Advanced Digital Leadership Opportunities for Current Students
We are excited to introduce the newest members of the Responsible Data Science (RDS) Student Scholars Program!
This program provides students with opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary training, collaborative projects, and responsible data science practices that connect classroom learning with real-world challenges.
The following was written by RDS student worker Anna Sheppard.
Last semester, Professor Meade Johnson’s Projects in Marketing class collaborated with the Fox Sports University program to create marketing campaigns for both the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Speedway Classic in Bristol, Tennessee.
Our class broke into teams to gather data and perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis to build the foundation of our marketing campaigns on data-driven insights.
During Data Science Day 2025, RDS@Pitt, the School of Computing and Information, and the College of Business Administration hosted a Solution Sprints Advisory Board Roundtable. This activity brought together students, staff, faculty, and industry professionals for fast-paced, collaborative work sessions centered on real-world applications of responsible data science, actionable insights, and networking.
In March, the University of Pittsburgh hosted its second annual Data Science Day, bringing together students, faculty and industry leaders to discuss the future of responsible data science and ethical AI.
University of Pittsburgh’s Data Science Day 2025 is excited to welcome Dr. Joseph T. Yun as a keynote speaker.
Dr. Yun, an artificial intelligence and innovation architect, also serves as a research professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Swanson School of Engineering.
At Data Science Day 2025, students have the opportunity to present their research, showcase innovative applications of data science and AI, and engage with experts across disciplines.
But beyond gaining valuable experience and networking, there is also an exciting opportunity to compete for a poster prize.
This year, RDS@Pitt is awarding a $250 prize for an outstanding student poster that demonstrates excellence in responsible data science.
Student research is at the heart of innovation in responsible data science. At RDS@Pitt, we recognize the importance of equipping students with the tools, ethical considerations, and real-world applications necessary to make an impact.
One of the best ways to showcase student-led research is through poster presentations, where scholars can share their insights, receive valuable feedback, and connect with experts across disciplines.
The University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR) is expanding its expertise in research and open data with the addition of two new appointments: Dr. Anita Zuberi and Jamaica Jones. These appointments reinforce UCSUR’s role in advancing data-driven insights and fostering open research initiatives across the University of Pittsburgh and beyond.
