New York University (NYU) has established the Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science, consolidating its strengths in mathematics, computer science, applied mathematics, and data science.
The move aims to strengthen NYU’s leadership in computational research, prepare students for careers in data-driven fields, and boost the tech sector in New York and across the U.S. The school builds on the historic Courant Institute, founded in the 1940s by Richard Courant, which has produced Turing, Fields, Abel, and National Medal of Science laureates.
NYU President Linda G. Mills said the initiative represents the next step in the university’s strategic emphasis on science and technology, leveraging the university’s rapid rise in national research rankings—from 43rd to 12th over the past decade.
Executive Vice President Juan de Pablo noted that the new school integrates NYU’s excellence across mathematics, engineering, and computing, preparing students for the future while positioning New York as a global hub for science and innovation.
The school will also support new research institutes, faculty hires and state-of-the-art laboratory space.
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