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January 17, 2024

UVA’s Environmental Institute to Fund Study of Data Justice and Climate Resilience in Auto Industry

The project will be co-led by Jess Reia, an assistant professor of data science.

Environment Research
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January 16, 2024

Q&A: Aaron Martin on Coming Home to Virginia, Data Governance, and More

Aaron Martin joined the UVA faculty in fall 2023, with a joint appointment from the School of Data Science and the Department of Media Studies.

Academics Artificial Intelligence Research
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January 10, 2024

Ken Ono Elected Honorary Fellow by Indian Academy of Sciences

Founded in 1934, the Indian Academy of Sciences aims to promote progress in in both pure and applied branches of sciences.

Research
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January 2, 2024

Don Brown Receives UVA’s Distinguished Researcher Award

Brown serves as the senior associate dean for research at UVA's School of Data Science.

Research
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December 29, 2023

Heman Shakeri Explains How Data Science Improves Quality of Life for Diabetics

Heman Shakeri on CBS19 for 'Inside The Numbers' explains how data science improves quality of life for diabetics.

Multimedia Research
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December 11, 2023

UVA Students Study Lessons from Pandemic

Over 14 weeks, students heard from instructor Rebecca Schmidt and other experts who were deeply involved in the pandemic response.

Academics Admissions
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December 7, 2023

Understanding the Age of AI: Key Takeaways from UVA Data Conference

Co-hosted by UVA's Darden School of Business and School of Data Science, the conference featured artificial intelligence experts from diverse sectors.

Academics Artificial Intelligence Collaboratory Machine Learning Research
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December 6, 2023

Data, AI Changing the Landscape of Sports, Experts Say

The latest edition of the Co-Opting AI series featured a wide-ranging discussion on the many ways in which data, AI, and technology are affecting sports.

Artificial Intelligence Research Sports
2023 DCADS Fellowships for AI Research announcement featuring two recipients. Mona Sloane, PhD, discusses AI and recruiting. Tom Hartvigsen, PhD, focuses on detecting implicit bias in natural language. Both portraits are against an orange background with a professional tone.
December 5, 2023

Two Data Science Faculty Members Awarded DCADS Research Fellowships

Tom Hartvigsen and Mona Sloane of the School of Data Science will each receive up to $100,000 for a period of 12 to 24 months to support their research efforts.

Artificial Intelligence Collaboratory Research
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December 5, 2023

How to Transform Ecology with Artificial Intelligence

Learn more about an innovative collaboration between the U.S. Geological Survey and UVA's School of Data Science to track and identify brook trout using AI.

Artificial Intelligence Biology Environment Research
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November 30, 2023

Breaking the Code: Empowering Girls in Bangladesh to Bridge the Gender Gap in Tech

Professor Farhana Faruqe has joined a growing movement that challenges gender norms in tech fields, starting in her home country of Bangladesh.

Artificial Intelligence Data Ethics
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November 29, 2023

School of Data Science Welcomes New Staff Members in 2023

The School of Data Science welcomed 14 new staff members in 2023. From admissions to student affairs, development, marketing and more, they bring years of talent and experience.

Team Profile