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August 2, 2024

NSF Awards New Funding to Bolster UVA Research Computing Project

The ACCORD program has helped students and faculty at universities across Virginia gain access to critical research computing resources.

Academics Research
Participants in the 2023 Data Justice Academy present research.
July 29, 2024

Data Justice Academy Receives New Funding from NSF

Established in 2021, the Data Justice Academy provides a 10-week residential experience in which undergraduate participants perform mentored research.

Data Activism Research
June 26, 2024

Sue Haas, First IT Director for the School of Data Science, Retires

Haas, the first director of information technology at the School of Data Science, is retiring following a four-decade career in the field.

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June 20, 2024

Data Base: Why Its New Building Is a ‘Game Changer’ for the School of Data Science

In a new feature story, the UVA Office Advancement talks to two School of Data Science faculty about why the new building could be transformative.

Academics Building and Facilities
Phil Bourne
June 20, 2024

Dean's Blog: The Human in the Loop

In his latest blog post, Dean Phil Bourne recounts his recent 3000-mile motorcycle journey and how, even amid a world of AI, the human experience is vital.

Artificial Intelligence Research
Police dragging away a tent
June 14, 2024

Who Gets to Decide What Counts as ‘Disorder’?

Assistant Professor of Data Science Jess Reia examines how surveillance, control and repression are at odds with spontaneity, creativity and connection in public spaces.

Artificial Intelligence Data Activism Politics Research
Brant converses with two students.
June 13, 2024

Bridging Academia and Real-World Impact: Insights from LMI’s Executive in Residence

Brant Horio, vice president of applied research and partnerships at LMI, discussed capstone projects with MSDS students in partnership with Career Services.

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Aidong Zhang with short dark hair and red glasses is smiling, standing in front of a whiteboard with red writing, wearing a gray checkered blazer.
June 13, 2024

Association for Computing Machinery Honors Professor Aidong Zhang

The School of Data Science is pleased to announce that professor Aidong Zhang is the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Service Award.

Academics Machine Learning Research
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June 7, 2024

New Study Explores the World of Philanthropy and Research Funding

Research co-authored by Alex Gates, an assistant professor of data science at UVA, aims to illuminate this critical element of the U.S. scientific landscape.

Machine Learning Research
Mar Hicks
June 3, 2024

Mar Hicks Selected as Shannon Center Mid-Career Fellow

The Shannon Fellowship will provide funding to support Hicks' research, scholarship, or special projects over a three-year period.

Academics Research
CBS19 Morning News with anchors and Professor Prince Afriyie
May 30, 2024

Prince Afriyie Discusses Generative AI in Education on CBS19 ‘Inside The Numbers’

Prince Afriyie talks about the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom and how he thinks it’s an opportunity to help students learn.

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May 22, 2024

Data Science Professor Receives NSF Grant to Explore How Generative AI Can Generate K-12 Test Questions

The research team is led by Sheng Li, a Quantitative Foundation Associate Professor of Data Science.

Artificial Intelligence Research