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When Jahnavi Patnala arrived at UNC Charlotte in August 2023 to begin her Master’s in Data Science and Business Analytics, it marked not only the start of a new academic chapter but also her first experience living away from home. What followed, she describes in three words: transformative, grounding, empowering. “I chose UNC Charlotte because […]
Bold decisions often lead to the most meaningful transformations. For Treasure Smith, returning to school wasn’t just a step forward—it was a commitment to purpose. A non-traditional student and recent graduate in the Class of 2025, Treasure completed her bachelor’s degree in Data Science at UNC Charlotte while simultaneously pursuing a master’s in Health Informatics […]
For Emilia Gabriela Olivera Hernández, choosing UNC Charlotte was more than a practical decision — it was a meaningful one. A first-generation college student from Concord, North Carolina, Emilia knew that staying close to home would allow her to remain rooted in the support of her family while stepping into an entirely new world of […]
On Wednesday, April 16, the Association for Data Science (ADS), the undergraduate student governance organization for the School of Data Science (SDS), hosted a town hall to discuss the current state of the school and the undergraduate Data Science program. Incoming ADS President Hannah Wilson and Paige Pickett, President of the Graduate Student Council for […]
Meet Arnav Earve, a driven Data Science major with minors in AI and Bioinformatics who is set to graduate in Spring 2027. Originally from Cary, North Carolina, Arnav describes his time at UNC Charlotte as simply “fulfilling, rewarding, and enjoyable.” Arnav’s decision to become a Niner was clear from the start. “I chose UNC Charlotte […]
Rich McKnight, a Master’s student in the Data Science & Business Analytics program, exemplifies what it means to be a Niner with a passion for learning. Regardless of the classes he takes, Rich makes the effort to be involved and learn from his fellow students. Graduating in May 2025, Rich’s degree from the School of […]
Dr. Ilieva Ageenko joins the School of Data Science (SDS) as a senior lecturer this fall. She has over 30 years of professional experience as a strategic integrator and former global senior executive. This semester, she teaches graduate-level Visual Analytics and Storytelling and Data and Society, the first studio for our undergraduate data science students. […]
The School of Data Science (SDS) at UNC Charlotte is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jason Windett as its new Director of Research. He is taking over the role from Dr. Dongsong Zhang, the new Interim Executive Director for the School. Dr. Windett joined UNC Charlotte in 2017, a joint appointment as a […]
Agus Sudjianto, a highly accomplished risk management and quantitative methods expert with extensive experience in the financial services industry, is becoming an Executive in Residence for the School of Data Science. He will also be co-teaching a class on MLM with Professor Robert Fox this fall at SDS. Agus recently retired as Executive Vice President […]
UNC Charlotte’s School of Data Science will soon expand its academic offerings with the establishment of a Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science. Approved by the UNC System Board of Governors in May 2024, the degree program will enroll its first cohort of students in fall 2025, pending approval of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools […]
In May 2024, the UNC Charlotte School of Data Science celebrated a significant milestone by awarding its 1000th degree. Griffin Corriher, a graduate of the undergraduate data science program and the Data Science and Business Analytics graduate program, had the honor of being the 1000th graduate. This achievement is a testament to the growth and […]
Meet Spurthy Vupputuri, a May 2024 graduate of UNC Charlotte, whose path to data science was anything but conventional. From Guntur, India, her academic journey began with studying Philosophy and Economics. However, her passion for solving real-world problems through data analysis led her to pursue a master’s degree in Data Science and Business Analytics. Spurthy […]