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March 31, 2026

Finding Research Opportunities as a BSDS Student

Interested in undergraduate research as a BSDS student? Hear from our BSDS Student Ambassadors on their research experience in the School of Data Science.

Academics Admissions BSDS Industry Partner Research
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March 20, 2026

BSDS Application – Approaching the Application Short Answer Questions

The BSDS application requires short answer questions about students and their interest in data science. Learn how to answer these questions from other students.

Admissions BSDS
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March 11, 2026

A Week in the Life: BSDS Student Audrey Stelle

Join Audrey Stelle, a BSDS student, ROTC member, and student ambassador, in a typical week of her life at the University of Virginia's School of Data Science.

Academics Admissions BSDS Student Life Student Spotlight
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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."

Admissions Artificial Intelligence MSDS Multimedia Research
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March 10, 2026

MSDS Online Student Profile: Richard Lopez

From career change to coding confidence, Richard Lopez’s MSDS journey proves you can build new skills, set big goals, and still make time for soccer.

Academics Admissions Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning MSDS Research Student Spotlight
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March 2, 2026

A Week in the Life: BSDS Student Alka Link

Alka Link, a BSDS Class of 2028 student and ambassador, details her week as a third-year BSDS student.

Academics Admissions BSDS Student Spotlight
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February 27, 2026

MSDS Online Student Profile: Sarah Hawthorne

A Data Specialist reflects on her journey from undergrad research to the M.S. in Data Science program and how it’s shaping her future in analytics and education.

Academics Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight
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February 25, 2026

Navigating the Minefield of National Security Job Hunting

Ryan Dallas uncovers the complexity of the Federal and defense job application process, from getting organized and tracking applications to security clearances.

Admissions Careers MSDS Student Life Student Spotlight
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February 11, 2026

How Machine Learning Is Transforming Disease Diagnosis

MSDS student Emily Garman explores how ML techniques can lead to more timely diagnosis and higher recovery rates with the potential to save and improve lives.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Health and Medicine Machine Learning MSDS
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February 11, 2026

Math Meets Romance In UVA Student’s Valentine’s Equations

UVA data science graduate student turns Valentine’s themes into creative equations, blending recreational math with art and problem-solving.

Student Spotlight
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February 5, 2026

Analyzing NFL Game-Day Weather with Data Science

Does weather affect NFL scores? MSDS student Chapin (Meny) Large uses data to find out how temperature, wind, and precipitation impact game-day performance.

Academics Admissions MSDS Sports
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February 2, 2026

A Week in the Life: Online MSDS Student Chapin (Meny) Large

Follow Chapin Meny Large’s week as a UVA MSDS Online student – balancing toxicology work, evening classes, and community while fusing science and data.

Academics Admissions MSDS Student Life Student Spotlight