The Department of Statistics, Operations, and Data Science (SODS) prepares students to become leaders who shape industry, government, nonprofits and academia. By combining cross-disciplinary expertise in statistics, operations and data science with innovative research, we deliver transformative educational programs that empower graduates to make data-driven decisions and solve real-world challenges.
At SODS, collaboration is at the core of our mission. We foster a culture of diversity, inclusivity and collegiality, working with partners across Temple University, Greater Philadelphia and beyond to address pressing issues in fields like healthcare, finance, supply chain management, marketing and technology. Our success is measured by the impact of our faculty, graduates and research on society and the organizations we serve.
Our vision is to be a global leader in transforming students and faculty into pioneers in statistics, operations and data science. Through cutting-edge tools, methods and theories, we are committed to enabling principled, data-driven decisions that benefit society, government and business.
