What’s it really like to study data science for public policy at Cornell? Hear directly from the students who are living the experience.

Join Cornell’s Brooks School of Public Policy for the MS-DSP Current Student Panel, a virtual session where current Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (MS-DSP) students will share their perspectives on academics, career goals, and life at Cornell.

Whether you’re exploring graduate programs, considering a career at the intersection of technology and public policy, or wondering how data science can help address real-world challenges, this session offers an opportunity to learn what the MS-DSP experience is really like.

You’ll learn about:

• The student experience: What it’s like to study data science, machine learning, and analytics in a public policy context.
• Why students chose Cornell: What drew current students to the MS-DSP program and the Brooks School.
• Building technical and analytical skills: How students develop the expertise to apply data-driven approaches to complex public challenges.
• Life beyond the classroom: What it’s like to live and study in Ithaca as a Cornell graduate student.
• Plans after graduation: How students are thinking about their next steps and the opportunities they hope to pursue.

The MS-DSP is a 12-month, STEM-designated master’s program that combines technical training with policy expertise, preparing graduates to use data science and emerging technologies to make a difference across government, consulting, technology, research, and other sectors.

Hearing directly from current students can help you picture how this experience might align with your own interests and goals.