Bowie state university data science and data analytics center

The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education has awarded Bowie State University a $638,000 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program. The grant will fund the establishment of a Data Science and Data Analytics Center at Bowie State University from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026. The Center will provide data science education, cybersecurity workforce development, and other STEM education and research initiatives. Bowie State University has a track record of delivering high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as supporting federal grants and contracts in areas such as teacher education, nursing, computer science, and agricultural research. As a sub-awardee, Bowie State University has contributed to projects involving DNA barcoding education, child care subsidies, and COVID-19 data visualization.