The Data Science Studio is a collaborative space dedicated to data science methodologies at the University of Washington. The studio is intended to team data scientists with researchers in other fields within the University and from outside institutions to assist in interpreting data.
Organizational innovation is key to the design. A central physical space where individuals can interact on a regular basis creates a “water cooler effect” encouraging collaboration and increasing research productivity while promoting a sense of community and identity among all participants.
Reconfigurable meeting spaces transform the traditional classroom into a customizable space for specific research activities.
Quiet areas for permanent staff are balanced with drop-in workspaces for small teams to pair programming activities and technical discussions.
