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Our fast-growing department uniquely focuses on the “science of data” and the exploration of evolving analytical techniques.  

The Department of Computational and Data Sciences, as a global leader, is one of only a few departments that offers degrees at all levels (bachelors, masters, and two PhDs).

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Multidisciplinary academic programs

CDS faculty collectively represent diverse educational backgrounds including economics, geography/geoinformation systems, materials science, computer science, foreign policy, and physics.

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Data scientists in demand

Global business continues to evolve rapidly, and its new currencies are data and knowledge. Corporate, medical, and military industries rely heavily on data scientists who can accurately analyze and predict phenomena based on data.

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NFL Combine Data Explorer Project by Computational Sciences

As a final project for CDS professor Michael Eagle’s class - CSI 703: Scientific and Statistical Visualization, Carson Bulgin and William Wautlet (MS students) created a data visualization tool that compares college football players for the NFL draft. Their project, explained in more detail in this video, allows users to examine relevant statistics between players and presents the data in a clean, well-organized interface through a series of radar charts, histograms, and parallel coordinates charts.

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Come learn more about the computational and data sciences program. 

Fairfax Campus, Research Hall 227
4400 University Drive, MSN 6A12, Fairfax, VA 22030
Email: cds@gmu.edu

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Feb3

Science Careers Week 2025

Feb 3, 2025, 12:00 PM - Feb 7, 2025, 5:00 PM

Career Services hosts Science Career Week for all students exploring or pursuing a career in science. Monday, February 3 Science Careers in Government Noon to 1 p.m., in the Johnson Center, Room E Get insights from federal employees on how to chart your science career with the U.S. government. Tuesday
Feb3

Science Careers Week 2025: Science Careers in Government

Feb 3, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Johnson Center, Room E

Ever considered the U.S. Federal Government for your science career? You should! There are a wide variety of jobs available within every U.S. government agency and they need skills in every scientific discipline. Join us for a panel discussion with federal employees to learn about the types of positions available
Feb4

Science Careers Week 2025: So You Wanna Work in a Lab?

Feb 4, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Virtual via Zoom

Is it your goal to use your science degree to pursue positions working in a lab? At this event, we’ll discuss how to highlight your skills and expertise on your resume and in interviews. Panelists will share what employers are looking for and how to land that lab-based job or