MESA 8418 Capstone in Applied Data Science I

In Practicum I and II, students will complete a significant data science research project that requires executing learned skills in problem framing, problem-solving, and visualization. While working with a faculty member and internal and/or external partners, students will be responsible for identifying questions to investigate, data sources, and applying analytical techniques. Students will prepare a written report of their results and deliver a presentation to faculty and partners. The project synthesizes the statistical and computational challenges of solving complex real-world problems with social issues. The course activities focus on a two-semester-length data science project supervised by a faculty member and in collaboration with Boston College and/or external partners. At the conclusion of these capstone projects, students will have accumulated hands-on experience working with clients, applying methods, and developing materials and presentations that can be shared with others.