Data science

Bucknell University publicly launched "Be the 'ray", the most ambitious comprehensive campaign in its history, on Nov. 6, 2026. With a $1 billion goal, the multiyear effort will strengthen scholarship programs, academic rigor, critical thinking, communication, adaptability and strong leadership.

EPA-funded project combines air quality monitoring, student research and community partnerships to address environmental and public health concerns in Shamokin, Mount Carmel and surrounding communities.

A new student-run thrift store offers a new group of students the opportunity to gain experience in operating a campus business while helping their peers shop more affordably and sustainably.

Former Bison baseball player Brendan Lowery '22 combines his passion for sports with the analytical and communication skills he developed at Bucknell to guide business decisions at FanDuel.

Psychology major Ava Sklar '28 created Bucknell Refit, an online platform that helps students exchange secondhand clothes while reducing waste and connecting with one another.

As the state puts new guardrails on rapidly expanding development, three Bucknell experts offer perspective on why data centers are coming, what they consume and how their impacts might be managed.

The Class of 2025 is finding success across industries and disciplines, with Bucknell graduates leveraging their critical thinking, leadership experiences and hands-on learning to launch impactful careers and pursue meaningful opportunities.

Professor Joe Wilck's career spans engineering, analytics and teaching, unified by a systems-thinking approach to improving real-world processes.

Yacine Bouabida '24 works at an AI startup helping companies save money on cloud computing, using experience he first developed through research at Bucknell.

Shaheryar Asghar '28, a double-major in psychology and economics from Lahore, Pakistan, is working across disciplines to custom build an education that will prepare him for a variety of careers.

Just before the Tony Awards, Professor Sam Gutekunst and Chris Kopac '25 uncover new insights into the risks and rewards of investing in Broadway.

Emanneul Mudungwe '28 is building skills for a future in wealth management through a hands-on data science experience.

Max Wilson '27 turned his love for football into an academic pursuit at Bucknell, using business analytics to explore NFL player rankings.

The computer science researchers found that 32-26 has the highest probability of being the next NFL scorigami in their paper, to be presented at the Winter Simulation Conference.

Kona Glenn '25 found her perfect fit at Bucknell, where she found a supportive community that encouraged her to pursue both engineering and rowing.

Sam Gutekunst, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Assistant Professor of Data Science, provides students with hands-on experiences that help them understand, apply and appreciate the significance of data science.

The new center will advance the scholarship of data science by fostering cross-college, data-integrated learning and excellence in data literacy among students.