Data Science Virtual Institute 2026

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM until Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00


Designed specifically for high school students, the Data Science Virtual Institute is a hands-on, three-day virtual experience facilitated by Juniata's professors that introduces you to the tools, concepts, and career paths shaping today's data-driven world. There is a $100 non-refundable certificate fee.

No experience required - just curiosity!

You will:
  • Explore how data is collected, cleaned, and visualized
  • Learn the basics of statistics and why they matter
  • Try AI and machine learning concepts
  • Learn natural language tools you can use right now
  • Experience real-world environmental data projects
  • Explore college and career pathways in data science
  • Build skills for school, college, and future careers
  • Earn a certificate to include on college applications & your resume

Program Schedule (12:00-3:00 p.m. EST every day): 

Day 1 - Getting Started with Data Science
- Welcome & Introductions
- How Data Science Works: Collecting, cleaning, and visualizing data
- Statistics for Understanding Data

Day 2 - AI, Careers & Tools You Can Use
- Careers Paths in Data Science & Professional/Student Panel
- Data, AI, and Machine Learning
- Natural Language Tools

Day 3 - Real-World Data Applications
- Story Maps: Turning data into interactive visuals
- Predicting Nature: Trees & random forests with watershed data
- Wrap-up & Next steps
 
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