Educational YouTubers Balance Integrity and Income in the Age of Algorithms
Learn about a Boston University research study on YouTube and the way it explores how creators manage tensions between teaching and monetization.
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In and Around the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University
BU Named Top Leader for Data Science, AI, and Digital Transformation
#
9
out of 150 schools. Source: Digital Leaders in Higher Education 2025
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.
What We Do
A catalyst for education, research, and innovation in computing and data science, CDS connects a plethora of liberal arts, science, and professional disciplines with its foundational fields of computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, and statistics.
CDS Making Headlines
Yves Atchadé and Emily Ryan Named Duan Family Faculty Fellows in CDS
Duan Family Faculty Fellows recognized for advancing interdisciplinary research and leadership across computing, engineering, and data science.
BU Today: A Sleepover in the CDS Building? BU Students Will Participate in Weekend-Long Hackathon
The DS + X Hackathon is here at CDS, and students are ready to jump in!
The Brink: From Better Batteries to Improved Cartilage Repair, BU Ignition Award Winners Aim for Real-World Impact
Learn about one of the winning projects at the BU Ignition Awards 2025 that aims to design new medicines using machine learning and chemical thinking tools, lead by professors Adrian Whitty and Xuezhou (Jack) Zhang.
New Spring 2026 Courses Announced
CDS announces new spring 2026 courses!
Students Pack Laptops—and Sleeping Bags—for DS+X Hackathon at BU
Students are gearing up for the DS + X Hackathon event with their laptops, sleeping bags, pillows, and toothbrushes, all for 2 days of nonstop innovation at BU.
Joshua Peterson Co-Authors Landmark Nature Study on Using AI to Model Human Cognition
CDS Assistant Professor Joshua Peterson's work in artificial intelligence around human cognition and behavior has made headlines and impact. Read about it now.
DS + X Hackathon Toolkit: For Hackers & Mentors
Join BU Spark! and CDS for the first-ever DS+X Hackathon — a two-day creative sprint where data science meets innovation and real-world impact.