SDS students,

We hope you had a relaxing spring break. Don't forget, we have a very busy semester, filled with many virtual conferences, seminars, networking opportunities and more. Please see below for some important updates from SDS.

As always, please reach out to Josh Hertel or Carly Mahedy if you have any questions.

UNC Charlotte’s Data School of Data Science is hosting the fourth annual Women in Data Science Charlotte conference along with Lowe's Inc. on March 4 - 5, 2021! In response to the current COVID-19 guidelines on large face-to-face gatherings, the conference will be held virtually.

WiDS Charlotte is free to attend and all genders are invited to witness outstanding women doing outstanding work!

~ Master’s student: First year: $14,000 service-free stipend plus in-state tuition (not including fees); Second year: In-state tuition (not including fees). South Carolina residents are eligible for out-of-state tuition. Department must provide a qualifying graduate assistantship or fellowship in the academic program with a stipend of at least $14,000 Note: 6 hours with an assistantship is considered full-time enrollment and is required).

~ Doctoral student: First year: $18,500 service-free stipend plus in-state tuition (does not include fees); non-resident tuition (if required) and health insurance offered through the GASP program. Second-fifth year: In-state tuition (not including fees) non-resident tuition (if required) and health insurance offered through the GASP program. The department is expected to offer a qualifying graduate assistantship in the academic program with a stipend of at least $18,500. Note: 9 hours with an assistantship is considered full-time enrollment and is required).

Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 3.2 - 4.0.

Preference will be given to U.S. Citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

Preference to North Carolina or South Carolina residents.

Must be enrolled full-time.

Instructions for Graduate Program Directors

For more information, please contact Julie Green.

The School of Data Science recently partnered with a video vendor to create an updated video, highlighting the Health Informatics and Analytics master's degree!

We'd like to thank everyone who participated in creating the video.

Join UNC Charlotte's School of Data Science and Dr. Christopher Borroni-Bird for a conversation on sustainable and affordable mobility for all the world's people.

Large career fair focused on a wide range of non-technical roles; open to all majors and all class levels (UNC Charlotte students & alumni). 75+ employers and grad programs offering full-time jobs, internships, and co-ops. Attendees include Fortune 100 companies, nonprofits, government agencies, and local businesses.

The career fair holds value for students at all levels:

UNC Charlotte’s Data School of Data Science is hosting the fourth annual Women in Data Science Charlotte conference along with Lowe's Inc. on March 4 - 5, 2021! In response to the current COVID-19 guidelines on large face-to-face gatherings, the conference will be held virtually.

WiDS Charlotte is free to attend and all genders are invited to witness outstanding women doing outstanding work!

Join Carolina Health Informatics Program’s (CHIP) virtual Analytics and Machine-Learning in Maternal-Health Intervention (AMMI) conference on April 15 – 16, 2021.

The AMMI conference will provide a unique and much-needed platform for multi-disciplinary researchers from maternal health, machine learning, informatics, and medical imaging on topics related to prenatal health.

This innovative virtual symposium will include keynote speakers, panel discussions, student poster sessions, and networking opportunities with the leading industry and academic researchers in machine learning and maternal health.

Ally Financial is looking for senior developers and architects with industry experience plus ML/NLP.

The NC Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP) increases and enhances partnerships between state government and North Carolina’s renowned research institutions and philanthropic sector to improve the quality of life for all North Carolinians.

OSP is seeking interns for spring and summer 2021. There are opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Research Participation Program is managed by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) under an agreement between the CDC and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The CDC collaborates to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health – through health promotion; prevention of disease, injury and disability; and preparedness for new health threats. The CDC ORISE programs are considered a valuable human capital and workforce development tool, which provide educational experiences and training in public health as a means to introduce highly motivated participants to potential public health careers."

CDC | Atlanta, GA | Full-Time | DEADLINE: February 16, 2021

Zoominfo believe's in the people who work for us, and the things that we can accomplish when we push ourselves both individually and collectively.

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S, Octoapharma Plasma is growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of their work. Octapharma Plasma is looking for Data Scientists with some experience in pricing.

The position is open to HIA and DSBA graduates and students in their last term