Data science refers to methods, processes and tools that allow a user to extract useful information from complex data collections. A highly interdisciplinary field, data science involves expertise in computer science, statistics and mathematics, including data mining, machine learning, visualization, statistical inference, predictive modeling, data management and high performance computing. Effectively applying these methods is critical for organizations and companies to make decisions and drive innovation.
Data science-related work spans the entire UBC. Computer scientists, statisticians and mathematicians housed in the Faculty of Science create a unique interdisciplinary hub of data science expertise and have strong connections to researchers across the university. With established partnerships with British Columbia’s information technology, biotechnology and resources industries, UBC researchers are well-positioned to help advance data-driven innovation across the province.
