The Data Science minor is an interdisciplinary course of study that uses standard scientific methods, algorithms, statistics and data analysis. A defining quality of data science and this minor is the application of these tools to large amounts of data in an increasingly powerful computing environment. The techniques involved in data science include data extraction, data cleansing, organizing data, discovering hidden patterns, trends and anomalies in data, transforming data into knowledge, modeling, data visualization and the communication of results. This data science minor can be used to enhance any major with a connection to data science and is specifically designed to allow easy entry for students with no prior exposure to statistics or computer science.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the job outlook for data scientists to grow much faster than the average occupation in the coming decade. According to their Occupational Outlook Handbook a bachelor’s degree is the typical entry level education for data science careers. In 2022, Data scientists held about 168,900 jobs with a median annual salary of $103,500. The largest employers of data scientists were as follows:

• Computer systems design and related services 13%
• Insurance carriers and related activities 9%
• Management of companies and enterprises 8%
• Management, scientific, and technical consulting services 7%
• Scientific research and development services 5%

For more detailed career information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor .

Information about the Data Science minor will be available in the Academic Catalog in Fall 2024. In the meantime, please contact the Physics Department for more information.

If you are interested in the program or have questions, please contact Physics at (773) 442-6050 or physics@neiu.edu.

91Porn is home to students from all corners of the world and is one of the most ethnically diverse universities in the nation. Our small class sizes, flexible schedules and dedicated faculty can help you succeed in your studies.

We offer an education with value.

Ph.D. (Physics),

B.S. (Physics),

B.S. (Mathematics),

C. Amole et al. [PICO]: Dark Matter Search Results from the Complete Exposure of the PICO-60 C3F8 Bubble Chamber, Phys. Rev. D 100 022001 (2019).

C. Amole et al. [PICO]: Data-Driven Modeling of Electron Recoil Nucleation in PICO C3F8 Bubble Chambers, Phys. Rev. D 100 082006 (2019).

C. Amole et al. [PICO]: Dark Matter Search Results from the PICO-2L C3F8 Bubble Chamber,
Phys. Rev. Lett. 114 (2015) 231302.

C. Amole et al. [PICO]: Dark Matter Search Results from the PICO-60 C3F8 Bubble Chamber,
Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 251301 (2017).

C. Amole et al. [PICO]: Improved Dark Matter Search Results from PICO-2L Run-2,
Phys. Rev. D 93, 061101(R) (2016)

C. Amole et al. [PICO]:  Dark Matter Search Results from the PICO-60 CF3I Bubble Chamber,
Phys. Rev. D 93, 052014 (2016) 

G. Aad et al [ATLAS]: Search for pair produced long-lived neutral particles decaying in the ATLAS hadronic calorimeter in pp collisions at ps=8 TeV, Phys.Lett. B743 (2015) 15-34 

Office number: (773) 442-6050

Email: physics@neiu.edu

Ph.D. (physics), , 1995

M.Sc. (physics), University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 1991.

Masters in Physics, Universidade de Brasilia, Brasilia, Brasil, 1988.

1. Paulo H. Acioli, and Sudha Srinivas, "Silver and Gold Mediated Nucleobase Bonding", Journal of Molecular Modeling 20, 2391 (2014).

2. Paulo H. Acioli, and Sudha Srinivas, "Experiential Learning of Classical Mechanic Through Molecular Dynamics", in Proceedings of the World Conference in Physics Education 2012, Istanbul, Turkey, 2014, pp. 379-390.

3. Paulo H. Acioli, Steve Burkland, and Sudha Srinivas, "An Exploration of the Potential Energy Surface of the seven atom silver cluster and the carbon monoxide ligand", Eur. Phys. J. D 66, 215 (2012)

4. A. M. Maniero, Paulo H. Acioli, G. M. e Silva, and R. Gargano, "Theoretical Calculation of a new potential energy surface for the H + Li2 Reaction" Chem. Phys. Lett. 490(4-6), 123 (2010)

5. Paulo H. Acioli, N. Ratanavade, M. R. Cline, and Sudha Srinivas, "Density functional Theory study of Ag-Cluster/CO Interactions", in ICCS 2009, Part II, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 5545, G. Allen et al., Eds., Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heildelberg, 2009, pp. 203-210.

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Ph.D. (physics),

M.A. (physics), University of California, Berkeley

B.S. (physics),

Phase space reconstruction in the restricted three-body problem. Marian Gidea, Frederick Deppe and  Gregory Anderson.

