Source: NCSU COLLEGE OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES, 6/4/21


The future of agriculture can largely be described in two words: big data. Unprecedented amounts of data have already been collected from satellites, drones, underground sensors, and all forms of on-the-ground machinery—and much more data is needed to drive better research, public policy and decisions in the field.

Right now, few people can use this agricultural data to its maximum potential, but the new and innovative Agricultural Data Science Certificate course offered through NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will create graduates who can do just that—and more.

Daniela Jones, research assistant professor at NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and coordinator of the new 12-credit certificate program, says these students will be well positioned to help solve some of the world’s grandest issues in agriculture.

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