Announcing the new major in Data Science

Offering both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 

An analytical and quantitative foundation for tackling data driven problems in science, industry, and society

B.S. in Data Science

Formerly named Mathematical & Computational Science, a degree program for students who want to master the foundations of data science in mathematics,  statistics, computer science, and optimization, confidently deploying their skills to innovative lines of inquiry.

B.A. in Data Science & Social Systems

A new degree program for students who want to work at the intersection of computer science, statistics, and the social sciences to understand human behavior and tackle social problems.

Directors' Message

Dear Students,

Welcome!  We are thrilled to launch the new undergraduate majors in Data Science (B.S.) and Data Science & Social Systems (B.A.).

It is an exciting time to study data science at Stanford. Work across nearly all domains is becoming more data-driven: this impacts science, industry, and government, affecting both the jobs available and the skills they require. As more data becomes available and the computational capacity increases, our economy, society, and daily life will become even more dependent on our ability to systematically learn from this data.

Across campus, students, faculty, and researchers are using data science to gain new insights into their fields. Construction is underway for the Stanford Data Science & Computation Complex, our future home. This new building is dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and world-class research in data science and its many applications.  Our new majors leverage this collective work and energy, bringing together faculty from across the university to teach courses, advise students, and create exciting opportunities for research and application.  

As a graduate of our program, you will know how and when to use tools from mathematics, computer science, statistics, engineering, and the social sciences. You will appreciate the ethical and moral considerations in the use of data and technology. With the freedom to explore your interests across departments, you will have developed your own passions and shaped an intellectual pathway - ranging from cutting-edge machine learning algorithms to the applications of data science to advance sustainability. As part of your capstone, you will have conducted meaningful research or partnered with government or community organizations to apply data science to important social challenges.  You will be ready to be a next-generation leader in this exciting field. 

Please explore our majors and reach out if you have any questions.  We are glad you are here.  Let's dive in - there's exciting work to do!

All the best,

Professor Guenther Walther, Faculty Director of the B.S. in Data Science

Professor Chiara Sabatti, Associate Director of the B.S. in Data Science

Professor Jeremy Weinstein, Faculty Director of the B.A. in Data Science

Dr. Mallory Nobles, Associate Director of the B.A. in Data Science

 

Events

June
15
Date
Thursday, June 15, 2023. 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Please join us as we celebrate class of 2023 graduates on Thursday, June 15 at 2pm on the Sequoia…

June
18
Date
Sunday, June 18, 2023. 11:45am - 2:15pm
Location
Sequoia Hall Grove

We're so excited to celebrate with our graduates!

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News

Read about our new program in the Stanford Report and learn how to declare.
Construction has begun on the Stanford Data Science & Computation Complex, our future home. Learn more about this new building!
We're thrilled to introduce you to the new peer advisors for the 2022-2023 academic year! Read more about them here.