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UVA Data Science MSDS Graduate Data Science Council 12 students in a collage
September 5, 2024

Meet the 2024-2025 Graduate Data Science Council

The Graduate Data Science Council is committed to the creation and sharing of data knowledge within a culture that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Admissions MSDS Student Life Student Spotlight
Matthias Zimmerman and Terence Johnson
September 4, 2024

Charlottesville High Student Receives Summer Mentoring from Data Science Faculty

A Charlottesville High School student made the most of his summer, learning critical data science skills from a UVA School of Data Science faculty.

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August 28, 2024

Ph.D. Student Profile: Zoë Gray

Doctoral student Zoë Gray talks about her path to data science, the School and its community, her interest in deep learning research, and her love of learning new languages.

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UVA data science msds student Hilde Younce with Rotunda white colonnades behind her
August 27, 2024

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Hilde Younce

What made Hilde Younce choose UVA Data Science? The mentorship, career services, and student well-being to start. Learn more about her journey to data science and her possible future career paths.

Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight
Dean Phil Bourne speaks at orientation.
August 26, 2024

UVA's First-Ever Data Science Majors Begin Their Journey

With the establishment of the major, the School of Data Science has a full offering of degree options for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Visitors view research poster
August 26, 2024

UVA Doctoral Students Showcase Potential of Advanced Data Science Research

A recent event featured oral and poster presentations from second- and third-year doctoral students at UVA's School of Data Science.

Academics Machine Learning Research
Disha smiles at Courtney who is holding up a kitten. Disha holds one of the black and white kittens in her lap.
August 21, 2024

M.S. in Data Science Student Ambassadors Answer Questions (with Kittens!)

MSDS Residential Student Ambassadors were joined by two kittens as they answered questions about life as a student and more.

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A hospital scene
August 21, 2024

UVA’s Online Data Science Master’s Program Adds Health Care-Focused Course

A new data science health care class aims to strengthen students' technical skills and teach them how to apply that training in a medical setting.

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UVa Data Science MSDS online graduate Brook Tarekegn Assefa in his cap, gown and yellow stole
August 16, 2024

MSDS Alumni Profile: Brook Tarekegn

Learn more about life after the MSDS Online program from Alumnus Brook Tarekegn as he reflects on his time at UVA, his cohort interaction and what his future might look like.

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UVA Data Science Ambassador Mercedes Mora-Figueroa de Linan on terrace outside studying with classmates
August 15, 2024

A Week in the Life: Residential MSDS Student Mercedes Mora-Figueroa de Liñán

From scooters to study spots, cohort fun and where to eat, Data Science Residential Student Mercedes Mora-Figueroa de Liñán shares what life as a grad student looks like.

Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science master's student Chris Van Niekerk prepares to throw the discus at a High Point University track and field event
August 12, 2024

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Chris Van Niekerk

Learn more about what it's like to be a student-athlete in our MSDS residential program, cohort camaraderie, cattle farming and Olympic hopes from student Chris Van Niekerk.

Admissions MSDS Sports Student Spotlight
A group of professionals engaged in discussion around research posters in a bright, modern conference room setting.
August 12, 2024

Effective Communication Strategies for Ph.D. Research Presentations

Preparing for research presentations is crucial for Ph.D. students. Ph.D. program director Thomas Stewart offers advice for enhanced clarity and impact.

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