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August 21, 2024

M.S. in Data Science Student Ambassadors Answer Questions (with Kittens!)

MSDS Residential Student Ambassadors were joined by two kittens as they answered questions about life as a student and more.

Academics Admissions Artificial Intelligence BSDS Careers Machine Learning Multimedia Minor in Data Science MSDS Student Spotlight
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August 21, 2024

UVA’s Online Data Science Master’s Program Adds Health Care-Focused Course

A new data science health care class aims to strengthen students' technical skills and teach them how to apply that training in a medical setting.

Academics Admissions Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning MSDS
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August 9, 2024

Q&A: Rethinking the Inevitability of AI with Mar Hicks

Hicks shared highlights and key takeaways from a recent online conference organized at UVA on artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Research
Data Justice Academy symposium participants
August 7, 2024

Data Justice Academy Alums Reunite and Look Toward Future

Fifteen alumni from the University of Virginia’s Data Justice Academy recently reconvened to reflect on their experiences and hone their data skills.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Data Ethics
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August 6, 2024

Two Data Science Faculty Named UVA Research Communications Fellows

The six-month program, run by UVA's Office of the Vice President for Research, provides media training to participating faculty.

Academics Research
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August 5, 2024

Gianluca Guadagni on the Opportunities and Future of Open-Source AI

Guadagni, an associate professor of data science, discussed the many issues involved with open-source AI and whether he is optimistic about the path ahead.

Artificial Intelligence Research
Ellen Simpson
August 5, 2024

UVA Research Group Examining AI and Job Recruitment Expands

Ellen Simpson, who recently received a Ph.D. in information science from the University of Colorado, has been hired as a postdoctoral researcher.

Artificial Intelligence Research
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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
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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 Ethics Research
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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
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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