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Penn’s hub for data science education and research in the School of Arts & Sciences

As a central pillar of Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences Strategic plan, we believe that data science is a powerful avenue for researchers in disciplines as diverse as sociology, neuroscience, and astrophysics to exchange ideas and work together on cutting edge research.

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Announcing our Inaugural Class of Undergraduate Data Science Fellows

The Undergraduate Data Science Fellows Program supports Penn undergraduates pursuing theses or independent, faculty-supervised research projects that feature a strong data science component.

October 21, 2025

Apply to be an Undergraduate Data Science Fellow!

The Data Driven Discovery Initiative has just launched the Undergraduate Data Science Fellows Grant Program, which provides financial support, mentorship, and access to resources for students pursuing ambitious, data-driven research.

September 8, 2025

AI x Science Fellowship Featured in Penn Today

A recent Penn Today article on the future of AI research at Penn highlights our AI x Science Postdoctoral Fellowship as a key example of how interdisciplinary collaboration can help drive innovation in the data sciences.

May 20, 2025

Penn AI × Science Postdoctoral Fellows Program

In response to the rapid evolution of the AI landscape and the increasing importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, we are launching a unified postdoctoral fellows program that spans the sciences and AI. The program aims to seamlessly integrate the strengths of the Center for Innovation in Data Engineering and Science (IDEAS).

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