Discover how student leadership and involvement at UVA can shape your journey, build lifelong skills, and connect you to a passionate, supportive community!
Learn why Hannah Valenty (MSDS '25) chose UVA’s School of Data Science—from rigorous academics and hands-on learning to a close-knit cohort and the beauty of Charlottesville!
Learn how Finn Mokrzycki (MSDS '25) leveraged a professional development grant to attend a conference, earn AWS certification, and sharpen his cloud computing and communication skills.
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A Seattle native, Zack Gottesman chose UVA's Data Science Ph.D. for its supportive environment. He is currently researching NLP/AI for social impact with applications in health and sports.
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Eileanor LaRocco hopes to combine her biology background with AI to improve medical research. She’s passionate about ethical AI and machine learning explainability—and she’s even assisted in porcupine surgery.
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Get advice from an Admissions Ambassador on crafting a solid resume for your BSDS application: one page, keep it organized, use action words, and be confident - your story mattters!
The Undergraduate Data Science Council is committed to practicing responsible data science for the common good and shaping the future of the School of Data Science.
BSDS Student Ambassador Tara Ghose embraces the program's versatility, and is excited to explore data science's impact across industries while ensuring ethical practices.
BSDS Student Ambassador Elaine Liu shares her interest in the intersection between environmental science and data science and passion for ceramics club.