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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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Data Science Summer Hangouts Series 2026 — Kicking Off This Summer!

Informal, hands-on data science and AI tutorials led by postdoctoral fellows, running June 9–23rd at Van Pelt-Dietrich Library. Open to all backgrounds — pizza included!

June 4, 2026

Call for Applications: Data Science for Social Good Grants 2026-2027

The Data Driven Discovery Initiative is now inviting applications for the 2026-2027 Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) seed grants! These grants are meant to catalyze innovative projects that use data science and AI to address pressing societal challenges, with funding up to $25,000 per project. SAS faculty-led teams are encouraged to apply.

June 1, 2026

Audience listening to a presentation titled "How to find new particles, really fast" in an auditorium

AI Fellows discuss AI opportunity, hazard at Arts & Sciences Showcase

Artificial intelligence is reshaping science and scholarship in ways researchers are just beginning to grasp. On April 15, eight graduate students and postdoctoral researchers delivered rapid-fire talks ranging from the subatomic to the societal at the AI Arts & Sciences Showcase, an event part of the AI Month at Penn programming.

May 16, 2026

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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