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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