Young Data Scientist
Young Data Scientist (YDS) is a residential summer program designed for high school students eager to explore the transformative power of data. Through hands-on experience with real-world data projects, students will dive into artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science while mastering essential tools in data science and economics. Our goal is to nurture the next generation of data enthusiasts—curious thinkers, insightful analysts, and bold innovators—equipped to harness data for meaningful impact.
Program dates: June 1, 2025 to June 7, 2025
Learning Experiences
Change the way you think!
Analyze and interpret data from different fields to change the way you perceive the world around you. Collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds driven by a shared goal to learn, analyze, question and solve.
Why is this exciting? Top universities and recruiters value students who can think beyond textbooks, connect ideas, and apply their knowledge to real-world problems.
Fun Fact: Statistics hides more than it tells. Learn how to see the full picture!
Learn data science and economic tools
Ever wondered how stock markets, global economies, or social trends work? Use programming, AI and machine learning to analyze real-world data. Learn fundamentals of predicting market trends to explore economic policies.
Why is this exciting? Data is the language of the future, and learning how to use it will help you uncover insights that drive major decisions in finance, business, and technology.
Fun Fact: Numbers tell stories—if you know how to listen!
At YDS, you will dive into a curriculum designed to equip you with the most in-demand skills in data science, economics, finance and artificial intelligence. Through hands-on learning and real-world applications, you will explore how data-driven technologies are transforming industries and shaping the future.
Train AI models to recognize patterns, make predictions, and automate decision-making using cutting-edge algorithms.
Decode complex economic trends, analyze policy impacts, and uncover insights that drive business and government decisions.
Learn to forecast market movements, assess investment risks, and build models that guide financial strategies.
Discover how companies use AI for customer insights, automation, and optimizing operations in industries like healthcare, e-commerce, and finance.
Master probability, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis to make data-backed decisions with confidence.
Transform raw data into interactive charts, graphs, and dashboards that tell compelling stories and drive impactful conclusions.
With a curriculum that blends theory, hands-on experience, and real-world problem-solving, YDS prepares you to lead the data revolution. Are you ready to explore the limitless possibilities of data science?
At YDS, you’ll work on real-world projects that apply your learning to major technological advancements:
Train AI to analyze and interpret images, a technology used in everything from security surveillance to medical diagnostics.
Build intelligent chatbots that understand natural language and enhance customer experiences in industries like retail and finance.
Explore the role of AI in self-driving cars by understanding how machine learning enables real-time decision-making.
Use predictive modeling to identify investment opportunities and assess risks in stock markets and cryptocurrency.
Apply data science to predict inflation, employment trends, and global economic shifts that influence policy decisions.
Design AI-powered recommendation systems like those used by Netflix, Amazon, and Spotify to personalize user experiences.
Associate Director of Data Science Institute
Associate Professor of Practice, Plaksha University
Program Chair, Data Science, Economics & Business (DSEB)
Chair Professor of Economics, Plaksha University
Admission Process
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Fill & upload your application
Meet for quick online interaction
Join us for the Summer Program
Fee Details
Program fees: Rs 55,000 + GST
Hands-on experience with real-world data project
Discover the power of data by working on real-world projects that solve important challenges in different fields like climate trends and business strategies! Like a true explorer, you will collect, clean, and analyze data to uncover meaningful insights that help make smarter decisions.
Why is this exciting? Hands-on projects will sharpen your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Fun Fact: You do not need any experience to get started—just curiosity and a willingness to explore! 🚀