Support Data X

Data X is Lehigh’s bold plan to lead in an era of pervasive computing and data science.

The challenge:

To continue innovating on campus and beyond, all Lehigh students must be prepared to understand, create and collaborate using emerging data science and computing technologies.

From environmental policy to marketing analytics to connected health to new modes of journalism and entertainment, connectivity is driving fundamental change across economies, societies and cultures—and redefining what it means for Lehigh to lead.

The demand from students:

•    A 163 percent increase in computer science course enrollment over 5 years
•    A 24:1 student-to-faculty ratio in computer science classes
•    A 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio at Lehigh overall

The demand from employers:

•    1.4 million new jobs in computing by the year 2020
•    Only 400,000 graduates to fill them

Lehigh’s response:

Eighteen new faculty positions are being launched through Data X. They will enable innovation and education that are true to Lehigh’s core.

This influx of expertise—in computational and data science as well as media and journalism, bioengineering and health, consumer analytics, and other facets of modern society—will allow Lehigh to continue to shine and lead in the fast-changing digital age.

Giving opportunities:

•    The Data X Pooled Endowed Fund—$100,000
•    Named Endowed Assistant Professorship—$3 million
•    Named Endowed Associate Professorship—$4 million
•    Named Endowed Full Professorship—$5 million

To join us, please contact:

Lehigh University Office of Advancement
(610) 758-2838
(800) 523-0565
www.lehigh.edu/giving