Become a Community Partner

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Overview

The Kansas Data Science Consortium (KDSC) engages students from universities across Kansas in real-world data analysis. Community Data Labs connects students to community organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to collaborate on the development of data science projects. This partnership brings real datasets into the classroom, so students at universities across Kansas can gain hands-on experience. In turn, partners are granted access to the data analysis, visualizations, and insights generated by the students at low or no cost. 

Community Data Labs are held at universities across Kansas including:

  • University of Kansas
  • Kansas State University
  • Wichita State University
  • Baker University
  • Butler Community College
  • Donnelly College
  • Johnson County Community College

We have some capacity beyond the classroom, and a limited number of projects may be assigned to our undergraduate research assistants. However, we cannot guarantee students will select these projects until the start of the next Spring semester. However, projects may be developed and datasets may be identified at any time and interested organizations are always welcome to reach out.

Get Started

What is a data science project?

Because we take an interdisciplinary approach to data science we are able to work with data from various sectors. We are currently working on projects which include photos, text, survey results, sensor readings, trade routes, and much more. This information is adapted to answer questions from our community partners. These questions are as varied as the partners which ask them. If your organization is seeking analysis, exploration, or insight, you could be a community partner.

2026 Community Data Lab Projects

 
SponsorProject
ARISESurface Water Drinking Water
ARISEUrban Food Production
Care BoardMonthly Visualizations
Industry Advisory BoardAI Dashboard Generator
Industry Advisory BoardFraud Detection
Industry Advisory BoardPredicting Disability Prevalence
Kansas City, MOBuilding Energy Performance Dashboard
KS Dept. of AgricultureConservation Spending
World BankTrade Associations & NTMs
ARISESurface Water Drinking Water
ARISEUrban Food Production

Join Us

If your organization may be a good fit for this initiative, email us at kansasdata@ku.edu. If you are unsure, KDSC staff will help diagnose a problem, identify relevant datasets, and establish a set of expectations for solutions.
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