The School of Data Science and Society envisions a world made healthy, safe and prosperous for all through data-informed decisions. Your support allows us to utilize innovative ways to use foundational and translational data science for the public good. 

Over the past decades, Carolina has developed and cultivated world-renowned scholarships and research in data science. We are honored to build on that foundation by creating an innovative curriculum and research portfolio to serve our students and community, the state of North Carolina, the nation and the world.  

With your support, we will shape the evolving field of data science through data-driven discovery and better prepare students for the workforce of the 21st century. 

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School of Data Science and Society Gifts Fund

The School of Data Science and Society Gifts Fund is your opportunity to directly impact the future of data science education at Carolina.

This fund allows SDSS to respond swiftly to emerging opportunities and critical needs, enhancing student success through resources and support, including experiential learning opportunities.

Your support fuels groundbreaking research that translates data insights into tangible societal benefits and enables us to attract top talent while creating transformative learning experiences for our students.

By giving to this fund, you’re investing in a future where data-driven insights lead to meaningful societal improvements and where Carolina graduates are equipped to lead in our increasingly data-centric world.

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Founders Fund

Honor the visionaries who shaped our future with a gift to the Founders Fund. This endowment celebrates Drs. Stan Ahalt, Jay Aikat, Tom Carsey and Kevin Jeffay, whose passion and foresight led to the creation of the School of Data Science and Society.

Your contribution supports events and activities that bring together diverse minds from campus and beyond, expanding the horizons of data science research, education and practice at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Supporting this fund enables the school to foster connections between campus and community, expand the boundaries of data science research and education at the school and invest in initiatives that align with our mission to harness data for societal good.

By contributing to this fund, you’re carrying forward the vision of our founders and empowering the next generation of data science leaders at Carolina.

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