Data Science for the Social Sciences

Learning to use data to explore the social, political, and economic world

Gov 50 • Fall 2026
Harvard University

Instructor

• Dr. Sam Fuller
• CGIS Knafel 428
• sfuller@fas.harvard.edu
• Schedule an appointment

Course details

• Mon/Wed
• September 2nd-December 18th, 2026
• 3:00–4:15 PM
• Emerson 105
• Office Hours and Study Hall Schedule
• Gov 50 Google Calendar

Contacting the teaching staff

General questions should be posted to either the course or your section Ed Discussion Board. Someone on the teaching staff will attempt to respond to these messages within 24 hours, but given that sometimes life is a bit crazy and chaotic, if we don’t respond right away don’t worry, we will. For section-level questions, reach out to your TF. For major logistics like excused absences, moving section, etc., reach out to the Head TF Nicholas Conroy. And finally, for any other issue you can reach out to me over email.