About the Corporate Partners Cohort

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. 

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Eligibility

Any undergraduate student enrolled in Purdue University can apply (first-year students and continuing students are both welcome).

Residential Component

  • New Incoming Students: Living in Data Mine residential space is required unless you are in the Honors College or have other special accommodations needed.
  • The Housing Reapplication process typically begins in September. Please monitor your Purdue email for communications as details are finalized. The reapplication process will take place in the Housing Portal.
  • Your roommate (in most cases) will be a member of The Data Mine.
  • 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 11100, 21100, 31100, 41100 (3 credits, numerous sections available) Corporate Partners I, III, V, or VII

Spring

  • TDM 10200, 20200, 30200, 40200 (1 credit; 5 sections available) The Data Mine II, IV, VI, or VIII
  • TDM 11200, 21200, 31200, 41200 (3 credits, numerous sections available) Corporate Partners II, 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