About the Corporate Partners Cohort

**With the increased demand for our Corporate Partners program, we are limiting acceptance into the Corporate Partners cohort to second year students through graduate students. Participating in any Data Mine cohort during Fall 2025-Spring 2026 will give you priority for the Corporate Partners cohort during your second year. You can direct any additional questions to datamine@purdue.edu.**

Students describe their experience in The Data Mine like having an internship during the academic year – it is experiential learning at its best using project-based work and industry mentorship along the way. Students work with real-world data and real-world challenges ultimately helping them build data literacy skills they need to be successful in their future careers. 

Learn more about the student experience by watching the video!

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Eligibility

Any second year and above undergraduate student enrolled in Purdue University can apply.

Residential Component

  • The Housing Reapplication process – Please view the housing website at: https://www.housing.purdue.edu/my-housing/apply/index.html for updates
  • If you want to live on campus, it is necessary to complete a housing contract. (Completing a housing contract is a separate process from applying for a learning community.)

Duration

Fall and spring semesters

Required classes

The information below is subject to change.

Fall

  • TDM 10100, 20100, 30100, 40100 (1 credit; 5 sections available) The Data Mine I, III, V, or VII
  • TDM 21100, 31100, 41100 (3 credits, numerous sections available) Corporate Partners III, V, or VII

Spring

  • TDM 10200, 20200, 30200, 40200 (1 credit; 5 sections available) The Data Mine II, IV, VI, or VIII
  • TDM 21200, 31200, 41200 (3 credits, numerous sections available) Corporate Partners IV, VI, or VIII

Events and Activities

  • Weekly dinners with Data Mine participants
  • Faculty and TA office hours onsite in Hillenbrand
  • Seminars by visiting speakers, including practicing data scientists
  • Social gatherings with Data Mine members
  • Meals with campus and community leaders
  • Game / recreation nights
  • Career and graduate school panels
  • Hackathons / data competitions
  • Professional development activities
  • Tour of Purdue’s computational facilities