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The official account of the UVA School of Data Science: Committed to teaching and practicing responsible data science for the common good.

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In our recent episode of UVA Data Points, we explore how data science is helping researchers simulate and understand some of the most extreme physical events on Earth, from floods in Texas to hypersonic flight.

To listen, click here: https://bit.ly/48bQz9S
November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Professor of Data Science and Psychology Paul Perrin has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Dick & Nancy Guerrant Global Health Equity Professor Award.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4rbv1C2
November 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Applying to grad school can be exciting and intimidating.

In a recent Q&A, Courtney Hodge, 2025 alumna of our M.S. in Data Science program, shares practical advice on navigating applications, managing time, and applying with confidence.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4qPlUXq
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
From engineering to data science, Helen Corbat is applying her analytical mindset to a new challenge.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3WNuFU6
November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A new study co-authored by Dean Phil Bourne proposes a bold new model for drug discovery using AI-powered programmable virtual humans.

This approach could make drug development faster, safer, and more predictive of human outcomes. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oSbJ2q
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Students interested in the B.S. in Data Science will need two prerequisite courses: DS 1001 and DS 1002. But what do these classes actually cover, and how do they prepare you for the major? Learn more: https://bit.ly/49uTqfb
November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We are excited to announce that our Data is ART competition has returned.

Our 2026 theme: Truth.

We welcome submissions that use visualization and design to surface insight, deepen understanding, and present data in new and compelling ways. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Pdt8DF
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
From accounting to analytics, Tiandra Threat, a Richmond native and first-generation M.S. in Data Science student, is blending her love of numbers with a passion for business strategy and technology.

Read her story https://bit.ly/3WH4gYb
November 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Today, the UVA School of Data Science was packed with new and familiar faces for our annual Datapalooza event. A special thank you to our keynote speaker Danielle Citron and all of our presenters for Datapalooza 2025: Truth and Accountability in the Age of AI.
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our amazing M.S. in Data Science online students joined us for a breakfast social before Datapalooza later this afternoon 🥞
November 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Join the Data-to-Impact Challenge at UVA Datapalooza, co-led by LMI, UVA School of Data Science, and NSDPI.

Learn more about how you can turn data into impact during Datapalooza this Friday by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3XlVH52
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
During UVA’s Week of Giving, your support for the School of Data Science fuels groundbreaking research and student innovation.

Every contribution, no matter the size, strengthens our shared mission to shape the future through data.

Give today: https://bit.ly/43uk9Vv
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We are proud to share that Professor Aaron Martin (@empo11on.bsky.social) co-edited Data Protection in Humanitarian Action, marking 10 years of ICRC & UNHCR data frameworks. A milestone on how data protection drives responsible humanitarian action. Read open access: https://bit.ly/47TYiIm
Data Protection in Humanitarian Action: Responding to Crises in a Data-Driven World
This book is the product of a collaboration between the data protection offices of the ICRC and UNHCR, alongside the Global Privacy Assembly, to reflect on a decade of progress in data protection in h...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Join the Data-to-Impact Challenge at UVA Datapalooza, co-led by LMI, UVA School of Data Science, and NSDPI.

Learn more about how you can turn data into impact during Datapalooza this Friday by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3XlVH52
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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As AI shapes what we see and believe, truth is under strain. @daniellecitron.bsky.social explores accountability in the AI age—how data systems amplify inequality and distort trust. See her at Datapalooza 11/14 hosted by @uvadatascience.bsky.social datascience.virginia.edu/events/datap...
Datapalooza 2025: Truth and Accountability in the Age of AI — School of Data Science
The UVA School of Data Science presents Datapalooza 2025: Truth and Accountability in the Age of AI, signature fall event open to all.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
AI is reshaping how people get hired. The TARAI Index from @monasloane.bsky.social and @ellens.bsky.social makes these systems visible, mapping 100+ recruiting tools that use AI to rank and evaluate candidates.

Explore the public database: www.tarai.org
Read more: bit.ly/4nO1MCo
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Keynote speaker and UVA Law professor Danielle Citron joins the UVA School of Data Science for Datapalooza 2025: Truth and Accountability in the Age of AI on Friday, November 14.

To learn more and register for this event, click here: https://bit.ly/3WQE3Go
November 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The School of Data Science is helping power UVA’s sustainable future. Our rooftop solar installation features 160 panels that generate roughly 76,569 kWh of clean energy each year, equal to reducing 54 metric tons of CO₂.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4oPwZ9g
November 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The UVA School of Data Science is hiring faculty, staff, student, postdoctoral and research scientist positions. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4cXAc0Q
November 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Thinking about a master's in data science?

At UVA, the MSDS is offered online and in person. Same degree, same curriculum, different formats. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nzaIfu
November 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
If the B.S. in Data Science program is on your radar, your involvements can help you discover what drives you. BSDS ambassador Helen Bedsole encourages students to choose activities they’re genuinely excited about. Read more of Helen’s advice here: https://bit.ly/3Lf3AH2
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Meet Emily Garman, a UVA M.S. in Data Science student exploring how genomics and computation can transform healthcare.

Through the program’s new Genomics Focus, Emily is applying data-driven methods to some of science’s toughest challenges: https://bit.ly/3X0612z
November 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Datapalooza 2025: Truth and Accountability in the Age of AI, will be held from 1 to 5 PM at the School of Data Science on Friday, November 14.

Register today by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3WQE3Go
November 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
@monasloane.bsky.social in conversation with tech journalist and author @karenhao.bsky.social

Photography by Hoowithaview
Read more here: https://bit.ly/43JiStE
November 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Assistant Professor Aiying Zhang combines data science and neuroscience to uncover hidden patterns in the brain. At UVA’s School of Data Science, she’s exploring why autism is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Read more: https://bit.ly/3JbyG1z
November 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM