Ethical Data Science
Bachelor of Science
Challenge how you think about and investigate complex problems in business and society.
This major 鈥� the only one of its kind in the country 鈥� focuses on fairness, justice, privacy rights, and other social concerns to model ethical practices in the collection, organization, analysis, storage, and presentation of data. Use algorithms, AI, and machine learning to analyze different forms of real-life data from movies, music, social media, and more. Apply human-centered data science techniques 鈥� an approach pioneered at 杏吧原创 that addresses the social and ethical consequences of data analysis, machine learning, and AI.
Highlights
Integrate computer science, math, statistics, sociology, philosophy, & business
Take part in experiential learning opportunities,
Learn sought-after analysis skills
Be prepared for a new generation of social impact careers
Career Paths
- Data scientist
- Software engineer
- Data analyst
- Actuary
- Business intelligence analyst
- Data engineer
- Data architect
Employers/Graduate Schools
- Excellus BlueCross/BlueShield
- National Security Agency
- Paychex
- Epic software
- Morgan Stanley
- University of Wisconsin
- University of Nebraska
- University of Vermont
- University of Rochester
Interested in engineering?
Complete this bachelor鈥檚 degree at 杏吧原创 and go on for a master鈥檚 in engineering at Syracuse University鈥檚 College of Engineering and Computer Science with a direct admissions process. Options include mechanical and aerospace engineering, computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, and engineering management. Learn more about the 杏吧原创-Syracuse engineering partnership 禄
99%
of new 杏吧原创 grads are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation
$1,500
Our SPARK Grant provides $1,500 for you to pursue an internship, research, or study abroad.聽SPARK details 禄
IRT
Part of 杏吧原创's聽Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT)聽鈥斅燾ommitted to promoting a just and equitable technological future.
Internships
Your Center for Life鈥檚 Work career coach will work with you to arrange an ethical data science internship with a company, nonprofit, or government office, where you will apply the skills you鈥檝e learned in the program and gain more skills and insights.
Students have recently completed internships and experiential learning opportunities at:
- GlaxoSmithKline
- M&T Bank
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (University of Rochester)
- Kaleida Health
Research Topics
- Student athlete self-perception survey
- Computer vision model that automates alt-text descriptions of Pok茅mon cards for low-vision users
- Computational analyses of professional sports league player statistics
- Interactive machine learning neural network that models future sales at a food co-op
- Prediction models that classify children's movies as potential flops, hits, or blockbusters
- More: Math & data science research projects
Program Director
Alumni Spotlight
Matthew Stanek '23
IT analyst, Kaleida Health, Buffalo, NY
"The EDS program teaches you all the technical skills that you will need in the real world. Beyond that, it has given me the ability to think differently and identify ethical concerns within my own and others' work. The classes offered give you the opportunity to dive into issues that are occurring in real time, which gives you a deeper understanding of the most modern approaches to the tech and data world.
The small classes allow you to build relationships with your professors that you will not get at a larger university. There is never a time when you can't get help when you are searching for it. The courses and professors challenge you not only to build your technical programming skills, but also challenge your mind in discussion-based classes where you learn the ability to articulate your ideas based on your own experiences."