Data Science Pathways

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Data Science Pathways logo.

Sponsor:

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

PI:

Dr. Larry Fulton, Dr. Melinda Villagran, and Dr. Francis Mendez

Research Pillar(s):

An icon of a road with a leaf cluster as the middle pavement marking.
A briefcase icon with a Red Cross symbol, meant to represent the STEM and Healthcare Workforce priority.
A head icon with a heart in place of a brain, meant to represent the Personal Health and Wellbeing pillar.
An icon of an medical monitor showing heart beat activity, meant to represent the Digital Healthcare Transformation pillar.
An ambulance moving at high speed with the siren on, meant to represent the Emergency Preparedness pillar.

Data Science Pathways (DSP) is a world-class, cost-free online program designed for healthcare and industry professionals to provide pathways to a data science degree, certification, career advancements, or fast-tracked career. Hosted on the Zeus platform, the program is taught by leading data science experts from universities in the Texas State University System, equipping participants with the most current skills and knowledge required by high-demand careers.

DPS addresses the workforce need for data analytics competencies and credentials in the Texas Innovation Corridor by offering access to analytical and data literacy education to Texans, regardless of undergraduate degree or preparation. 

Collaborators and Contributors

Headshot of Dr. Larry Fulton.

Dr. Larry Fulton

Collaborator

Visiting Professor, Boston College

Headshot of Melinda Villagran.

Dr. Melinda Villagran

Executive Director, THRC
Headshot of Dr. Francis Mendez.

Dr. Francis Mendez

Faculty Fellow, THRC

Professor, Information Systems and Analytics

Dr. Emmanuel Alanis,
Associate Professor, Finance and Economics

Dr. Min Kyung An,
Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University

Mainak Bardhan,
Platform and Applied Intelligence Director, Accenture

Prakash Bhargrave,
Vice President for Client Success, SOAL Technologies

Dr. Hyuk Cho,
Professor, Sam Houston State University

Carey Chou,
Data Science Managing Director, HEB

Dr. Diane Dolezel,
Associate Professor, Health Information

Dr. Sasha Dong,
Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering

Dr. Tahir Eken,
Professor, Information Systems and Analytics

Dr. Byron Gao,
Associate Professor, Computer Science

Dr. Di Gao,
Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University

Ken Glass,
Industry Strategist and Solutions Architect, Client Solutions, Dell

Dr. Barbara Hewitt,
Associate Professor, Health Information Management

Dr. Melinda Holt,
Professor, Sam Houston State University

Dr. Vera Ioudina,
Professor of Instruction, Mathematics

Biljana Jovanova,
Manager of Data Science, HEB

Dr. Doo Young Kim,
Associate Professor, Sam Houston State University

Dr. Dincer Konur,
Associate Professor, Information Systems and Analytics

Dr. Chul-Ho Lee,
Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Dr. Li-Jen Lester,
Associate Professor, Sam Houston State University

Dr. Fan Liang,
Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University

Dr. Qingzhong “Frank” Liu,
Associate Professor, Sam Houston State University

Dr. Shadi Maleki,
Researcher, THRC

Dr. Vangelis Metsis,
Associate Professor, Computer Science

Jason Mock,
President, San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Masoud Moradi,
Assistant Professor, Marketing

David Olson,
Managing Director, Epiphany Angel Ventures

Colleen Pate,
Chief of Staff Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin Chamber

Dr. Van Vung Pham,
Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University

Dr. ABM Islam,
Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University

Dr. Tanzima Islam,
Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Dr. Apan Qasem,
Professor, Computer Science

Dr. Amar Rasheed,
Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University

Dr. Ram Shanmugam,
Professor, School of Health Administration

Dr. Narasimha Karpoor Shashidhar,
Associate Professor, Sam Houston State University

Dr. Xiaoxi Shen,
Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Julie Snyder,
Chief Executive Officer, Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce

Barbara Thomason,
Director of Workforce, Business Retention and Expansion, Greater San Marcos Partnerships

Dr. Damian Valles,
Associate Professor, Ingram School of Engineering

Dr. Cihan Varol,
Professor, Sam Houston State University

Dr. Alex White,
Professor, Mathematics

Dr. Bing Zhou,
Associate Professor, Sam Houston State University

Dr. Emily Zhu,
Assistant Professor, Information Systems and Analytics

Dr. Fereshteh Zihagh,
Assistant Professor, Marketing

PARTNERS

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Texas State University Logo
Lamar University
DASCA logo.
Texas State University System logo.
HEB logo.
Accenture logo.
Austin Chamber logo.
Dell logo.
Epiphany Angel Ventures logo.
Greater San Marcos Partnerships logo.
Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce logo.
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce logo.
SOAL Technologies logo.
Tailored Brands logo.
Accelerating Credentials of Purpose and Value Grant Program logo.
AMD logo.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board logo.

30+ PhD Faculty Contribute to DSP

3 Universities Partner with the Program

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