{"632724":{"#nid":"632724","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Creates First Online Graduate Certificate in Data Science for the Chemical Industry","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EATLANTA - February 17, 2020 - The Georgia Institute of Technology has announced a new online graduate certificate program: Data Science for the Chemical Industry. As a collaboration between Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s College of Engineering and Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE), this credit-bearing program is the only credential of its kind, preparing chemical engineers with the skills and expertise they need for the future of work.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Georgia Tech provides a distinct academic experience bolstered by an outstanding reputation. Graduate education has become vitally important in today\u0026#39;s global community and this certificate program offers an opportunity for students to advance their education and career,\u0026quot; said Steve McLaughlin, dean of the College of Engineering and Southern Company chair. \u0026quot;Accessibility combined with challenging coursework and outstanding faculty will prepare these learners to take on leadership roles in their field.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs chemical, energy, and manufacturing companies worldwide race to take advantage of big data trends in what has become known as Industry 4.0, a key need for that sector is strong domain knowledge in chemical engineering coupled with skills in data science.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Data-driven methods will revolutionize chemical manufacturing, so chemical engineers with skills in this rapidly growing area will be at the vanguard of this trend. This new online program offers a powerful avenue for working engineers to lead the way in this important area,\u0026quot; said David Sholl, chair of the School of Chemical \u0026amp; Biomolecular Engineering and John F. Brock, III school chair.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDesigned to be completed in one-to-two years, the certificate consists of six hours of core coursework on foundational data science methods, with a strong emphasis on applications in the chemical process industry. An additional six hours of electives will provide the opportunity to focus on a specific area of interest and are selected from within Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s highly successful online master\u0026#39;s degree in analytics.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to addressing the needs of the chemical industry, these electives offer increased flexibility for learners who are looking for a more customized option. This type of credential is crucial in today\u0026#39;s workforce as it prepare learners with the skills and expertise they need to get ahead, without the long-term commitment of a master\u0026#39;s program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Technological advances are a key driver of change in our workplaces. Chemical engineers and other STEM professionals are particularly in need of career-long education because working with constantly evolving technology is such a central part of their jobs,\u0026quot; said Nelson Baker, dean of GTPE.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs an added benefit, the graduate certificate can either stand alone, be stacked as part of a master\u0026#39;s degree, or be pursued by learners already enrolled in master\u0026#39;s programs, thus enabling them to graduate with both a master\u0026#39;s and a graduate certificate in a certain area.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Online Graduate Certificate in Data Science for the Chemical Industry is currently accepting applications and will launch Aug. 17. Additional details on the program can be found at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/certificates\/cdsci\u0022\u003Epe.gatech.edu\/certificates\/cdsci\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Specialized credential seeks to bridge the data gap for chemical engineers in less time than it takes to earn a master\u0027s"}],"field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech launches specialized graduate certificate to bridge the data science gap for the chemical industry."}],"uid":"34615","created_gmt":"2020-02-20 16:55:09","changed_gmt":"2020-02-20 21:18:11","author":"Kelsey Harris","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-02-20T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2020-02-20T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"632723":{"id":"632723","type":"image","title":"Online Graduate Certificate in Data Science for the Chemical Industry","body":null,"created":"1582217694","gmt_created":"2020-02-20 16:54:54","changed":"1582217694","gmt_changed":"2020-02-20 16:54:54","alt":"Adult male looking at computer screen with an overlay of chemical engineering formulas across the screen.","file":{"fid":"240745","name":"Graduate_Certificate_Data_Science_Chemical_Industry.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Graduate_Certificate_Data_Science_Chemical_Industry.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Graduate_Certificate_Data_Science_Chemical_Industry.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":726489,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Graduate_Certificate_Data_Science_Chemical_Industry.jpg?itok=5_j6XE80"}}},"media_ids":["632723"],"groups":[{"id":"1258","name":"Professional Education"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Professional Education\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:gtpe-communications@pe.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Egtpe-communications@pe.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["gtpe-communications@pe.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}