Meet the New NC State Data Science Academy

Summary: The mission of the NC State Data Science Academy is to operationalize the concept that at NC State, data science is for everyone. In this forum talk Dr. Levy will share developments from Year 1 of the first NC State Academy, which was launched in July 2021 to build and connect data science across the university in all aspects of the mission of research, teaching and engagement. In particular she will discuss ways that the Data Science Academy is partnering with all the colleges as well as ways that students, faculty and staff from all departments and programs can get involved. This includes courses, a future undergraduate certificate, seed grants, collaborative consulting, K-12 programs, extension and external partnerships.

About the speaker: Dr. Levy is the inaugural Executive Director of NC State’s Data Science Academy and a Professor of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics at NC State. Dr. Levy is internationally known for developing methods and mechanisms for mathematical modeling and data science education. She aims to make learning experiences welcoming, inclusive and empowering. Her work spans all ages, from writing a book chapter with a Kindergarten teacher to mentoring projects linking academic institutions with business, industry and government. Her work to connect people with careers includes the BIG Jobs Guide and an associated interview card game that helps people practice responding to both legal and illegal interview questions. Her blog Grandma got STEM was featured in the press from NPR to Slate, Boingboing and the Australian Broadcast Company. She is a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, has written and blogged for American Scientist, and received the national Alder Award for teaching.