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title: "Data science capstone at UCSB"
subtitle: "Collaborative research experiences for undergraduates in interdisciplinary data science, computational science, and statistics"
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## Announcements


-   Applications for 2024-2025 capstone class are open until the end of the spring quarter. Next selection to take place by mid-summer.  [Application form](https://forms.gle/LtDagHXchn5W97pS6)
-   [Interest form](https://forms.gle/kD9v9sJ5V2XxNF9N6) for project sponsorship proposals now available; read more on our [info for sponsors page](info-for-sponsors.qmd)
-   2022-2023 capstone posters are now available on the [projects page](projects/projects-22-23.qmd)
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![2022-2023 Capstone Students](img/2023-group-photo.jpg)

Welcome to the homepage for UC Santa Barbara's data science capstone.

The capstone aims to provide students with hands-on research training and career development opportunities related to data science. It is equally suitable for students interested in entering the job market as it is for those considering graduate school -- we partner with both industry and academic project sponsors to offer research experiences spanning a breadth of application domains.

For participating students, the capstone is a year-long course sequence comprising two distinct portions: a preparatory course in data science topics and collaborative research skills (PSTAT197A/CMPSC190DD, offered fall term) and two experiential learning courses in which students work in teams on interdisciplinary projects sponsored by an external partner and advised by a technical specialist (PSTAT197B-C/CMPSC190DE-DF, offered winter and spring terms). The course sequence culminates with a public showcase of student work.

For participating project sponsors, the program offers opportunities to engage in mentorship, advance research agendas, and establish collaborative partnerships.