UVA School of Data Science

Stephenson Scholar and B.S. in Data Science student Khalid Bakhit shared his insights with us on the New York career trek while visiting the NBA 🏀 Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund here: bit.ly/4ppc24z

Our artist in residence Nathalie Miebach hosted a creative weaving workshop that encouraged students to explore personal water experiences through data-driven sculptural art. Read more: bit.ly/3LVmVxs

We invite you to apply to our Data is ART competition. Open to all disciplines and mediums. Submit for a chance to win $2,500 and have your work showcased. Click here for more information about applying and other prize details: bit.ly/3Pdt8DF

For Madeleine Cummings, a semester in Copenhagen through the DIS program has meant exploring AI and human computer interaction, contributing to gender focused investment research, and discovering new ways to balance learning and life. Read more: bit.ly/4pvPEH0

Interested in studying abroad with the UVA School of Data Science? We offer study abroad programs in Denmark, Sweden, and Spain for undergraduate students ✈️ Learn more: bit.ly/4hAKDZA

PhD student Siwan Kim is exploring how human centered design, AI, and data science intersect to support responsible technology. To read more about Siwan and her path to data science, click here: bit.ly/4pID7Ad

We have launched a new award program to accelerate early stage, high potential faculty research. Congratulations to the award recipients: Peter Beling, Natalie Kupperman, Nur Yildirim, and Chirag Agarwal and Nur Yildirim for a joint award. Learn more: bit.ly/49IZD6Z

We are introducing four new optional concentrations in the M.S. in Data Science Residential program: Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Genomics, and Sports Data Science. Learn more here: bit.ly/4bGvo1Q

Watch online M.S. in Data Science student Kent Livesay discuss the relevance of digital safety and how you can protect yourself when using online tools and more on our CBS19 segment Inside the Numbers: bit.ly/49ntGQk

Local government leaders explore how expanding what counts as evidence can strengthen public trust, improve decision-making, and guide policy when public data falls short. Read more: bit.ly/4quk4e9

Professor Heman Shakeri has received two UVA LaunchPad awards to advance data driven approaches to diabetes detection. Read more: bit.ly/4psMhjU

Happy first day of classes, Hoos 🥳

As part of their New York career trek, students from the UVA School of Data Science B.S. in Data Science program visited Garner Health . Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund here: bit.ly/4ppc24z

Another stop on our New York career trek took our students to Google. UVA alum Jeff Sternberg spoke with students about his career path and experience working as a Principal Engineer at Google. Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund: bit.ly/4ppc24z

B.S. in Data Science students are continuing their New York career trek with a visit to the NBA 🏀 Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund here: bit.ly/4ppc24z

In our recent episode of UVA Data Points, we explore data governance in the humanitarian sector. To listen, click here: bit.ly/48LEd8V

We invite you to apply to our Data is ART competition. Open to all disciplines and mediums. Submit for a chance to win $2,500 and have your work showcased. Click here for more information about applying and other prize details: bit.ly/3Pdt8DF

Students from the BSDS program are on a New York career trek made possible by the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund 🏙️ Learn more here: bit.ly/4ppc24z

With a background in biomedical engineering and computer science, MSDS student Emily Garman is exploring how data science can transform healthcare and medical research. To read more about Emily and her path to data science, click here: bit.ly/4jqNjLO

More than 60 faculty, students, and researchers gathered at the School of Data Science for a lecture by Bryan Heiderscheit of UW-Madison. His talk explored how data driven research is reshaping athlete health and performance. To read more, click here: bit.ly/49DVZLz