Welcome to the Center for Data Science and Analytics

The Center for Data Science and Analytics (CDSA) is the focal point for applied interdisciplinary analytical research at 网红头条. Housed in the School of Data Science and Analytics, CDSA engages affiliated faculty from across the university鈥檚 eleven colleges to execute cutting edge research to address current challenges and opportunities related to big data and data science. Everything we do is guided by the motto, 鈥淪tudents First鈥�.

To assist the faculty, CDSA employs Ph.D. students in Data Science and Analytics as well as master鈥檚 students from several affiliated analytics programs, to work on research sponsored by commercial and governmental agencies along with initiatives that engage with the local community for social good.

The Center for Data Science and Analytics Research offers a range of options for both organizations and individuals to get involved. These include research labs that solve real-world problems in partnership with sponsoring organizations, employee upskilling workshops, online certificate programs, student mentoring programs, networking events, and more.

For more details on our offerings and ways to engage, click here. 

Current Corporate Research Partnerships

Current partnerships logos of Gerorgia DJJ, Equifax, Wellstar, Blue Cross & Blue Sheild of Tennesse, Myers and Stauffer, The Home Depot and Travelers logos

The Center for Data Science and Analytics (CSDA) has partnered with numerous companies in a variety of industries over the years to execute research projects featuring our faculty and students. Research methodologies have included automation, deep learning, facial recognition, machine learning, neural networks, predictive analysis, statistics, and text mining.

Our labs focus on providing experiential learning for KSU鈥檚 graduate students as well as research support. Sponsored labs provide faculty and students with the opportunity to generate papers for peer reviewed publications, articles, and conference talks. These publications and presentations are a critical component of faculty and student advancement. Everything we do puts students first.

About the Center Director

Priya Sarathy

Priya Sarathy is the Director of the Center for Data Science and Analytics in the School of Data Science and Analytics at 网红头条. She brings more than 25 years of experience across industry, consulting, and academia, with leadership roles at AT&T, IBM, SAS, Equifax, and Truist. Her professional background spans applied analytics, data science platforms, fraud and risk analytics, and enterprise data transformation.

Prior to joining KSU, Dr. Sarathy founded Wheel Data Strategies, where she worked with organizations to modernize data foundations, extend analytics strategies to incorporate generative AI capabilities, and enable responsible AI adoption. She is the author of AI Leadership Compass: 7 Moves for Your AI Success and a frequent speaker on AI fluency, data governance, and analytics leadership. Through her book, she  actively promotes practical ways AI leaders can nurture AI innovation mindsets within their teams.

Within CDSA, Dr. Sarathy focuses on advancing applied research, strengthening industry collaboration, and expanding experiential learning opportunities that support student career readiness and innovation in data science and analytics.

Contact CDSA
E-mail: cdsa@kennesaw.edu | Office: J 3238
Street Address: 680 Arntson Drive
MD 9044
Marietta, GA 30060

Past Research and Mission Support Partners

Past CDSA Partners logos include; Alcon, Cobb and Douglas Public Health, Cona Coke One Services, Emerson, Ermas, Fortiva, Georgia-Pacific, GE Power, IHG Hotels & Resorts, MagMutual, Novelis, Office of Navel Research, Shaw, Spanx, Southern Company, Truist.