The Nebula Research Data Fellowship is an experiential learning initiative that empowers students with data analysis skills through research. Sponsored by the Associate Dean for Research Office in the Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland (UMD), Nebula is a bilateral fellowship based on a one-to-one mentorship model that pairs undergraduate engineers with graduate-level supervisors to conduct a semester-long research project with data analysis at its center.  These research experiences foster essential data science skills, critical thinking, collaboration with academic researchers, and the opportunity to solve real-world problems across various engineering fields.

Nebula Fellowship Goals:

• Develop a future workforce for data-driven industries and the U.S. research enterprise

• Enhance data literacy, research competencies, and teamwork 

• Foster critical-thinking and problem-solving skills through collaborative exploration

Benefits to Nebula Undergraduate Researchers:

• Research experience and transferrable data analysis skills

• Communications experience and coaching 

• Potential for ongoing research experiences within the lab after the semester ends

• Networking and resume building

Benefits to Nebula Supervisors:

• Experience in mentoring and project management

• Coaching in personnel management

• Networking and resume building