Institute of Data Engineering, Analytics & Science
IDEAS is a partnership of University of Michigan-Flint faculty, students, community groups, local businesses and government.
So you want to transform data into impact?
IDEAS’ goal is to make connections among stakeholder groups, pairing one mission with another’s needs.
The Institute is always looking to expand its collection of partners and we encourage you to contact us if you have a project you’d like to partner on or are just curious about how you can get involved with the Institute.
Our Mission
An interdisciplinary hub for real-world data solutions
IDEAS coordinates research expertise across the university, connecting areas of opportunity with existing faculty skill sets.
How we can help you right now
Whether you’re a researcher, student, or community partner, we look forward to partnering with you.
Research Coordination
Coordinating research expertise in data science across the university, raising the academic profile of UM-Flint for research in these fields.
Community Partnerships
Engaging in outreach by partnering with local organizations to pair services with students’ needs to hone their skills on real-world data.
Student Development
Providing student support services for data projects across the university, coordinating scholarships and building real-world experience.