PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD JAVERIANA · COLOMBIA
Data Science and Design Thinking
Certificate · Taught in en
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- Taught by Professor Jennifer Widom, Dean of Engineering at Stanford University.Expert Instruction
- Focus on practical skills in Data Science and Design Thinking methodologies.Skill Development
- Opportunity to network with students from various Colombian universities.Networking
- Contributes to building a strong engineering ecosystem in Colombia.Ecosystem Building
- In-person, face-to-face learning experience.Modality
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana offers short, intensive courses in Data Science and Design Thinking, delivered by world-renowned scholar Professor Jennifer Widom. These programs are designed to equip students with essential skills in data analysis, manipulation, and visualization, as well as the principles of design thinking. The Data Science course is primarily for engineering students with programming experience, while the Design Thinking course is suitable for advanced high school students and those in engineering and design fields. Both courses emphasize interaction with students from diverse institutions and regions across Colombia.
Curriculum
The Data Science course is a 3-day intensive program covering an overview of data science, data analysis using spreadsheets, and data visualization. The Design Thinking course is a 1-day program. Specific module details are provided for the Data Science course.
- Course Modules
- Module O1: Overview of Data Science - Promises and Pitfalls, Tools and TechniquesO1
- Module S1: Data Analysis Using SpreadsheetsS1
- Module V1: Data Visualization Using SpreadsheetsV1
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for the Data Science course?
- Applicants must be excellent engineering students with some programming skills, officially registered for the first semester of 2022. A letter of recommendation from an academic authority is also required.
- What are the entry requirements for the Design Thinking course?
- The Design Thinking course is suitable for advanced high school students, or university students in engineering and design fields. Applicants must be officially registered for the first semester of 2022 and provide a letter of recommendation.
- How long are the courses?
- The Data Science course is a 3-day intensive program. The Design Thinking course is a 1-day program.
- When are the courses offered?
- The courses were scheduled for July 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2022.
- Who teaches the courses?
- Both courses are taught by Professor Jennifer Widom, Dean of Engineering at Stanford University.
Entry requirements
Data Science CourseExcellent engineering students with some acquired skills in programming.
Design Thinking CourseAdvanced high school students, or engineering and design students.
Students must be officially registered in the most recent academic period (first semester of 2022). A letter of recommendation from an academic authority of the student's institution is required. For the Data Science course, 20 seats are guaranteed for engineering schools members of ACOFI.
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How to apply
1. Confirm EligibilityEnsure you meet the prerequisites for either the Data Science (programming skills required) or Design Thinking (advanced high school or university student) course. You must be officially registered as a student for the first semester of 2022.
2. Obtain Recommendation LetterRequest a letter of recommendation from an academic authority at your current institution.
3. Contact ACOFI (for Data Science)If you are from an engineering school that is a member of ACOFI, contact ACOFI directly regarding the guaranteed seats for the Data Science course.
4. Submit ApplicationSubmit your application along with the letter of recommendation. Specific application submission details are not provided but are generally handled through the university's admissions or program office.
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for the Data Science course?
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Applicants must be excellent engineering students with some programming skills, officially registered for the first semester of 2022. A letter of recommendation from an academic authority is also required.
What are the entry requirements for the Design Thinking course?
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The Design Thinking course is suitable for advanced high school students, or university students in engineering and design fields. Applicants must be officially registered for the first semester of 2022 and provide a letter of recommendation.
How long are the courses?
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The Data Science course is a 3-day intensive program. The Design Thinking course is a 1-day program.
When are the courses offered?
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The courses were scheduled for July 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2022.
Who teaches the courses?
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Both courses are taught by Professor Jennifer Widom, Dean of Engineering at Stanford University.