Graduates of our programthe first of its kind in both Indiana and the Big Tendevelop the skills to make pioneering research contributions to data science theory and practice in academic and the industrial sectors.<br><br>Our students acquire the skills to develop inventive and creative solutions to data research problems'solutions that demonstrate a high degree of intellectual merit and the potential for broader impact. The Ph.D. curriculum also prepares students to make research contributions that advance the theory and practice of data science.<br><br>The demand is only growing for professionals who can apply principles of data science to specific areas. We'll help you to refine data mining techniques and data visualization for real-world applications, transforming complex informatics data sets into meaningful knowledge. You can define and investigate relevant research problems and become an agent for change in this interdisciplinary field.