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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.

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UVA PhD poster presentation with faculty and PhD students
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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Data Justice Academy symposium participants
August 7, 2024

Data Justice Academy Alums Reunite and Look Toward Future

Fifteen alumni from the University of Virginia’s Data Justice Academy recently reconvened to reflect on their experiences and hone their data skills.

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UVA Data Science online student Hallie Parten in yoga pose outside with bridge in background
July 30, 2024

MSDS Online Student Profile: Hallie Parten

Hallie Parten shares her career pivot, what being a data scientist means to her, thoughts on machine learning and AI tools, and her favorite pastime, yoga.

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Research in library
July 29, 2024

Master’s Students Strengthen Ability of LLM to Recommend Scholarly Works

Four students worked with the company Hum to help fine-tune a large language model capable of interpreting academic texts and generating user recommendations.

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UVA Data Science student Bernard Gonzales in graduation outfit standing in front of University bus he drives
July 22, 2024

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Bernard Gonzales

Get to know Bernard Gonzales and learn more about grad life, including his undergrad background, life as a UTS bus driver, and the classics he loves to play on the piano and organ.

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