Data science capstone at UCSB
Collaborative research experiences for undergraduates in interdisciplinary data science, computational science, and statistics
Note: The page is currently under construction as we implement updates for the upcoming 2025-2026 capstone class.
Announcements
- Applications for the 2025-2026 capstone class are open until Friday, August 1st, 2025! Add codes will be distributed to admitted students on September 9th, 2025. Application form
Welcome to the homepage for UC Santa Barbara’s data science capstone.
The capstone aims to provide students with hands-on research training and career development opportunities related to data science. It is equally suitable for students interested in entering the job market as it is for those considering graduate school – we partner with both industry and academic project advisors to offer research experiences spanning a breadth of application domains!
For participating students, the capstone is a year-long course sequence comprising two distinct portions: a preparatory course in data science topics and collaborative research skills (PSTAT197A/CMPSC190DD, offered Fall term) and two experiential learning courses in which students work in teams on interdisciplinary projects sponsored by an external partner and advised by a technical specialist (PSTAT197B-C/CMPSC190DE-DF, offered Winter and Spring terms). The course sequence culminates with a public showcase of student work.
For participating project advisors, the program offers opportunities to engage in mentorship, advance research agendas, and establish collaborative partnerships.