Mississippi State University Data Science

Summer Internship Spotlight 🌟

Congratulations to Brennan Butler on his Data Science Internship with Wabtec Corporation! This summer, Brennan worked with the Materials Team to automate Power BI reports, helping improve efficiency and reduce manual data entry. Congrats!

We’d like to introduce you to Kaci McDill! She recently graduated from Mississippi State University with her Master of Applied Data Science degree. Read below to learn about the real-world skills she gained through the program.

“Earning my MADS degree expanded the way I approach challenges. I gained practical skills in data analysis, machine learning, and visualization that allow me to make data-driven decisions and create solutions with real organizational impact.”

At Mississippi State, our students don’t just learn the theory behind data science; they develop the technical skills and hands-on experience needed to solve meaningful problems across industries.

Congrats, Kaci!

Congratulations to Claire Venable on an incredible summer internship with Louisiana Blue! 🎉 We’re proud to see our students putting their data science skills to work in healthcare analytics and making an impact through machine learning.

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Data Science intern looks like? Follow along as Abigail takes us through a day of consulting & analytics projects, exploring Chicago, and making the most of her internship experience!

Ever wonder how TikTok seems to know exactly what you want to watch? 👀

The answer is AI! Every like, share, comment, and even how long you watch a video helps train TikTok’s recommendation system to create a personalized feed just for you.

This summer, Cooper Lipscomb is gaining hands-on experience as a Data Analytics Intern at O’Neal Steel! From building Power BI dashboards to improving analytics performance and documenting data models, he’s developing skills that will make a lasting impact.

Congratulations, Cooper! We can’t wait to see all you accomplish this summer!

This week we’re highlighting Tate Wells, a Data Analytics Intern at PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi! Through hands-on experience creating data visualizations with Tableau, Tate is helping teams make data-driven decisions while applying what she’s learned in the classroom.

We’re proud to see our students gaining real-world experience and making an impact!

Career Spotlight: Data Analyst

Data analysts use data to uncover insights, identify trends, and support better decision-making across industries.

From Netflix suggestions to predicting pizza delivery times 🍕
AI is everywhere!

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 graduates, Kait Johnson, Colin Moschella, and Riley Tuccio! 🎓

We are so proud of all they have accomplished and cannot wait to see where their futures take them! 📊