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Data Science in Public Health: Building Next Generation Capacity
Nicholas Mirin1, Heather Mattie2, Latifa Jackson3
1Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York City, New York, United States of America.
Harvard Data Science Review
|April 20, 2026
Summary
Public health data science education is crucial for addressing health disparities. This review of top schools offers a 4-point formula to enhance data science training for a diverse public health workforce.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Data Science Education
Background:
- The rapid evolution of technology and data necessitates data science skills in public health.
- Novel data types and analysis methods can address research gaps but also risk perpetuating health disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize existing public health data science educational efforts at top-ranked schools.
- To inform curriculum development for broader reach and to integrate data science ethics.
- To synthesize 'outside-the-classroom' training to increase diversity in the field.
Main Methods:
- Review of public health courses and programs at top 10 U.S. and globally ranked schools.
- Examination of data science ethics course offerings.
- Synthesis of domestic and international training programs.
Main Results:
- Identified current educational practices in public health data science.
- Assessed the integration of data science ethics and population health principles.
- Synthesized findings from formal and informal training initiatives.
Conclusions:
- A 4-point formula is proposed to advance public health data science education.
- The goal is to cultivate a critical, inclusive workforce skilled in leveraging data for public health.
- This aims to improve public health outcomes and quality of life in the digital age.
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