Data Science Academy
The Data Science and AI Academy (DSA) supports NC State as a leading Data Science and AI University.
Rooted in NC State University’s land-grant mission of service and innovation, the Data Science and AI Academy (DSA) is designed to equip the Wolfpack community for success in a data-driven world. The Academy delivers transformative educational experiences, supports cutting-edge research, and fosters collaborative partnerships that expand the frontiers of data science and artificial intelligence (AI). With a focus on excellence, DSA helps students gain the knowledge, practical skills, and ethical grounding needed to address complex global challenges and leverage data for positive impact.
The Academy’s offerings—including courses, consulting services, research enablement, and campus-wide programming—extend across all 10 NC State colleges and the NC State Libraries. These initiatives support interdisciplinary collaboration both on campus and beyond.
“The Data Science and AI Academy will accelerate data-intensive discovery, teaching, and service. It will be a key enabler in building skills, expanding capabilities, and fostering engagement among faculty, students, staff, and partners in industry and government.”
– Warwick Arden, Provost at NC State
The Data Science Academy at NC State offers minors, certificates, and research opportunities centered on data science and artificial intelligence. Interested students are encouraged to get involved.
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DSA Courses Offered
The DSA offers a comprehensive list of courses designed to make data science and artificial intelligence accessible to all learners. Some of their offerings related to data visualization include:
DSA 201 – Introduction to R/Python for Data Science
This course extends the concept of reproducible coding through a project-based data-centric experience.
DSA 202 – Introduction to Data Visualization
This course focuses on visualizations with open source platforms and resources available to the ncsu community.
Other courses that present key data science concepts at the introductory level include:
DSA 205 – Data Communication
DSA 220 – Introduction to AI Ethics
DSA 225 – Data Science for Social Good
DSA 235 – Introduction to Data Science for Cybersecurity (uses python)
DSA 240 – Measuring Success (User experience/design focus)
For more information on courses offered by DSA
Get Involed with DSA
The NC State Data Science and AI Academy (DSA) hosts a diverse array of events aimed at fostering engagement with data science and artificial intelligence across various audiences. These events include conferences, networking opportunities, data challenges, and career fairs, all designed to serve the NC State community and beyond.
Upcoming Events
For the most current information on upcoming events and opportunities to participate, interested individuals are encouraged to visit the DSA’s official events page
News and Latest Information
Find the latest news and information in data science and artificial intelligence from across campus with the DSA Newsletter