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Elina Ribakova Online MSDS alumna leans against a white wall, smiling warmly. She wears a black blazer and a colorful scarf, exuding professionalism and poise.
August 29, 2022

MSDS Online Student Profile: Elina Ribakova

Deputy Chief Economist Elina Ribakova wants to change how economists pose research questions to macroeconomic and geopolitical problems.

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2022-2023 Minor Ambassadors. Three men in casual and formal attire and three women in relaxed poses, all smiling warmly. Outdoor and indoor backgrounds.
August 26, 2022

2022-2023 Minor Ambassadors

Meet the 2022-2023 Data Science Minor Admission Ambassadors! These students are from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

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Inaugural Ph.D. students orientation sit around a conference table with snacks and notebooks, engaged in discussion. The atmosphere is focused and collaborative.
August 24, 2022

The School of Data Science Officially Launches its Ph.D. in Data Science

The 15 students come from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, from education and systems engineering to applied mathematics and legal technology.

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Anneda Rong in a navy dress with white sleeves stands in front of a tree with lush green leaves.
August 22, 2022

MSDS Student Profile: Anneda Rong

Master's student hopes to use data science hopes to improve the healthcare and clinical research field.

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A person interacts with a digital screen displaying layered graphs, charts, and data networks, conveying a futuristic, analytical atmosphere.
August 19, 2022

Data Engineering Elective Now Offered in MSDS Online Program

New Data Engineering class teaches students the essential environments and tools for data engineering.

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Kayla Campbell and Sokona Mangane present research animatedly beside a "Housing Justice Atlas" poster. Attendees, including one reading notes, listen intently.
August 17, 2022

Data Justice Academy Cohort Completes Summer Program with Poster Presentation

In a collaborative showcase, the inaugural Data Justice Academy presented its summer research during a poster presentation.

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A person in a navy blue t-shirt with a large orange "V" and "Data Science" stands facing a seated audience, suggesting a conference or seminar setting.
August 16, 2022

A Typical Week as a Master’s in Data Science Student

Curious about what a typical week's schedule looks like for the M.S. in Data Science residential program?

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A woman in a suit and high heels crouches at a starting line on a track, poised to run. The backdrop is blurred.
August 15, 2022

Job Forecast for Data Scientists Still Bright

Ten years on, is data scientist still a hot job?

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A group of people sit around a circular table in an office, casually chatting and eating. A screen is on the wall, displaying a presentation.
August 12, 2022

School of Data Science Wraps Up Summer Career Series

Master’s in Data Science students joined Associate Director of Career Connections and Community Engagement Reggie Leonard for a seven-week Summer Career Series.

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Kayakers paddle on the Rivanna River surrounded by lush green trees on a sunny day, with a banner reading "#1 Rivanna River" in the top left.
August 11, 2022

Top 10 Things to Do in Charlottesville

School of Data Science faculty and staff share their top ten things to do in Charlottesville.

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School of Data Science Beam Raising. A crane lifts a beam adorned with a small tree and American flag against a clear blue sky. The scene evokes a sense of progress and patriotism.
August 10, 2022

School of Data Science Beam Raising Ceremony

Students, faculty, University leadership, architects, and construction workers came together on Tuesday, Aug. 2, for the School of Data Science’s topping-out

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Akeem Wells in a blue shirt with sunglasses on their head sits on the grass in a park. Trees and a brick building are in the background, suggesting a serene, sunny day.
August 9, 2022

MSDS Online Student Profile: Akeem Wells

Akeem Wells (MSDS Online '22) is using his new skills to implement data science foundations in the field of astronomy.

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