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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: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund here: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
January 24, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund here: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
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: https://bit.ly/3Pdt8DF
Submit for a chance to win $2,500 and have your work showcased. Click here for more information about applying and other prize details: https://bit.ly/3Pdt8DF
January 22, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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: https://bit.ly/3Pdt8DF
Submit for a chance to win $2,500 and have your work showcased. Click here for more information about applying and other prize details: https://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: https://bit.ly/4pvPEH0
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pvPEH0
January 21, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4pvPEH0
Read more: https://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: https://bit.ly/4hAKDZA
January 20, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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: https://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: https://bit.ly/4pID7Ad
To read more about Siwan and her path to data science, click here: https://bit.ly/4pID7Ad
January 19, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4pID7Ad
To read more about Siwan and her path to data science, click here: https://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: https://bit.ly/49IZD6Z
Congratulations to the award recipients: Peter Beling, Natalie Kupperman, Nur Yildirim, and Chirag Agarwal and Nur Yildirim for a joint award. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49IZD6Z
January 17, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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: https://bit.ly/49IZD6Z
Congratulations to the award recipients: Peter Beling, Natalie Kupperman, Nur Yildirim, and Chirag Agarwal and Nur Yildirim for a joint award. Learn more: https://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: https://bit.ly/4bGvo1Q
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4bGvo1Q
January 16, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4bGvo1Q
Learn more here: https://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: https://bit.ly/49ntGQk
January 15, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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: https://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: https://bit.ly/4quk4e9
January 14, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4quk4e9
Professor Heman Shakeri has received two UVA LaunchPad awards to advance data driven approaches to diabetes detection.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4psMhjU
Read more: https://bit.ly/4psMhjU
January 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Professor Heman Shakeri has received two UVA LaunchPad awards to advance data driven approaches to diabetes detection.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4psMhjU
Read more: https://bit.ly/4psMhjU
Happy first day of classes, Hoos 🥳
January 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund here: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
January 11, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund here: https://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: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
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: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
January 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
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: https://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: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund here: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
January 9, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund here: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
In our recent episode of UVA Data Points, we explore data governance in the humanitarian sector.
To listen, click here: https://bit.ly/48LEd8V
To listen, click here: https://bit.ly/48LEd8V
January 9, 2026 at 5:54 PM
In our recent episode of UVA Data Points, we explore data governance in the humanitarian sector.
To listen, click here: https://bit.ly/48LEd8V
To listen, click here: https://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: https://bit.ly/3Pdt8DF
Submit for a chance to win $2,500 and have your work showcased. Click here for more information about applying and other prize details: https://bit.ly/3Pdt8DF
January 8, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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: https://bit.ly/3Pdt8DF
Submit for a chance to win $2,500 and have your work showcased. Click here for more information about applying and other prize details: https://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: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
January 7, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Students from the BSDS program are on a New York career trek made possible by the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund 🏙️
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
Learn more here: https://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: https://bit.ly/4jqNjLO
To read more about Emily and her path to data science, click here: https://bit.ly/4jqNjLO
January 6, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4jqNjLO
To read more about Emily and her path to data science, click here: https://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: https://bit.ly/49DVZLz
To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/49DVZLz
January 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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: https://bit.ly/49DVZLz
To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/49DVZLz
Economics major Jackson Haiz is preparing for a rapidly changing, tech-driven future by adding UVA’s Minor in Data Science. He says the combination gives him a competitive advantage as AI transforms the way industries operate:
To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/4oz5mQW
To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/4oz5mQW
January 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Economics major Jackson Haiz is preparing for a rapidly changing, tech-driven future by adding UVA’s Minor in Data Science. He says the combination gives him a competitive advantage as AI transforms the way industries operate:
To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/4oz5mQW
To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/4oz5mQW
Professor Neal Magee reflects on AI’s impact on education and entrepreneurship. He highlights how AI accelerates learning and prototype building, and why judgment and ethics remain critical as we “fail fast and learn faster.
To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/4qd06DR
To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/4qd06DR
January 2, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Professor Neal Magee reflects on AI’s impact on education and entrepreneurship. He highlights how AI accelerates learning and prototype building, and why judgment and ethics remain critical as we “fail fast and learn faster.
To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/4qd06DR
To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/4qd06DR
Happy New Year & season's greetings from the UVA School of Data Science 💙
January 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Happy New Year & season's greetings from the UVA School of Data Science 💙
Meet Marissa Burton, a student in UVA’s M.S. in Data Science Residential program.
With a background in psychology, statistics, and mathematics from the University of Richmond, she brings an interdisciplinary approach to her graduate studies.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WGKFav
With a background in psychology, statistics, and mathematics from the University of Richmond, she brings an interdisciplinary approach to her graduate studies.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WGKFav
December 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Meet Marissa Burton, a student in UVA’s M.S. in Data Science Residential program.
With a background in psychology, statistics, and mathematics from the University of Richmond, she brings an interdisciplinary approach to her graduate studies.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WGKFav
With a background in psychology, statistics, and mathematics from the University of Richmond, she brings an interdisciplinary approach to her graduate studies.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WGKFav
From the Air Force to academia, Aaron Giddings is charting a new path through UVA’s Ph.D. in Data Science.
Combining math, operations research, and a passion for sports, he’s using data to prevent injuries and drive impact. Read more about his journey: https://bit.ly/47RZADF
Combining math, operations research, and a passion for sports, he’s using data to prevent injuries and drive impact. Read more about his journey: https://bit.ly/47RZADF
December 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
From the Air Force to academia, Aaron Giddings is charting a new path through UVA’s Ph.D. in Data Science.
Combining math, operations research, and a passion for sports, he’s using data to prevent injuries and drive impact. Read more about his journey: https://bit.ly/47RZADF
Combining math, operations research, and a passion for sports, he’s using data to prevent injuries and drive impact. Read more about his journey: https://bit.ly/47RZADF
UVA Data Science student Shiraz Robinson turns the holidays into a celebration of math. His annual “Merry Christmas” equations explore concepts from algebra to calculus and reflect a deep love of problem solving and learning. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qeTXqN
December 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
UVA Data Science student Shiraz Robinson turns the holidays into a celebration of math. His annual “Merry Christmas” equations explore concepts from algebra to calculus and reflect a deep love of problem solving and learning. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qeTXqN