There are numerous opportunities to learn about and participate in Data Science at Virginia Tech! Virginia Tech continues to provide and create new data science opportunities in research and industry.

Education Programs

Computational Modeling & Data Analytics Major

https://www.ais.science.vt.edu/academics/cmda/future-students.html

"The CMDA program is aimed at students who seek to better understand the world through data and computation. The CMDA requirements give students the flexibility to dive deeply into a particular area through choice of electives, a disciplinary track, or a minor or double major. Possibilities include a CMDA-Physics track and a CMDA-Economics track."

Data and Decisions Minor

https://vt.edu/academics/minors/data-and-decisions.html

"This minor is intended to teach all students, regardless of quantitative skills, interests, and major, and provide the opportunity to learn data literacy and apply fundamental concepts related to data and decisions."

Master of Arts in Data Analysis and Applied Statistics

https://www.stat.vt.edu/academics/graduate/daas-blacksburg.html

The new program is based at the Virginia Tech Research Center building in Arlington. It will provide working professionals in the Washington, D.C., region with advanced skills in analytics, statistics, and data science. Classes in computational modeling and data analytics are already underway, with classes on cybersecurity and economics in development.

Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics

https://dac.cs.vt.edu/academics/data-analytics/

"The certificate in Data Analytics teaches students to develop new analytical methods and tools by integrating the computational, statistical, and engineering techniques that form the heart of big data analytics."

Master of Science in Applied Data Science

This degree program is coordinated by the Virginia Tech Academy of Data Science. The planned starting date is Fall 2023. Contact Tom Woteki or Lizette Zietsman. 

*Data Science 4 All/Empowerment program

Free data science training program, taught by instructors from universities such as Harvard and MIT, is an immersive 13-week training program in practical data skills. Entry is merit-based, competitive, and open only to traditionally under-represented students & working professionals.

https://c1-web.correlation-one.com/ds4a-empowerment

More Education Programs

https://analytics.cs.vt.edu/edu.php

Research labs/Opportunities

DataBridge at Virginia Tech University Libraries

https://www.databridge.dev/

DataBridge pairs students who are interested in honing data skills with researchers and projects that mesh well with the student's interests and goals, while supporting the group's consultation services. Some of the skills and techniques students use are dat visualization, analysis, programming standard tools, data management, and project review. Students have the option to participate in DataBridge for course credit.

Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics

https://sanghani.cs.vt.edu/

Hume Scholars Program

https://www.hume.vt.edu/scholars

Data Science for the Public Good (DSPG) Program

https://aaec.vt.edu/academics/undergraduate/beyond-classroom/dspg.html

Undergraduate Research Excellence Program (UREP)

https://www.research.undergraduate.vt.edu/our-services/for-students/urep.html

Fralin Life Sciences Institute Undergraduate Research (SURF, FURF, FREU and CDEB)

https://fralinlifesci.vt.edu/education-and-outreach.html

MATH 2984: Broadening Engagement and Participation in Undergraduate Research (BEPUR)

https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/bepur-math-2984/home

Virginia Tech Office of Undergraduate Research

https://www.research.undergraduate.vt.edu/

ICAT Student Research Grants (up to $2000)

https://icat.vt.edu/content/icat_vt_edu/en/funding.html

Clubs/Other Organizations

CMDA Club

CMDA Club aims to be an interdisciplinary academic club serving not only CMDA students, but any students in relevant studies, or with interest in the field. Involvement will include discussion of modern techniques and applying them in competitions. CMDA club hosts ASA Datafest competition annually in the spring semester in addition to assisted mini data competitions throughout the school year. 

https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/CMDA

Association for Women in Computing (AWC)

The Association for Women in Computing is a student-run, non-profit organization at Virginia Tech.  For over 20 years, they have worked to promote the recruitment and retention of women in technology- and computer-oriented professions. This organization is not exclusive! Anyone and everyone who is passionate about computing and gender equality in the field of computing is welcome! Most members are in CS, CPE, EE, BIT, Math, CMDA, and Statistics, but anyone passionate about their mission can join AWC in networking, social, educational, outreach, and technical events! They also host the annual women empowerment hackathon, HackViolet, at Virginia Tech

http://www.awc.org.vt.edu/

*Rewriting the Code (RTC)

Rewriting the Code supports and empowers college, graduate and early career women in tech, through intersectional communities, mentorship, industry experience and educational resources, to become the next generation of engineers and tech leaders. They create programs that support college women: community, career. broader exposure, mentorship, opportunity, and skill development.

https://aaec.vt.edu/academics/undergraduate/beyond-classroom/dspg.html

News

Academy of Data Science

https://vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2020/07/science-academy_of_data_science_woteki.html

"The Academy of Data Science will be the transdisciplinary educational and intellectual home for College of Science students and faculty interested in the science of data science and its application to scientific problems. The Academy of Data Science will serve as a hub for external partners in industry, foundations, government agencies, and individuals to engage with the College of Science on data science issues"

Data and Decisions Building

https://vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2021/03/gbac-groundbreaking.html

The Data and Decision Sciences Building, the first building of Virginia Tech's Global Business and Analytics Complex, is expected to be completed by 2023. "The approximately 115,000-gross-square-feet Data and Decision Sciences Building will house faculty and classes from multiple colleges, including the College of Engineering, the College of Science, and the Pamplin College of Business. Its function is to bring together under one roof computer science, engineering, and data-related disciplines to provide opportunities for students, faculty, alumni, and even industry leaders to work side-by-side to address some of the world’s significant data challenges."

* denotes external programs not sponsored by Virginia Tech