Data 8: A decade of transformative impact and counting

You can make a difference today for data science students!

Since its launch in fall 2015, the Data 8: Foundations of Data Science course has become a cornerstone of education at UC Berkeley. To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, we invite your support to sustain the data science program's legacy of innovation and impact.

As the largest major on campus, Data Science continues to uplift a community of scholars from academic disciplines across campus and beyond. 

Join us in commemorating this milestone — and help ensure that the next generation of Berkeley students has the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in a data-driven world. By supporting critical academic resources such as tutoring and student instruction, you empower all students to explore, excel and lead in data science. 

By providing a gift, you're not just supporting a course — you're investing in a legacy being replicated across the state, providing world-class data science education to community colleges and other UC campuses. 

Our commitment to accessibility means students never pay for textbooks, cloud computing or tutoring. Your generosity also provides a paid leadership experience for Data Science student instructors, helping them develop skills that will define their careers.

Student success stories

Defining Features of Data 8

• Applied: Students build data science skills through hands-on work with real-world examples, allowing them to connect STEM concepts to practical impact.
• Accessible: Designed without prerequisites in advanced math or programming, Data 8 is an inclusive starting point that draws students across disciplines and undergraduate majors. Its welcoming culture fosters a sense of belonging in STEM. 
• Supportive: A dedicated team of tutors help students succeed in this foundational course regardless of prior experience.
• Interdisciplinary: Data 8 empowers students to apply core data science concepts across diverse domains, enhancing broad applicability and relevance.

For more information about Data 8, email cdss-giving@berkeley.edu.

Thanks for your support!

Your gift will provide unrestricted support to the CDSS Data Science Undergraduate Instruction Fund, a fund that empowers students from every major at UC Berkeley to integrate highly valuable data science skills into their education. Uses of funding include, but are not limited to, Data 8, tutoring services, and student instruction. Funding that surpasses the goal will continue to support the operations of the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society.