Information Science & Engineering for the Public Sector (ISEPS) is an interdisciplinary graduate education collaborative designed as a dynamic framework that integrates a graduate certificate, competitive doctoral fellowships, and a collaborative intellectual community focused on data-driven solutions for public sector challenges. Bridging engineering, public policy, environmental science and data science, ISEPS bridges training across disciplines that include information science, AI, and public sector challenges through professional development and experiential learning to prepare scholars to harness data as a public good.
Explore how our interdisciplinary training combines coursework, seminars, and hands-on experiences to prepare scholars to leverage data science and AI for tackling complex public sector challenges.
Explore Program
Public sector challenges—from aging infrastructure to climate adaptation and public health—demand innovative, data-driven solutions. Our program equips scholars to integrate AI, engineering, and policy to design ethical, evidence-based strategies that strengthen systems and advance resilience.
Our Purpose
Meet the faculty and mentors who bring expertise in engineering, data science, and public policy to guide scholars in tackling complex challenges and shaping the future of public sector innovation.
Our People
Whether you’re a Duke student looking to deepen your expertise or a researcher seeking collaboration, we welcome you to connect with us.
How to Engage
The Information Science & Engineering for the Public Sector (ISEPS) program is one of multiple Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Collaboratives (IGECs) offered at Duke.
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