Fuel the Future of Public Health Data Science
At Yale School of Public Health in 2025, the Big Data Summer Immersion program opened doors for undergraduates to explore data science and public health in new ways. Your gift ensures students can continue to experience this journey in the future.
BDSY students reviewing letters from legendary Indian statistician PC Mahalanobis at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
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Student Perspectives
Meet Our Students
Students from the Big Data Summer Immersion at Yale share how the program shaped their perspectives on public health and data science. From discovering new tools to envisioning future careers, these stories highlight the power of data to create real-world impact.
Isabella Summe University of Chicago
“I came in with a strong technical background in data science but little exposure to biological or public health applications. This program showed me the real-world impact of applying my skills in these areas.”
Quinn Hungerford University of Texas
“I now know I want to keep working where data science meets real-world impact—whether leading projects or diving deeper technically with a master’s.”
Akshay Kumar Harvard University
“I’ve also realized how much math and statistics are involved in public health—something I hadn’t considered before. Now, I’m seriously thinking about pursuing graduate school, maybe even a PhD, because I genuinely enjoy the academic environment and the type of work we did here.”
Leo Hickey Vassar College
“Working with survival analysis data helped me see how machine learning can reshape clinical decisions.”
Now More Than Ever
With uncertainty around future funding, private support has become critical for continuing our work. Your gift ensures students can access the training they need to become tomorrow’s data-driven problem-solvers.
Funding the Next Generation of Public Health Data Scientists
To ensure your gift supports the program:
Go to the Yale School of Public Health Giving Page (link below).
Select the option to make a gift.
In the “Special Instructions” or “Other designation” field, please write:
“BDSY” or
“Big Data Summer”
All gifts with this note will be directed to the Big Data Summer Immersion at Yale program.
