Humanitarian Engineering & Science: Data Science
This track focuses on applying data science to build more just, diverse, equitable, and inclusive worlds
Humanitarian Data Science spans a wide range of topics, and students may pursue research and practicum projects according to their and their advisor’s particular interests and expertise.
Data Science advisor:
Dorit Hammerling, hammerling@mines.edu
Required Courses
Regardless of track, all HES graduate students take the required core EDNS courses.
*See those on homepage
Data Science Professional Degree Requirements:
- DSCI 403: Introduction to Data Science
- DSCI 530: Statistical Methods
- DSCI 560: Introduction to key statistical learning methods I
- DSCI 561: Introduction to key statistical learning methods II
- One elective from the following pre-approved list —
- MATH 432: Spatial Statistics
- MATH 437: Multivariate Analysis
- MATH 498: Special Topics on Time Series
- MATH 536: Advanced Statistical Modeling
- EDNS 580: HES Capstone Practicum
Data Science Thesis Degree Requirements:
- DSCI 403: Introduction to Data Science
- DSCI 530: Statistical Methods
- DSCI 560: Introduction to key statistical learning methods I
- DSCI 561: Introduction to key statistical learning methods II
- 6 thesis research credits
Application Requirements
- Degree candidates should have undergraduate coursework in probability, linear algebra and programming. In addition, candidates will need to complete necessary prerequisite courses for the graduate courses, also found in the Mines graduate catalog.
- Statement of purpose, updated curriculum vitae or resume and transcripts for post-secondary degrees are required for all students.
- Three letters of recommendation are required for students pursuing the MS thesis option.
- Non-native English speakers must prove language proficiency. Please review requirements provided by the graduate admissions office.
- Mines undergraduate students may include up to 6 credits from their undergraduate program counted toward a combined BS/MS degree. External applicants may transfer graduate credit from elsewhere with written permission from the HES program director.
- Applications are directed through the graduate admissions office.
