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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.
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
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.
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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.
Avanade Partnership Reaches New Heights
Learn about the Avanade STEM Scholarship Program and the CDS Avanade kickoff meeting.
KPMB: The Center for Computing & Data Sciences wins New England AIA Design Award
The BU Center for Computing & Data Sciences has been recognized for its architectural impact. Read about the award and the team behind it.
MetroWest Daily News: “How Did They Build That” to explain Boston University’s Jenga building, how to watch
The "How Did They Build That?" Smithsonian Channel special has aired and continues to make waves. Read more about the episode and where to watch it.
BU Today: Smithsonian Channel to Air Segment on BU’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences
BU's Center for Computing & Data Sciences is the focus of the Smithsonian Channel's latest edition of their "How Did They Build That?" series
3 Questions with MassMutual’s Adam Fox
MassMutual's Adam Fox discusses what inspired him to enter to the field of data science and offers tools to enter the professions.
CCDS Featured in the Smithsonian Channel Series “How Did They Build That?”
The Center for Computing & Data Sciences is featured on the Smithsonian Channel's "How Did They Build That?" program, October 2024.
BU Today: Career Development Professorships Awarded to Five BU Researchers
Read about Boston University's Office of the Provost has announcement of this year's winners of the prestigious Career Development Professorships, including CDS awardee Assistant Professor Brian Cleary.
KPMB: CTBUH selects the Center for Computing & Data Sciences as America’s Best Tall Building
Boston University is making national headlines once again, as the Center for Computing & Data Sciences is awarded as the best tall building in America.