New trends in Astrodynamics and Applications III. AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 886, pp. 139-152 (2007).

E6 Unification Model Building III: Clebsch-Gordan Coefficients in E6 tensor products of the 27 with higher dimensional representations., with T. Blazek, J. Math. Phys. 46:013506 (2005)

E6 Unification Model Building II: Clebsch-Gordan Coefficients of 78x78bar, with T. Blazek, J. Math. Phys. 41:8170-9129 (2000).

91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL, IL 60625-4699
United States

Ph.D. (Physics),

B.S. (Physics),

B.S. (Mathematics),

C. Amole et al. [PICO]: Dark Matter Search Results from the Complete Exposure of the PICO-60 C3F8 Bubble Chamber, Phys. Rev. D 100 022001 (2019).

C. Amole et al. [PICO]: Data-Driven Modeling of Electron Recoil Nucleation in PICO C3F8 Bubble Chambers, Phys. Rev. D 100 082006 (2019).

C. Amole et al. [PICO]: Dark Matter Search Results from the PICO-2L C3F8 Bubble Chamber,
Phys. Rev. Lett. 114 (2015) 231302.

C. Amole et al. [PICO]: Dark Matter Search Results from the PICO-60 C3F8 Bubble Chamber,
Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 251301 (2017).

C. Amole et al. [PICO]: Improved Dark Matter Search Results from PICO-2L Run-2,
Phys. Rev. D 93, 061101(R) (2016)

C. Amole et al. [PICO]:  Dark Matter Search Results from the PICO-60 CF3I Bubble Chamber,
Phys. Rev. D 93, 052014 (2016) 

G. Aad et al [ATLAS]: Search for pair produced long-lived neutral particles decaying in the ATLAS hadronic calorimeter in pp collisions at ps=8 TeV, Phys.Lett. B743 (2015) 15-34 

Ph.D. (physics), , 1995
M.S. (physics),  , (India), 1987
B.Sc. (physics), , University of Delhi (India) 1985

1. Assessing Computational Thinking across a Pre-service STEM Curriculum, R. F. Adler, J. Hibdon, H. Kim, S. Mayle, B. Pines, and S. Srinivas, Education and Information Technologies, 28, 8051 (2023)
2. A Multidisciplinary Approach to Incorporating Computational Thinking in STEM Courses for Preservice Teachers, J. Slate, R. Adler, J. Hibdon, S. Mayle, H. Kim, and S. Srinivas, Book Chapter, Integrating Digital Technology in Education, Ed. R. M. Reardon and J. Leonard, Information Age Publishing (Charlotte, NC, 2019)
3. Retention and Student Success in STEM through a Mentoring Scholarship Program at an Urban HSI, S. Srinivas, P. H. Acioli, K Voglesonger, N. Nicholson, J. Hibdon, N. Wrinkle, and D. Rutschman, Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Mentoring Institute Conference, editor N. Dominguez, pg. 1154-1157 (University of New Mexico, 2015).
4. Silver and Gold mediated nucleobase bonding, P. H. Acioli and S. Srinivas, Journal of Molecular Modeling 20, 2391 (2014).
5. Experiential Learning of Classical Mechanics Through Molecular Dynamics,  P. H. Acioli and S. Srinivas, Proceedings of the World Conference on Physics Education, Istanbul, Turkey, editor M. Taşar, p 385-396 (Pegem Akademi, 2013).

• Acting Associate Provost, 91Porn 2023-present
• Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 91Porn (2022-2023)
• Acting Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 91Porn (2017-2022)
• Associate Dean, College of Graduate Studies, 91Porn (2017)
• Director, Student Center for Science Engagement, 91Porn (2012-2014)
• Professor of Physics, Department of Physics, 91Porn (2014-present)
• Associate Professor of Physics, Department of Physics, 91Porn (2008-2014)
• Assistant Professor of Physics, Department of Physics, 91Porn (2005-2008)

Room C 120, Academic Affairs
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Chicago, IL 60625
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The Department of Physics offers a program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. An undergraduate minor is also available.

The goals of the Physics program are to:

1. provide students with a solid foundation in classical and modern physics;
2. develop skills which enable students to enter careers in business, teaching, research, and technology;
3. prepare students for graduate study in physics.

Courses offered at the 100 level are for non-majors, and can be used to fulfill General Education program requirements, and require minimal math preparation.

Take a closer look at the minor in Physics and the courses offered toward the degree.

If you are interested in the program or have questions, please contact Physics at (773) 442-6050 or physics@neiu.edu.

