Data science capstone at UCSB
Collaborative research experiences for undergraduates in interdisciplinary data science, computational science, and statistics
- Applications for the 2026-2027 capstone program are now open! [Apply here] by Friday, June 12th for your application to be considered. Admission decisions will be sent out by July 1st. Space is limited and admission is not guaranteed.
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 mentored 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.