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Program Information

While there are many summer programs in STEM, BDSY offers a distinctive experience:

  • Hands-on Research: Work on real-world projects under the guidance of expert faculty and graduate students.
  • Interdisciplinary Learning: Explore the intersection of big data, biostatistics, and human health.
  • Professional Development: Gain valuable skills and network with peers and mentors.
  • Yale Community: Immerse yourself in the vibrant academic environment of Yale University.

By participating in BDSY, you'll gain a competitive edge and be well-prepared to contribute to the future of data-driven healthcare.

Support

2025 Support Details

Funded by NHLBI, SIBS participants receive:

  • On-campus housing for the duration of the program
  • $1,600 stipend
  • Up to $750 in travel support
  • $750 meal plan allowance

Topics

2025 Topical Lectures will include:

  • Data Acquisition, Database Management
  • Common computing platform, Linux environment
  • Data Structures
  • Data Integration and Linkage
  • Data Visualization
  • Data Equity
  • Epidemiology
  • Probability and Statistical Inference
  • Cloud, Parallel and Distributed Computing
  • Optimization
  • Sampling Methods: Markov chain Monte Carlo
  • Medical Informatics/Computing
  • Matrix Computation
  • Bias and Confounding, Missing Data, Causal Inference
  • Precision Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Machine Learning, Graphical Models, Sparse Learning with Matrices, Social Network Analysis, Imaging

Program Sponsors

Many Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors!

The Big Data Summer Immersion at Yale (BDSY) is presently funded by the generous support of: