Programs + Admissions
If you want to shape the future of an increasingly data-driven world, there’s a place for you in CDS.
Culture + Community
There’s no school like CDS because CDS isn’t a school. It’s a community of people who share an interest in advancing computing and data sciences for a better society.
Schools & Colleges
11
Our diverse faculty come from 23 departments in 11 of BU's schools & colleges, bringing Data Science expertise in everything from Theology to Engineering.
# of majors
150
+
In just one year, the Data Science major has over 150 declared majors.
Annual growth in enrollments
370
%+
The number of students taking DS courses is growing in leaps and bounds, drawing students from all across the University.
Research + Impact
We aren’t just leading innovative research, we’re tackling society’s biggest challenges.
Explore
A connective tissue bridging all disciplines, CDS brings together students, faculty, and partners to make a real-world impact.
Faculty Stories
Members of our faculty are drawn from all areas of computing & data sciences. Read about their research vision and projects in the pipeline.
Recent News
The latest news and innovations from CDS.
Professor Mayank Varia Wins Best Paper Award for Cryptographic Framework Tackling Legal Accountability
An award-winning study by BU's Mayank Varia explores how NDAs, central to #MeToo-era cases, balance privacy and accountability—and what new laws mean for the future of justice and transparency.
BU Today: Afraid of Public Speaking? This Club Can Help
Read about the CDS Toastmasters Club, supporting students in building their capabilities with real-world connections.
From Frogs to Frontiers: CDS Freshman Publishes Research on Machine Learning and Conservation
As a high schooler, Nemai Anand built a frog call classifier using machine learning—work that led to a published paper and a future at Boston University CDS.
CDS Assistant Professor Joshua Peterson Merges AI and Behavioral Science
AI models like GPT-4o often assume humans are more rational than we are. CDS Assistant Professor Joshua Peterson's research reveals why this bias matters for machine intelligence.
BU Today: Boston University Ramps Up Strategy on AI
Boston University is leading the charge for AI accountability and its use as a powerful tool. Read all about the new New Artificial Intelligence Development Accelerator (AIDA) for Academic and Administrative Excellence initiative.
CDS Student Voices & Inspirations: One Word’25
Students of the BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences share what CDS means to them and how they would sum up CDS in just one word.
CDS Assistant Professor Kira Goldner Receives NSF CAREER Award
Read about CDS Assistant Professor Kira Goldner receipt of the highly competitive prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for her groundbreaking research in Multidimensional Utility Maximization.
3 Data Science Questions with Wayfair’s Vinny DeGenova
In this Q&A, Wayfair's Associate Director of Data Science & Machine Learning, discusses the evolving AI job market, the importance of math, real-world data experience, and communication skills. Learn how Wayfair uses AI to enhance customer experiences.