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Digital Brain Twins, AI
April 9, 2026

UVA Data Points Podcast: Digital Twins

In this episode we explore the rapidly evolving world of digital brain twins; personalized, data-driven models of the brain that could revolutionize medicine and neuroscience.

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Brian Wright at the School of Data Science
April 6, 2026

Faculty spotlight: The unlikely path to building UVA’s newest school

Brian Wright’s journey from government consulting to academia helped shape UVA’s newest school, driving its rapid growth and innovative data science programs.

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Founding Dean Philip Bourne sitting in a red chair inside the School of Data Science at the University of Virginia.
March 24, 2026

Founding Dean Bourne Named Recipient of ISCB Outstanding Service Award

Founding Dean Philip Bourne was named recipient of International Society for Computational Biology Outstanding Service Award, honoring his impact on the field.

Biology Biomedical Engineering Faculty Research
Phil Bourne leaning across the boardroom table at the School of Data Science.
March 23, 2026

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Founding Dean Philip E. Bourne

On March 20, faculty, staff, students, and community members gathered at the School of Data Science for Founding Dean Philip E. Bourne's memorial service.

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Interim Dean Jeffrey Blume 4:3 ratio
March 23, 2026

Jeffrey Blume Named Interim Dean of the University of Virginia School of Data Science

Jeffrey Blume named interim Stephenson Dean of UVA’s School of Data Science, ensuring continuity after Founding Dean Philip Bourne’s passing.

Artificial Intelligence Faculty Research
Caroline poses with two news anchors for CBS19
March 11, 2026

Caroline Kranefuss Discusses Storytelling in Climate Data Science on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

MSDS student Caroline Kranefuss discusses how data science can help us imagine what a lower carbon future looks like. on "Inside the Numbers."

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A modern, red-brick building with large windows and white columns under a clear blue sky, surrounded by green lawns and trees.
March 10, 2026

10 Ways UVA Data Science Is Changing the World — Responsibly

Discover how UVA’s School of Data Science applies AI, predictive analytics, and responsible data science to advance healthcare, education, security and public policy.

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Images from assistant professor Lei Li's artificial intelligence lab that are AI-generated, including a person walking on a bridge, a boxy diagram, and a model of an office.
February 18, 2026

Spatial Intelligence: The Future of AI

Researchers like AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li and UVA professor Lei Li are building 3D world models to help machines understand and interact with the physical world.

Artificial Intelligence Faculty Health and Medicine Machine Learning Research
A photo showing the 2026 recipients of the LaCross AI Institute’s Fellowships in AI Research (FAIR) program, Including Nur Yildirim, David Danks, and Tianhao Wang
February 16, 2026

Data Science Faculty Awarded Fellowships to Advance Ethical AI

Three UVA data science faculty were awarded fellowships from the LaCross AI Institute to advance ethical AI in management, radiology, and digital advertising.

Artificial Intelligence Health and Medicine Machine Learning PhD Research
Shiraz poses with two news anchors wearing an orange and blue tie.
January 30, 2026

Shiraz Robinson II Discusses How Quantum Computing is Reshaping AI on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

MSDS student Shiraz Robinson II discusses quantum computing on "Inside the Numbers."

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A person smiling warmly, standing with arms crossed, wearing a black t-shirt in a corridor with red brick walls.
January 21, 2026

Tom Hartvigsen Receives $1M NIH Grant for Multimodal AI

Tom Hartvigsen and his colleagues were awarded a $1 million NIH grant to develop a new participatory approach to multimodal AI systems in dermatology.

Artificial Intelligence Faculty Health and Medicine Research
Kent Livesay poses with two news anchors.
January 7, 2026

Kent Livesay Discusses Making Data Science Approachable on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

Online MSDS student Kent Livesay discusses the importance of digital safety and protecting your data on "Inside the Numbers."

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