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UVA Data Science MSDS residential student Christine George in a yellow shirt posing under the Oak Ridge National Labratory sign
September 9, 2024

From Policy to Prediction: A Shift to Data Science

Data science is interdisciplinary and inclusive of all backgrounds, including non-STEM fields. Learn how Christine's journey took her on an unexpected path.

Admissions Data Activism MSDS Politics Research Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science MSDS student Riya Pulla in lavender dress with VCU graduation stoll
September 6, 2024

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Riya Pulla

Pickleball, Python and a new species of Siphoviridae bacteriophage named "CheetoDust" are just a few of the things Riya Pulla shares with us about her path to data science and grad life at UVA.

Admissions Research Student Spotlight
Karolina Naranjo-Velasco
September 5, 2024

Data Science Ph.D. Student Promotes AI Accountability at Youth Conference

During a seminar organized by Youth Talks, Karolina Naranjo-Velasco shared why she is hopeful that, with proper human oversight, AI can be a tool for good.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Research
Image of a beer being poured
September 5, 2024

Data Science Capstone Project Examines COVID's Impact on Alcohol-Related Health Incidents at UVA

UVA's Department of Student Health & Wellness teamed up with the School of Data Science, working with two master’s students on this critical issue.

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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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion MSDS Student Affairs 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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Zoë Gray
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.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning Machine Learning Research Student Spotlight
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.

Academics Admissions BSDS Student Affairs
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.

Academics Admissions Artificial Intelligence BSDS Careers Machine Learning Minor in Data Science MSDS Social Media Student Spotlight
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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