Data Science
Learn to harness data and understand its societal consequences.
Training in data science at Lewis & Clark will not merely make you more employable, but also cultivate lifelong interdisciplinary learning. With a data science minor, you will be capable of tackling wicked problems and working for the global good. The field of data science is dedicated to quantitative problem solving, and our coursework will teach you best practices in data collection, management, measurement, visualization, analysis, and inference. You will not only learn to harness data, but also understand its societal consequences. Because data science focuses on quantitative analysis in application—for example, in the domains of politics, economics, health, or technology—it requires substantial critical thinking in conjunction with sufficient understanding of context. We will make sure you know how to get the numbers and how to understand what they mean.
Claire Baco BA ’25More about ClaireI chose to major in economics because I like that it has such a wide range of applications—to everything from everyday life to international trade networks. And I chose MENA for my minor because I value intercultural knowledge as an important aspect of being a global citizen.
Whitney Maxfield BA ’25More about WhitneyMy favorite class so far has been Biological Core Concepts: Systems. I love the way it expanded how I view the world around me and helped solidify my passion for biology.
Adam Schwarz BA ’23More about AdamMy favorite class was Algorithm Design and Analysis. It helped me get a better understanding of what it is like to work in the computer science field.
