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- 1University of Rhode Island Launches Computational Social Science PhD▼Computational Social Science Phd
The University of Rhode Island is offering a PhD programme in Computational Social Science, a field combining data science, statistics and computing with the study of human behaviour and society. The announcement is drawing attention from prospective students and researchers interested in interdisciplinary training at the intersection of social science and data-driven methods.
- 2Jonathan Mummolo to Lead Princeton Center for Data-Driven Social Science▼Jonathan Mummolo Tapped to Lead Center for Data-Driven Social Science
Jonathan Mummolo has been appointed to lead Princeton University's Center for Data-Driven Social Science, according to an announcement from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Mummolo, known for his work on research methods and political data science, will guide the center's efforts to apply computational and statistical approaches to social science research.
- 3University of Rhode Island to launch computational social science PhD▼URI to launch new computational social science doctoral program – Rhody Today
The University of Rhode Island is preparing to launch a new doctoral program in computational social science, according to Rhody Today. The program will train graduate students to apply computational and data-driven methods to social science research questions. Details on enrollment timelines and faculty involvement have not yet been widely reported, but the announcement marks a notable expansion of URI's graduate offerings.
- 4Entrepreneur who missed IIT by 0.01 builds startup success●From 'lower middle class' Tamil family, he missed IIT Madras CSE by 0.01, was rejected by MIT. Today, he
A story circulating in Indian media recounts how a man from a lower middle class Tamil family missed a seat in IIT Madras computer science by a margin of 0.01 and was rejected by MIT, yet went on to achieve notable success, reportedly in the startup world. The tale of near-misses turned triumph is drawing attention as an inspirational story of resilience.