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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
Students participate in the Starr Hill program.
July 17, 2024

UVA, C4K Team Up to Make Data Science ‘Accessible’ to Local Students

For a group of middle schoolers in Charlottesville this summer, data science wasn’t just a subject to be studied — it was one to be experienced.

Data Activism
Kevin Andrews delivers a presentation on digital accessibility as audience members look on.
June 20, 2024

Building a More Equitable Digital World: Kevin Andrews Brings Accessibility Message, Strategies to UVA

Kevin Andrews, a digital accessibility expert, discussed a wide range of topics pertaining to this issue during an appearance at the University of Virginia.

Artificial Intelligence
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.

Academics Artificial Intelligence Careers Collaboratory Deep Learning Machine Learning MSDS Student Affairs
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.

Artificial Intelligence Data Activism Deep Learning Machine Learning Media Room Research
Winners from the Data is Art competition with their awards
May 13, 2024

Data Art Competition Draws More Than 130 Submissions

The School of Data Science hosted an art competition commemorating the opening of its new building and invited participants from across the world to tell unique, transforming data into art.

Data Activism Environmental Science Open Access Research
Solar panels on the roof of the School of Data Science.
April 22, 2024

The School of Data Science Commemorates Earth Day with Commitment to Clean Energy

The School of Data Science will contribute to the University's Sustainability Plan through the use of solar energy.

Academics Building and Facilities Environmental Science Social Media
UVA Raven Society Members posing with The Raven banner outdoors
April 5, 2024

School of Data Science Ph.D. Students and Faculty Member Named To Raven Society

One faculty member and two Ph.D. students were recently selected to join The Raven Society, the oldest and most prestigious honor society at the University.

Admissions Student Spotlight
Data Is ART Poster 2023
March 26, 2024

Eight Finalists Selected for Inaugural Data Is ART Competition

Eight finalists have been selected from more than 130 submissions to the Data Is ART Competition with winners announced in an award ceremony May 8.

Art Building and Facilities
Stephen Morris
March 13, 2024

Alum Uses Data Science to Make an Impact on City Government

A data science journey that has taken Stephen Morris from PwC to Amazon Web Services is now allowing him to contribute to his local community.

Academics Alumni Artificial Intelligence Careers MSDS
C4K hosts an event for Starr Hill Pathways students
March 6, 2024

C4K Hosts Starr Hill Pathway Students for Data Analytics Game

C4K worked with the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science to organize an event for eight Starr Hill Pathways students.

Careers Data Activism
Data science professor Farhana Faruqe on CBS19 new set with anchors
February 28, 2024

Farhana Faruqe Discusses AI Realities on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

Farhana Faruqe, associate professor of data science, was featured on this month's “Inside the Numbers” with CBS19 to discuss common fears associated with AI.

Artificial Intelligence Media Room Research