At Ball State University, the Master of Science in Data Science is led by an interdisciplinary team of faculty with expertise in computing, statistics, and applied analytics. With experience spanning academia, research, and industry, they bring real-world relevance to an online program designed for today’s data-driven demands.
Our faculty are active scholars and practitioners at the forefront of areas like machine learning, predictive modeling, and big data analysis. They integrate hands-on tools, case studies, and current methodologies into their teaching, ensuring students gain the practical skills needed to analyze and interpret complex datasets across diverse domains.
Explore the profiles below to meet the experts guiding Ball State’s data science students toward impactful careers.

Program Director and Professor of Mathematical Sciences

Associate Professor of Geography

Associate Professor of Computer Science

Associate Professor of Finance

Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

Assistant Professor of Geography

Associate Teaching Professor of Psychological Science

Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

Associate Professor of Computer Science

Program Director and Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Data Science