Data Science

Whether you're delving into the digital humanities, tackling biomedical challenges, navigating STEM projects, or exploring social sciences or the arts, we have the expertise to help you map out your computational strategies effectively.

We understand that every research endeavor is unique, and thus, we offer varying levels of support. From consulting on project setup and data management to assisting in in-depth computational tasks, we adapt and right-size our involvement to suit your project's needs.

Our team is committed to offering comprehensive data science support, ensuring you have the resources and expertise you need.

While data often evokes thoughts of numbers and statistics, we recognize that it extends beyond the quantitative realm. Texts, artworks, music, and various other forms of unstructured data offer rich, nuanced insights that require unique methods of interpretation. 

• Broad Definitions
• Data Humanism and Critical Data Science Approaches
• Addressing Subjectivity, Imprecision, Interpretation
• Working with Qualitative Sources
• Storytelling

In a world where numbers often take center stage, we champion the value of qualitative analysis in enriching our understanding and interpretation of the data landscape.

In the increasingly complex world of research, data modeling plays a pivotal role in understanding and predicting behaviors, trends, and outcomes. We offer support in key data modeling domains to assist you in unlocking the potential of your data:

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Statistics

Our team is dedicated to helping you leverage these powerful data modeling tools, enabling you to create models that are accurate, reliable, and insightful for your specific research questions.

Visualization is a powerful means of exploring, understanding, and communicating data. Through visually engaging representations, complex data can be made intuitive and insightful. We provide support across a range of visualization techniques:

• Data Storytelling:
• Mapping
• Reporting & Dashboarding

Let us help you unlock the storytelling potential of your data, providing you with the tools and techniques to create visually striking, informative, and compelling visualizations.

Having access to high-quality datasets is a cornerstone of impactful research. We facilitate access to a range of datasets from open-access data to Dartmouth-licensed, aiding you in fueling your research with the right data.

Data Hosting

We host third-party data securely, complying with publisher licenses and enabling easy analysis. Our service provides an environment that not only ensures the integrity and safety of your data but also enables smooth access and collaboration.

Gallup Microdata

We provide access to Gallup Microdata, a rich repository of public opinion data spanning decades. Whether you're investigating political attitudes, economic trends, or social issues, Gallup's extensive dataset can lend invaluable insights to your research.

Web of Science XML Data

For researchers seeking comprehensive bibliographic and citation data, we offer access to the Web of Science XML dataset. This robust resource aids in citation analysis, bibliometrics, and exploration of research trends across various disciplines.

Data Licensing & Use

If you need data that Dartmouth doesn't currently have, we can assist with discovery, acquisition, licensing, and use of third-party data. Our team, including dedicated subject librarians, will guide you through the process, leveraging resources such as LibGuides to identify and access relevant datasets. We provide options to help you get the data you need while ensuring compliance with all licensing and usage agreements.

We strive to ensure that Dartmouth's research community has access to a wide range of valuable datasets, supporting the breadth and depth of your research endeavors.