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May 6, 2024

Paper from School of Data Science Researchers Accepted by Prestigious Machine Learning Conference

The International Conference on Machine Learning is one of the most prestigious annual artificial intelligence and machine learning gatherings.

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David Diaz addresses the audience during his group's capstone project presentation. (Photo by Alyssa Brown)
May 6, 2024

Data Science Master’s Students Tackle Diverse, Real-World Challenges in Capstone Projects

Fifteen student groups recently presented the findings of their capstone projects before a sizable crowd of faculty, staff, and fellow students.

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Aaron Thompson
April 15, 2024

Doctoral Student Applies Digital Skills to Study Russian Language, Culture

For Slavic studies doctoral student Aaron Thompson, digital methods are a way to expand the horizon of what is possible in humanities research.

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Adam Tashman
March 26, 2024

Professor Promotes Data Literacy With New Book

Adam Tashman of the School of Data Science hopes his new book will promote data literacy and highlight opportunities in the emerging field.

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Tonal California image upward toward bright sun with palm trees
March 21, 2024

My MSDS Capstone Project: Predicting California’s Hydroclimate

MSDS Residential Student '24 and Student Ambassador Michael Vaden reflects on his capstone project, learning beyond the classroom and solving real-world problems.

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Data Science PhD Candidate Kevin Lin shown receiving his award at the International Conference on Machine Vision and Applications in Singapore
March 18, 2024

Doctoral Candidate Kevin Lin Receives International Recognition at ICMVA 2024 Conference

Doctoral candidate Kevin Lin received the Best Presentation Award at the 7th International Conference on Machine Vision and Applications in Singapore.

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Karolina Naranjo-Velasco
March 18, 2024

How Data Science Could Reshape What We Know About the Law

A doctoral student in data science, as well as researchers at the UVA's Law School, are exploring how applying data science to the law can yield new insights.

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Vannia Gonzalez, Melissa Phillips, Whitney Cathcart, Navya Annapareddy, and Farhana Faruqe
March 15, 2024

A Day to Inspire: Key Takeaways from WiDS 2024

This year's event focused on inspiring the next generation of women in data science, with panel discussions featuring industry experts and much more.

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Stephen Baek, Jonathan Kropko, Sheng Li, and Brian Wright
March 6, 2024

Four Data Science Faculty Members Receive Endowed Chairs

Stephen Baek, Jonathan Kropko, Sheng Li, and Brian Wright will now have the title of Quantitative Foundation Associate Professor in Data Science.

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Data science professor Farhana Faruqe on CBS19 new set with anchors
February 28, 2024

Farhana Faruqe Discusses AI Realities on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

Farhana Faruqe, associate professor of data science, was featured on this month's “Inside the Numbers” with CBS19 to discuss common fears associated with AI.

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February 23, 2024

Dean’s Blog: On Gryffindor and How to Organize a School of Data Science

Phil Bourne, founding dean of the School of Data Science, shares his thoughts on how the concept of houses can inform the organization of a school.

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Students invited to a data science conference in Uzbekistan pose for a group picture.
February 23, 2024

Data Science Across the Globe: Ph.D. Student Shares Insights from Uzbekistan Conference

Navya Annapareddy shares what she learned from her recent participation in an international conference on data science in Uzbekistan.

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