Data science includes data collection, organization, analysis, and visualization, all of which can be used by large and small communities alike for the public good. Data informs decision-making related to agriculture, education, economic development, health and wellness, and more.
The Data Science for the Public Good Young Scholars Program provides an opportunity for students interested in research to be a part of a solution-focused team using data to inform real public policy decisions. During the course of a summer, students will learn methods of programming, statistical analysis, and data tools. These skills will be applied to real-world problems in communities across Iowa in a collaboration providing research experience to future scholars and solutions needed by communities.
