School of Data Science and Society - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Alert Carolina! Normal The University is currently operating under normal conditions Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 Over the past decades, Carolina has developed and cultivated world-renowned scholarship and research in data science. We are now building upon that foundation by creating an innovative curriculum and research portfolio through the School of Data Science and Society to serve our students and community, the state of North Carolina and the nation. Building a better world through data-informed decisions Launched in 2022, the School of Data Science and Society is positioned to develop the world’s next data scientists and data literate citizens through undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs. The school’s focus on society will employ innovative ways to use foundational and translational data science for the public good. Stanley C. Ahalt Dean B.S. in Data Science Master of Applied Data Science Risk Management Minor M.S. in Data Science Ph.D. in Data Science 204 B.S. in Data Science students 131 Master of Applied Data Science students 38 faculty members 120 companies in the SDSS network Online MADS identified by Fortune Education as one of the best online master’s in data science for 2024 Through the UNC Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation, she reimagines insurance to encourage clean energy investment. The Sports Analytics and Intelligence Lab teaches Carolina undergraduates how statistics can bolster athletic success. Through conferences, coursework and international partnerships, faculty and staff explore the ethical integration of artificial intelligence. The Well: Carolina news delivered to your inbox The Well newsletter updates Tar Heels on UNC-Chapel Hill’s top stories, upcoming events and campus accolades, arriving in your inbox every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning during the academic year and twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) during the summer. Visit the Site datascience.unc.edu Share on Mastodon