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August 18, 2025

Comparing Online and In-Person Master’s Programs in Data Science

Online or in-person, UVA’s Data Science master’s program offers expert faculty and networking. Weigh your options and advance your career in your ideal format.

Admissions Careers MSDS
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August 14, 2025

Understanding the differences: data science, data analytics, and machine learning

What exactly is the difference between data science, data analytics, and machine learning? These terms are often used interchangeably in popular discussions, but each plays a distinct role in the data ecosystem.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning Machine Learning
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August 11, 2025

Application Tips from M.S. in Data Science Residential Ambassadors

Residential M.S. in Data Science students give tips on applying to the program.

Academics Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight
From left: MSDS student researchers Timothy Rodriguez, Alanna Hazlett, and Naomi Ohashi.
August 8, 2025

MSDS researchers aim for improved X-ray diagnostics via neural networks

With lecturer Sodiq Adewole, MSDS student researchers Timothy Rodriguez, Alanna Hazlett, and Naomi Ohashi published a paper on X-ray disease detection.

Academics Admissions Deep Learning MSDS Neural Networks Research
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August 5, 2025

Advice from an alum: balancing work, social life, and self-care after graduation

MSDS alum Chaitali Harge gives advice on maintaining work-life balance after graduation through community, self-care, and more.

Admissions Alumni Careers MSDS Student Spotlight
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August 5, 2025

Meet the School of Data Science Student Affairs Team

Meet the people who will support you during your time in the School of Data Science as a BSDS student.

Admissions BSDS Student Life Team Profile
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August 5, 2025

MSDS Online Alumni Profile: Travis Vitello

Travis Vitello shares how UVA’s MSDS program helped him transition into data science and advance his career at Siemens Energy.

Admissions Alumni Careers MSDS Student Spotlight
Christine poses with two news anchors in front of the GMC logo.
July 31, 2025

Christine George discusses the intersection of political science and data science for CBS19's ‘Inside The Numbers’

M.S. in Data Science graduate Christine George discusses how data scientists examine election data to predict election outcomes on "Inside the Numbers."

Admissions Multimedia MSDS Research
UVA Data Science MSDSO student Camisha Belle attends the Women in Data Science Conference
July 30, 2025

MSDS Online Student Profile: Camisha Belle

Camisha Belle shares her journey from biostatistics to data science, offering insights, advice, and a glimpse into her passion for using analytics in nonprofits.

Admissions Careers MSDS Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science MSDS online student Addison Nitto at the Nasdaq with Microsoft logo behind him
July 25, 2025

MSDS Online Student Profile: Addison Nitto

Microsoft AI director Addison Nitto shares how UVA’s online MSDS program helps him deepen technical skills, collaborate, and stay ahead in an evolving field.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Careers MSDS Student Spotlight
Medhasweta Sen
July 25, 2025

Ph.D. Student Profile: Medhasweta Sen

Medhasweta Sen brings global perspective and AI research passion to UVA’s Ph.D. in Data Science program, focusing on LLMs, ethics, and real-world impact.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning Machine Learning Neural Networks PhD Research Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science MSDS alumni Michael Vaden smiling headshot in a suit and tie against dark background
July 16, 2025

MSDS Alumni Profile: Michael Vaden

MSDS alumni Michael Vaden shares how UVA shaped his data science journey from teamwork and capstone lessons to meaningful work at JPMorganChase Institute.

Admissions Alumni Careers MSDS Student Spotlight