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Impact Report 2023-2025

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Announcing our third Impact Report (2023-2025), sharing stories about the people and ideas that make up the HDSI community.

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Generative AI Workshops

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Weekly spring semester Generative AI workshops starting February 20th.

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HDSI Postdoctoral Fellowships

The HDSI Postdoctoral Fellows work independently over a two-to-three year fellowship with the guidance and partnership of Harvard University faculty.

Harvard Data Science Review

As an open access platform of the HDSI, Harvard Data Science Review (HDSR) aspires to be a global forum on everything data science and data science for everyone.

Research Programs

The HDSI supports research in data science methodology and applications through multiple programs that align with research interests across Harvard Schools.

Industry Engagement

Learn from industry data scientists about the role data science plays in their organization, the methods and techniques being used, and their own career trajectory.

Upcoming Events

Feb
20

Leveling Up with Generative AI: The Foundation

On February 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Feb
27

Leveling Up with Generative AI: The Coder

On February 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Mar
03

Francesca Dominici: AI’s Climate Catch-22

On March 3, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Causal Seminar: Davide Viviano

On March 3, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Mar
06

Leveling Up with Generative AI: The Power User

On March 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Mar
27

Embeddings, Foundation Models in Science, and Privacy

On March 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm

News + Announcements

  • Reflections from the Inaugural AI Summit at Harvard
    In October 2025, the Harvard Data Science Initiative (HDSI) and Harvard Data Science Review (HDSR) co-hosted the Inaugural AI Summit with Archerman Capital….
  • Newly Funded: Six Competitive Research Awards
    The Harvard Data Science Initiative Competitive Research Fund provides targeted seed and bridge funding to Harvard faculty who propose novel methods, innovations, or solutions to data science challenges. Since 2017 the HDSI has provided over $2.2 Million in funding across the University. Learn more about the Competitive Research Fund. Decoding Gene Regulation with DNA Large…
  • Newly Funded: Gospel Music and the Marketplace
    Led by Charrise Barron, this project builds the first comprehensive dataset and visualization suite tracing the theological, musical, and market trajectory of gospel music from the 1980s to the present. Using Billboard gospel and Christian charts alongside RIAA data, the team will compile chart histories, sales and streaming metrics, and thematic information for top songs…

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