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At the University of Virginia, we believe students learn and grow both within the classroom and in their co-curricular and extracurricular activities. There are many ways for School of Data Science students to get involved with university and data science communities. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, in-person or online, there is a place for you!
Data Science Student Councils
The Data Science Councils represent all students at the School of Data Science. Their missions are to enhance the experience of students at the School of Data Science by building a sense of community among data science students and facilitating interactions with students in other programs at the University of Virginia as well as the Charlottesville community. The Data Science Councils are committed to being a national leader in the creation and sharing of data knowledge within a culture that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Visit the Graduate Data Science Council and Undergraduate Data Science Council pages on Hoos Involved for more information and to get involved.
Datapalooza
Datapalooza is an annual conference hosted by the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science that brings together more than 500 attendees from across higher education, industry, and the greater data science community. First launched in 2015, Datapalooza has evolved from a research exposition to a platform where anyone interested in data science can connect with experts and expand their knowledge and skill sets. Designed for students, faculty, professionals, and friends of data science, Datapalooza aligns with the core values of the School of Data Science — to further discovery, share knowledge, and make a positive impact on society through collaborative, open, and responsible data science research and education.
Opportunities and Resources at UVA
UVA Resources:
UVA Belonging and Inclusion, including:
- Multicultural Student Support
- Veteran and Military Student Support
- Student Disability Resources
- First Gen and Low-Income Student Support
- African American Student Programs and Support
- Food Insecurity
- LGBTQ+ Student Support
- Volunteering and Service
- Peer Mentoring & Support
Greek Life at UVA:
- Inter-Fraternity Council
- Inter-Sorority Council
- Multicultural Greek Council
- National Pan-Hellenic Council
Code for Charlottesville
Code for Charlottesville brings together coders, designers, data analysts, researchers, and community partners to work on projects with local nonprofits and governmental agencies.
Launched in September 2019, Code for Charlottesville has partnered with the Legal Aid Justice Center, the Charlottesville Fire Department, and the Charlottesville Office of Human Rights. Our volunteers are Charlottesville residents who work locally or remotely, students at the University of Virginia and Piedmont Virginia Community College, and people who live elsewhere who connect with us via Slack and Zoom. The organization serves as a platform for community members and students to connect with one another while working on meaningful volunteer projects.
There are many roles for volunteers, and Code for Charlottesville is always seeking people with coding experience and those who have design, communication, and research skills. Our projects involve data analysis, front-end and back-end software development, UI/UX design, policy research, and community organizing.
If you are interested in volunteering with Code for Charlottesville, reach out to Jon Kropko to learn more.