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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.
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A Year of Firsts: CDS Impact Report 2023
2023 was an incredible year of firsts for the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences.
It was our first year in our new home at the fossil fuel-free Center for Computing & Data Sciences; a year that saw both the matriculation of our 78-strong inaugural Class of 2026 and the graduation of our first cohort of data science majors. It was a year that marked the launch of our MS in Data Science Programand the integration of the Bioinformatics Program in CDS; a year in which we were first to develop guidelines for the use of generative AI in the classroom. It was a year in which we welcomed our first cohort of CDS Faculty Fellows and our first cohort of Wexler PhD Fellows; and a year in which we made our first faculty and staff CDS Citizenship & Leadership Awards. And the list goes on!
We invite you to check out our Year of Firsts Impact Report. Read up on our faculty and their cutting-edge research, our curriculum and how it prepares our students to positively impact the world through innovation and experiential learning opportunities powered by BU Spark!, and discover the places, faces, and state-of-the-art learning spaces that make CDS shine.
Schools & Colleges
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
In just one year, the Data Science major has over 150 declared majors.
Annual growth in enrollments
The number of students taking DS courses is growing in leaps and bounds, drawing students from all across the University.
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Research + Impact
We aren’t just leading innovative research, we’re tackling society’s biggest challenges.
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A connective tissue bridging all disciplines, CDS brings together students, faculty, and partners to make a real-world impact.
Recent News
The latest news and innovations from CDS.
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Simulating Religious Violence Documentary
On November 19th, 2024, Boston University will host the North American Premiere of Simulating Religious Violence. Presented by So Fare Films, in collaboration with the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences and the School of Theology, the documentary explores a three-year project using simulations to address global humanitarian issues.
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Quantitative Biology Seminar Series
Read about the Quantitative Biology Seminar Series offered by Boston University's Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences.
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CDS Welcomes New Staff Members
The Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences is pleased to welcome five new and talented staff members: Parita Danole, Learning Facilitator for the Online Master’s in Data Science Program (OMDS) Annie Imperato, Student Success Specialist, OMDS David Kim, Learning Facilitator, OMDS Rachelle Regan, Building Programs Manager Gary Wilson, Assistant Director of Admissions, OMDS We are […]
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CDS Welcomes Six New Faculty Members
Read about BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences' new faculty, summer 2024.
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Connecting Coursework with Industry
Seven Boston University data science majors share their summer 2024 internship experiences.
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ProPublica: Many Judges Choose Not to Recuse, Even With Their Families
Read about the recent court case surrounding unpaid wages and the ongoing fight for justice.
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In BU’s Online Master’s Program, Students Learn How Data Science Makes AI Happen
In this Q&A, Azer Bestavros, Boston University associate provost, discusses the Online Master's in Data Science program, its curriculum, career-enhancing benefits, and more.
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Futurity: AI Can Diagnose 10 Types of Dementia
Learn about the recent developments being made on dementia diagnosis at the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences with Professor Vijaya Kolachalama's research on a clinically scalable AI tool.