91Porn is home to students from all corners of the world and is one of the most ethnically diverse universities in the nation. Our small class sizes, flexible schedules and dedicated faculty can help you succeed in your studies.

We offer an education with value.

Ph.D. (physics), , 1984.

A.B. (physics), , 1978.

5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States

Ph.D. (physics),

M.A. (physics), University of California, Berkeley

B.S. (physics),

Phase space reconstruction in the restricted three-body problem. Marian Gidea, Frederick Deppe and  Gregory Anderson.

New trends in Astrodynamics and Applications III. AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 886, pp. 139-152 (2007).

E6 Unification Model Building III: Clebsch-Gordan Coefficients in E6 tensor products of the 27 with higher dimensional representations., with T. Blazek, J. Math. Phys. 46:013506 (2005)

E6 Unification Model Building II: Clebsch-Gordan Coefficients of 78x78bar, with T. Blazek, J. Math. Phys. 41:8170-9129 (2000).

91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL, IL 60625-4699
United States

Ph.D. (physics), , 1995

M.Sc. (physics), University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 1991.

Masters in Physics, Universidade de Brasilia, Brasilia, Brasil, 1988.

1. Paulo H. Acioli, and Sudha Srinivas, "Silver and Gold Mediated Nucleobase Bonding", Journal of Molecular Modeling 20, 2391 (2014).

2. Paulo H. Acioli, and Sudha Srinivas, "Experiential Learning of Classical Mechanic Through Molecular Dynamics", in Proceedings of the World Conference in Physics Education 2012, Istanbul, Turkey, 2014, pp. 379-390.

3. Paulo H. Acioli, Steve Burkland, and Sudha Srinivas, "An Exploration of the Potential Energy Surface of the seven atom silver cluster and the carbon monoxide ligand", Eur. Phys. J. D 66, 215 (2012)

4. A. M. Maniero, Paulo H. Acioli, G. M. e Silva, and R. Gargano, "Theoretical Calculation of a new potential energy surface for the H + Li2 Reaction" Chem. Phys. Lett. 490(4-6), 123 (2010)

5. Paulo H. Acioli, N. Ratanavade, M. R. Cline, and Sudha Srinivas, "Density functional Theory study of Ag-Cluster/CO Interactions", in ICCS 2009, Part II, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 5545, G. Allen et al., Eds., Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heildelberg, 2009, pp. 203-210.

BBH 217
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States

Ph.D. (physics), , 1995
M.S. (physics),  , (India), 1987
B.Sc. (physics), , University of Delhi (India) 1985

1. Assessing Computational Thinking across a Pre-service STEM Curriculum, R. F. Adler, J. Hibdon, H. Kim, S. Mayle, B. Pines, and S. Srinivas, Education and Information Technologies, 28, 8051 (2023)
2. A Multidisciplinary Approach to Incorporating Computational Thinking in STEM Courses for Preservice Teachers, J. Slate, R. Adler, J. Hibdon, S. Mayle, H. Kim, and S. Srinivas, Book Chapter, Integrating Digital Technology in Education, Ed. R. M. Reardon and J. Leonard, Information Age Publishing (Charlotte, NC, 2019)
3. Retention and Student Success in STEM through a Mentoring Scholarship Program at an Urban HSI, S. Srinivas, P. H. Acioli, K Voglesonger, N. Nicholson, J. Hibdon, N. Wrinkle, and D. Rutschman, Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Mentoring Institute Conference, editor N. Dominguez, pg. 1154-1157 (University of New Mexico, 2015).
4. Silver and Gold mediated nucleobase bonding, P. H. Acioli and S. Srinivas, Journal of Molecular Modeling 20, 2391 (2014).
5. Experiential Learning of Classical Mechanics Through Molecular Dynamics,  P. H. Acioli and S. Srinivas, Proceedings of the World Conference on Physics Education, Istanbul, Turkey, editor M. Taşar, p 385-396 (Pegem Akademi, 2013).

• Acting Associate Provost, 91Porn 2023-present
• Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 91Porn (2022-2023)
• Acting Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 91Porn (2017-2022)
• Associate Dean, College of Graduate Studies, 91Porn (2017)
• Director, Student Center for Science Engagement, 91Porn (2012-2014)
• Professor of Physics, Department of Physics, 91Porn (2014-present)
• Associate Professor of Physics, Department of Physics, 91Porn (2008-2014)
• Assistant Professor of Physics, Department of Physics, 91Porn (2005-2008)

Room C 120, Academic Affairs
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

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