Data Driven Discovery Initiative
The University of Pennsylvania’s hub for data science education and research in the School of Arts & Sciences
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2025 Summer Hangout Series
Join the Data Driven Discovery Initiative this June for biweekly DDDI Summer Hangouts! Summer Hangouts are open to students, particularly undergraduates, from all backgrounds and skill levels. Undergrads, grad students, and postdocs are all welcome! The 2025...
AI x Science Fellowship Featured in Penn Today
A recent Penn Today article on the future of AI research at Penn highlights our AI x Science Postdoctoral Fellowship as a key example of how interdisciplinary collaboration can help drive innovation in the data sciences. The fellowship, created through a collaboration...
Welcome 2025 Data Science Postdoctoral Fellows!
Please join us in welcoming the Data Driven Discovery Initiative’s 2025 cohort of Data Science Postdoctoral Fellows! These scholars bring together deep disciplinary knowledge paired with cutting-edge expertise in data science, and will contribute to a growing...
AI for Science Seminar: “A Foundation Model for the Earth System”
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 12pm - 1pm Where: AGH 414 Title: “A Foundation Model for the Earth System” Abstract: Reliable forecasts of the Earth system are crucial for human progress and safety from natural disasters. Artificial intelligence offers substantial...
Our Data Science & Analytics Minor has 100 participating students!
We’re thrilled to celebrate a major milestone: our Data Science & Analytics minor has reached 100 declared students! This achievement reflects the growing demand for data-driven skills across disciplines, as students from a range of majors come together to explore...
Penn Launches University-Wide AI Initiative with Interdisciplinary Panel Event
The University of Pennsylvania officially launched its new Penn AI Initiative with a panel event at the recently opened Amy Gutmann Hall on April 1, 2025. The initiative brings together faculty and researchers from across Penn to explore the transformative impact of...
Call for Applications: 2025-2026 Data Science for Social Good Grants
The Data Driven Discovery Initiative is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) seed grants! These grants support innovative projects that use data science to address pressing societal challenges, with funding ranging from...
Scientific AI
April 24, 2025, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Glandt Forum Join researchers from across the School of Arts and Sciences as they explore how advancements in AI are transforming their work and unlocking new frontiers in their fields. This event aims to explore how AI is shaping...
Welcome New Postdoctoral Fellows from the Perelman School of Medicine!
The Data Driven Discovery Initiative (DDDI) is excited to announce the expansion of our postdoctoral fellows program to include five new fellows from the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM)! This expansion brings together postdoctoral researchers working at the...