Data Science Institute
For Researchers and Faculty
Early-Career Breakthrough Research Awards
The Data Science Institute is launching a new Early-Career Award program to recognize the contributions and professional growth of Brown's early career faculty members working in the area of or areas adjacent to data science. Nominations due October 15, 2025.
Network with Colleagues
Affiliate with DSI
DSI maintains a large community of affiliated faculty from across Brown whose research or teaching involves data science or computational science. If you would like to become a member of our Affiliated Faculty, contact dsi-info@brown.edu.
Share your Research
Give a talk in our seminar series; or reach out to us with other networking ideas.
Host a Speaker
DSI can sponsor data-related talks for an interdisciplinary audience.
Start a reading group
DSI can offer space and help with organization and publicity.
Contact dsi-outreach@brown.edu
Share your Work
As an interdisciplinary institute dedicated to support data-driven research and teaching across campus, DSI can elevate the work of colleagues across campus.
Give a DSCoV Workshop or Data Matters Seminar
Contact dsi-outreach@brown.edu to set up a seminar or workshop.
Share data-related news, events, or opportunities in our newsletter
Submit news, events, and opportunities to our newsletter submission form. Opportunities for students specifically should be submitted here.
Contact dsi-outreach@brown.edu with questions.
Work with Data Science Students
Undergraduate Data Science Fellows
Fellows work with faculty partners on data science-related curricular innovations. Contact Linda Clark to find out more.
Data Science Master's Students
The Master's in Data Science requires an experiential capstone project. If you have a project that would be suitable for this, contact Ahsan Ashraf (ahsan_ashraf@brown.edu) to find out more.
Share research opportunities with our students
Looking for skilled students to help with research or building tools? Submit your research opportunities to DSI and we will share them with our students!
Data & Donuts
Share your work with students at Data & Donuts, a weekly informal space organized by the Data Science Departmental Undergraduate Group (DUG). This series provides undergraduates the opportunity meet faculty from across campus and learn about their work. Contact dsi-outreach@brown.edu to learn more or participate.
Examples
News from DSI
Brown’s Data Science Fellows program pairs faculty members with Brown undergraduates who have data science skills and experience to bring to the project.
News from DSI
Data and data science techniques are increasingly relevant in a wide range of disciplines.
Attend Workshops or Train Others
- Participate in the Data Science Curriculum Design Institute
- Sign up for our newsletter to be informed of training opportunities in data science tools and methods
- Help us centralize training opportunities: let us know about any related training in your department
- Contact us if you would like to offer workshops or training for colleagues and students