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Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · 4d

Big news from BU CDS 🎉 Doctoral students Heila Precel & Tyler Calabrese—advised by Prof. Allison McDonald—have earned highly competitive fellowships from the NSF & Computing Research Association for their groundbreaking research in AI ethics, digital privacy & computing access. spr.ly/63329Atdkv

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Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · 7d

Meet Our New Faculty! CDS is excited to welcome a dynamic group of scholars—Elizabeth A. Barnes, Kinan Dak Albab, Siddharth Mishra-Sharma, Naomi Saphra & Lauren Wheelock—whose research spans climate science, data systems and privacy, optimization, AI for physics & LLMs.

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Spotlight on new faculty at BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences: Elizabeth Barnes, Kinan Albab, Siddharth Mishra-Sharma, Naomi Sapra, and Lauren Wheelock. Titles & roles are listed.

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Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · 13d

You are why partnership drives discovery and transforms lives. By working together with our peers, industry experts, elected officials, and more, we are able to drive discovery and transform lives. Learn more: bit.ly/3Kznkoa

You Are Why - Boston University You Are Why

You Are Why is a university-wide reputation and fundraising campaign intended to shift focus from the University to the public, who directly benefit from our research, scholarship, education, and enga...

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Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · 14d

🚀 At BU’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, we don’t just welcome students—we launch them! That’s the spirit of DS109: Data Science First-Year Seminar, a course blends academics, advising, community, and practical skills. 👉 spr.ly/63328AbQPo

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · 19d

We’re excited to see @nsaphra.bsky.social’s work featured in @quantamagazine.bsky.social—& even more excited that she will be joining the CDS faculty in 2026!

Read about Naomi's research via @benbenbrubaker.bsky.social spr.ly/63323AbqfH

📸 Ken Richardson

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Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · 22d

How do you design a graduate program that keeps pace w/one of the fastest-moving fields in the world? At CDS, the MS in Data Science program is doing just that. In this new Q&A, Program Director Thomas Gardos shares how the MSDS is preparing students for an AI-driven future.

🔗 bit.ly/4gwS3hC

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · 26d

Social Justice for Data Science Fall 2025 Lecture Series announced! Happening today (9/18) at 3:30 PM: The Immigration Enforcement Reporter: A BU Law × BU Spark! Collaboration.

Learn more and view the fall 2025 schedule: bit.ly/4gwQUXl

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · 27d

Virtual Event: Thurs., Sept. 18 | 12 PM
Level Up Your Career with BU's AI Thought Leaders

Join us for a virtual panel moderated by CDS Associate Provost Azer Bestavros, where @bostonu.bsky.social alumni & faculty explore how generative AI is reshaping industries, jobs, & skills. 🔗 bit.ly/4mipeGY

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · 28d

🍵 At @bostonu.bsky.social CDS, faculty development is built into our culture. Teaching Tea, developed by Kevin Gold, Professor of the Practice & Preceptor for Instruction, is a conversation space for instructors to connect, reflect and, sharpen their craft together.

Read more 🫖: bit.ly/TeachingTea

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · 29d

👏 Thank you to EY for hosting a dynamic Tech Talks panel in collaboration w/CDS & BU Spark! @bostonu.bsky.social

We’re grateful for EY’s partnership in creating opportunities for #terriers to learn from professionals shaping the field.

🔗 Learn more about the talk & presenters: bit.ly/4n79bNz

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Sep 11

“The [CDS] Online Master's in Data Science program has given me the flexibility to pursue my degree while working full time, and the tools to apply data science to real-world challenges.” — James E. Kantor, OMDS student.

Learn more and attend a webinar: Wed., 9/17/2025!
Details👉 bit.ly/4p7Treu

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Sep 2

🍁 Today’s the big day—first day of classes! 🍁 Molly-Kate MacLeod, CDS Director of Student Experience, kicks off the semester with a welcome message celebrating learning, community, and career opportunities.

Check out her full post to see what’s ahead this fall. 💻✨ spr.ly/63327A6HsS

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Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Sep 1

An incredible day and an incredible welcome! 🎉🐾

The Class of 2029 has officially joined the CDS community, and tomorrow marks the start of their academic journey
@bostonu.bsky.social. 📚✨

Here’s to a successful semester for #TerrierTown — one filled with learning, discovery, and connection! 💻🍁

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚨 Job seekers, beware. Scammers are increasingly targeting students and recent grads with fraudulent job postings.

