Data science, long a staple at many universities, helps students develop competence in collecting, analyzing, and reporting results from data.
Through Quantitative Theory and Methods (QTM), we provide that important grounding but go a crucial step further, recognizing that the liberal arts are central to unleashing data’s true potential. Using data intelligently requires well-honed critical thinking and research design skills. That means going beyond the what to the why.
It’s about asking the right questions, the deeper questions. It's about collecting, analyzing, and reporting the right data. It's about impactfully communicating what we learn from data, especially given its often technical nature.
QTM students benefit from the pairing of a rigorous education in data science and research design with the signal advantages of a liberal arts education, including critical thinking and effective communication. Your gift of any size enables the department to support its students, recruit and retain outstanding faculty, and conduct groundbreaking research.
The Impact of Your Gift
Access to professional resources is exclusively curated by the department for our students. These resources supplement learning inside the classroom with practical skills and guidance on career exploration - whether that career comes immediately after graduation or after an advanced degree.
