Data Science Program Celebrates 10 Years

On October 10, 2024 the University of Chicago marked a significant milestone with the 10th anniversary of its MS in Applied Data Science program

AI + Science

A new paradigm of transformational AI-enabled scientific discovery across the physical and biological sciences, advancing core AI principles and training a new generation of diverse interdisciplinary scientists.

Data & Democracy

A collaboration between the DSI and the Center for Effective Government that conducts cross-disciplinary research, convenes key stakeholders, and circulates and amplifies the findings needed to protect democracy in the digital age.

Internet Equity

Developing new data science tools to measure broadband access and performance and working with community partners to make high-speed internet accessible to all.

AICE: AI for Climate

A program of the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and DSI, AI for Climate aims to accelerate and transform climate research with a focus on both scientific advances and societal impacts.

Data Ecology

The goal of data ecology is to study dataflows and design interventions to control how data impacts our world.

Complementary AI

Exploring how to train AI models that augment rather than mimic human capacity.

Work with us!

We have several job opportunities currently open, including faculty positions, postdoctoral and preceptorship programs, and technical and administrative staff positions.

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Upcoming Events

Join the DSI community for talks, workshops and other gatherings that spark new collaborations and technological discoveries.

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Upcoming EventJan 27, 2025

Data Science Seminar Series: Nick Kadochnikov

The MS in Applied Data Science, Data Science Seminar Series presents projects, research, and questions posed by our instructors. Learn how UChicago does data science while seeing how our instructors and students set us apart.

Jan

28

Upcoming EventJan 28, 2025

Michael Graham (UW Madison): AI+Science Schmidt Fellows Speaker Series

Jan

29

Upcoming EventJan 29, 2025

Tijana Zrnic (Stanford): Statistics and DSI Joint Colloquium

Jan

29

Upcoming EventJan 29, 2025

Ask a Student in MS in Applied Data Science

Feb

4

Upcoming EventFeb 04, 2025

Sadhika Malladi (Princeton): Computer Science and DSI Joint Colloquium

Related News, Insights, and Past Events

Jan

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Past EventJan 16, 2025

Anastasios Angelopoulos (UC Berkeley): Statistics and DSI Joint Colloquium

Applied Data ScienceJan 15, 2025

Applied Data Science Students Craft AI-Powered Storytelling App

Applied Data ScienceDec 17, 2024

Master’s in Applied Data Science Autumn 2024 Capstone Showcase

Applied Data ScienceDec 17, 2024

Jan Mrozowski’s Path from Industry Professional to Teaching in the MS in Applied Data Science Program

Undergraduate mentor Yannick Tanyi guiding students through a geospatial analysis of Chicago COVID-19 data.

DSI NewsDec 13, 2024

Data4All Expands Its Impact

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Past EventDec 17, 2024

MS in Applied Data Science Online Program Student Panel

Applied Data ScienceDec 10, 2024

How One UChicago Student Found His Passion for Teaching

DSI NewsDec 09, 2024

New Fellowship Program for Faculty at Nigerian Universities

Applied Data ScienceDec 03, 2024

Danny Ng’s Path to Becoming a TA in UChicago’s Applied Data Science Program

DSI NewsNov 26, 2024

From Classroom to Career: How One Student’s DSI Clinic Experience Shaped Her Path

An exterior photo of Crerar Library, home of CDAC and University of Chicago Computer Science.

Opportunities

The Data Science Institute offers programs and partnership opportunities for faculty, students, and organizations from the academic, government, business, and non-profit sectors. Learn more about our programs below.

Research Funding

Industry Affiliates

Postdoctoral Programs

DSI Summer Lab

Data Science Clinic

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