✅ Check out this CDS guide to learn how to protect yourself during the job search. spr.ly/63322fNXTp
@bostonu.bsky.social

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Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Aug 26

🎉🐾 A big Terrier welcome to our newest CDS students! Yesterday’s Orientation was filled with energy—meet & greets, games, insights from our advising panel, a warm welcome from @bostonu.bsky.social CDS Associate Provost Azer Bestavros, and more! We are excited for the year ahead!

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Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Aug 25

📅 Mark your calendars—Classes start on September 2! With dates for classes, breaks, and finals set, our CDS community is ready to dive into a new semester of collaboration, research, and innovation in computing & data sciences! 📚 📚

BU Fall 2025 Calendar: Classes begin Sept. 2; Indigenous People's Day Oct. 13 (no classes); Substitute Monday class schedule Oct. 14; Thanksgiving recess Nov. 26-30; Classes resume Dec. 1; Last day of final exams Dec. 19. Building in the background.

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Aug 20

Cheers to Fall 2025! 🎉🍿5 things every CDS first-year should do before classes:
1️⃣ Check your schedule & find your classrooms
2️⃣ Download the BU Mobile App
3️⃣ Get your BU ID + Charlie Card
4️⃣ Grab books & supplies
5️⃣ Connect w/your mentor or CDS groups
✨ Bonus: Don’t forget to enroll in DS109!

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Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Aug 18

Let the countdown begin! 🚀 Another year of discovery, data, and community at CDS is just around the corner. Here is a quick look 📸 at some of the faces, places, and spaces in and around CDS @bostonu.bsky.social. See you soon #TerrierTown #ProudtoBU #CDSatBU #Fall2025 ❤️🐾

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Aug 6

Fintech is evolving—and data science plays a central role. Check out this new CNBC and Statista "World's Top Fintech Companies: 2025" list highlighting 300 leading companies across sectors like payments, digital banking, and asset management.

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#CareerResource #CDSatBU

The world's top fintech companies: 2025

With artificial intelligence and crypto taking the financial world by storm, CNBC and Statista name the key fintech players shaking up the industry globally.

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Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Aug 4

CDS Research Spotlight: Most LLMs treat users the same. @bostonu.bsky.social CDS Assistant Prof. Aldo Pacchiano has introduced PReF, a method for personalizing ChatGPT-like models using just a few examples—no retraining required.

📖 Read more: www.bu.edu/cds-faculty/...

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Aug 1

💡What the #Data Says About Your Job Search💡 New research shows job applications drop after just a few days—& people are more likely to apply if they think few others have.

Full Q&A w/ @buquestrom.bsky.social prof & former Airbnb #datascientist Andrey Fradkin 👇👇

#JobSearchTips #JobSearchStrategy

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Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Jul 29

🚀 Research Spotlight: AI + Behavioral Science 🚀

@bostonu.bsky.social CDS Assistant Prof. Joshua Peterson is bridging AI with behavioral science to better understand human decision‑making and drive interpretable machine learning.

📖 Read more: bit.ly/44UUrdW

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Jul 21

In this @bostonu.bsky.social CDS Conversations, August Siu discusses the Online Master's in Data Science program—skill-building, academics, community, and more. “I didn’t think I was a tech person. Now, I’m learning to lead with both data & empathy." Read more 👉: www.bu.edu/cds-faculty/...

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Jul 16

☀️ Hot research, 🍂 cool insights—don’t miss The Download, @bostonu.bsky.social CDS’s monthly newsletter. Each issue delivers the latest on groundbreaking faculty research, thought leadership, and more.

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Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University @bucds.bsky.social · Jul 9

📣 @bostonu.bsky.social ranks among the top in the latest Digital Leaders in Higher Education rankings!

🏅 #9 Data Science, AI & Biz Analytics
🏅 #11 Digital Talent
🏅 #12 Comp Sci
🏅 #21 Digital Transformation
🏅 #21 Digital Transformation Mgmt

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