Meet the MS Faculty Director: MS-DSP Program Overview & Application Process
Want to turn complex data into smarter policy?
Join us for an inside look at the Brooks School’s Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (MS-DSP), a 12-month, STEM-designated master’s program.
Meet MS Degree Faculty Director Anne Byrne and Assistant Professor Nico Bottan for an overview of the MS-DSP program and learn how its interdisciplinary curriculum prepares graduates to combine data science, AI, statistics, and public policy to solve complex challenges across sectors.
You’ll explore:
- How the curriculum combines data science, AI, machine learning, statistics, ethics, and public policy.
- How Cornell faculty integrate research, hands-on projects, and real-world learning throughout the program.
- How the MS-ESP capstone prepares students for data-driven careers across the private sector, government, consulting, healthcare, and nonprofits.
- What it’s like to study in a collaborative, cohort environment with close faculty mentorship at the Brooks School.
- How the Brooks School’s Office of Career Development supports students through career coaching, networking opportunities, and professional development.
- The admissions process and application requirements.
Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 12:00pm to 12:45 p.m. ET
Location: Zoom – Register Now
Start Date: October 1, 2026
Start Time: 12:00 pm