# Duke MIDS Student Resources :::{admonition} This site is intended for current Duke MIDS students. :class: important If you are a prospective student or are looking for general information about the Duke Master in Interdisciplinary Data Science program, please visit **[datascience.duke.edu](https://datascience.duke.edu)**. ::: --- Data science is an applied field, but graduate programs often focus on methods and theory while leaving students to discover on their own the practical skills, professional habits, and career wisdom that make a real difference. This site collects that hard-won knowledge in one place. --- ::::{grid} 1 2 3 3 :gutter: 4 :::{grid-item-card} Navigating Duke Elective recommendations, the PhD path, research opportunities, and making the most of Duke's computing resources. +++ {doc}`Explore ` ::: :::{grid-item-card} MIDS Deliverables How to design a project, communicate findings through memos, manage workflows, and write effective notebooks. +++ {doc}`Explore ` ::: :::{grid-item-card} Professional Advice Career guidance, public interest data science, buying a DS computer, and ergonomics for long-term wellbeing. +++ {doc}`Explore ` ::: :::: --- *Questions or suggestions? Reach out to [nick@nickeubank.com](mailto:nick@nickeubank.com) or open an issue on [GitHub](https://github.com/MIDS-at-Duke/dukemids).*