Founded in 2019, the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science, UVA’s 12th school, has quickly positioned itself as a data science global leader in teaching and research.
The School of Data Science was established at a critical time, as the volume of global data continues to double every two years, creating an increasing demand for skilled data scientists. Over the past five years, the School has addressed this shortage by fostering interdisciplinary research and teaching, as well as forming robust partnerships with the private sector and government.
Data science impacts numerous fields, including economics, the environment, finance, health care, policy, and technology. By partnering with the School of Data Science, organizations can advance knowledge, engage with future data scientists, and demonstrate their commitment to this growing field, thereby paving the way for collaboration and innovative projects.
Investing in UVA’s School of Data Science provides companies with a unique opportunity to engage with faculty experts, influence academic curriculum to align with industry needs, and recruit top talent from a pool of highly trained graduates at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. By partnering with the School of Data Science, your company can be at the forefront of shaping the future of this transformative field while harnessing cutting-edge advancements to fuel your organization’s success. Together, we can turn data into actionable insights, create impactful solutions, and drive meaningful positive change in society. Join us in leading the next era of data-driven innovation and excellence.
Contact:
Stephanie Fentress
Director of Development
School of Data Science
University of Virginia
Phone: 434-243-9050
Email: sfentress@virginia.edu
Founding Partner ($50,000+)
- Invitation for company leadership to attend a dinner with the Dean and other industry experts and representatives from the Data Science Industry Partners Program
- Co-develop case studies with faculty for the B.S. in Data Science (BSDS) by creating real-world scenarios for educational use
- Offer BSDS students the opportunity to participate in a cooperative education program, or “Co-Op,” during their fourth year, enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings, gain valuable industry experience, and build professional networks before graduating
- Invitation for your employees to support extended curriculum development within our academic programs.
- Opportunities to serve as guest instructors within School of Data Science academic programs
- Opportunity to host School of Data Science faculty through a “Scholar Residency” at your company
- Engage with the School’s Office of Equity and Inclusion on school-wide programming and thought partnership
- Host students and alumni for networking events at your organization
- Engage with faculty to explore sponsored research projects
- Host a dedicated “Company” Day at the School of Data Science (twice per year)
- Plus all benefits included in the Partner Level
Partner ($25,000-$49,999)
- Opportunity to present to students in class or information session (once per semester)
- Participate in tech talks and/or ”in-residence” programs with Career Services
- Host dedicated “Company” Day in the Corporate Commons at the School of Data Science (once per year)
- Social media co-creation and cross-sharing opportunities (once per semester)
- Company highlighted on the Data Science Industry Partners website with a partner profile page
- Plus all benefits included in the Friend Level
Friend ($10,000-$24,999)
- Personalized recruiting strategy meeting with Career Services Team
- Social media co-creation and cross-sharing opportunities (once per year)
- Resume book of Data Science students (BSDS, MSDS)
- Recognition as a “Data Science Industry Partner” at Datapalooza, Women in Data Science, and other flagship events
- Plus all benefits included in the Sponsor Level
Sponsor ($5,000-$9,999)
- Priority invitations for niche and major UVA-wide recruiting events
- Company logo displayed digitally throughout the School of Data Science lobby and in the Corporate Commons
- Company listed as a “Data Science Industry Partner” on the School website
- Recognition on welcome screens during visits to the School of Data Science