SDS Vision and Mission

The vision of UNC Charlotte’s School of Data Science is to be a leader in advancing data science education, research, and applications by driving innovation and addressing complex societal challenges. Our mission is to provide transdisciplinary and rigorous education and research in data science that equips students with the skills needed for analyzing and interpreting data, fostering a collaborative and diverse environment, and promoting ethical data practices.

Four Pillars

Education

The School of Data Science empowers individuals through data literacy and data science pedagogy and research to constructively engage with their communities.

Research

The School of Data Science is committed to ethically grounded, systematic investigation to create knowledge and drive innovation that serves the social good and improves local and global communities.

Community

The School of Data Science fosters a culture of community and collaboration, bringing together diverse perspectives toward a common goal of transforming lives through data science and AI education and application.

Inclusion

The School of Data Science is committed to a transdisciplinary framework to data science education and research, believing that diverse voices and perspectives generate new knowledge and drive innovation.