Harvard Data Science Initiative

The HDSI is a research and education program that fosters new data-driven approaches to issues of fundamental societal and intellectual importance. It promotes collaboration between methodologically- and domain-focused researchers, strengthens the Harvard data science community, and amplifies the impact of data science beyond the University. OUR FOUNDATION | We build upon our bedrock of strength in computer science, statistics, and the liberal arts. In addition to data-driven research, we are fundamentally committed to data science education at all levels and across disciplines. OUR LENS | We work toward shaping the future of data-driven policy and the implications of big data for human society. We imbue all data-driven solutions with rigor, reproducibility, and contextual understanding. OUR ENVIRONMENT | We leverage Harvard’s uniquely expansive network to connect cutting-edge technical expertise with deep domain knowledge across sectors including medicine, public health, law, business, and public policy. Our faculty generate data of incredible breadth and variety, creating arguably one of the richest data environments in the world.