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From the Air Force to academia, Aaron Giddings is charting a new path through UVA’s Ph.D. in Data Science.
Combining math, operations research, and a passion for sports, he’s using data to prevent injuries and drive impact. Read more about his journey: https://bit.ly/47RZADF
Combining math, operations research, and a passion for sports, he’s using data to prevent injuries and drive impact. Read more about his journey: https://bit.ly/47RZADF
December 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
From the Air Force to academia, Aaron Giddings is charting a new path through UVA’s Ph.D. in Data Science.
Combining math, operations research, and a passion for sports, he’s using data to prevent injuries and drive impact. Read more about his journey: https://bit.ly/47RZADF
Combining math, operations research, and a passion for sports, he’s using data to prevent injuries and drive impact. Read more about his journey: https://bit.ly/47RZADF
UVA Data Science student Shiraz Robinson turns the holidays into a celebration of math. His annual “Merry Christmas” equations explore concepts from algebra to calculus and reflect a deep love of problem solving and learning. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qeTXqN
December 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
UVA Data Science student Shiraz Robinson turns the holidays into a celebration of math. His annual “Merry Christmas” equations explore concepts from algebra to calculus and reflect a deep love of problem solving and learning. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qeTXqN
Class of 2030, we are so excited to meet you on Grounds this fall.
Curious about a major that brings together data, AI, ethics, and innovation? Our B.S. in Data Science in offers more than 10 concentrations and prepares you to turn curiosity into impact. https://bit.ly/4q6eWwV
Curious about a major that brings together data, AI, ethics, and innovation? Our B.S. in Data Science in offers more than 10 concentrations and prepares you to turn curiosity into impact. https://bit.ly/4q6eWwV
December 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Class of 2030, we are so excited to meet you on Grounds this fall.
Curious about a major that brings together data, AI, ethics, and innovation? Our B.S. in Data Science in offers more than 10 concentrations and prepares you to turn curiosity into impact. https://bit.ly/4q6eWwV
Curious about a major that brings together data, AI, ethics, and innovation? Our B.S. in Data Science in offers more than 10 concentrations and prepares you to turn curiosity into impact. https://bit.ly/4q6eWwV
Our new UVA Data Points episode explores data governance in the humanitarian sector. Guests Massimo Marelli of the ICRC and Ana Beduschi of the University of Exeter join Professor Aaron Martin to discuss privacy, security, and data protection. Listen here: https://bit.ly/48LEd8V
December 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Our new UVA Data Points episode explores data governance in the humanitarian sector. Guests Massimo Marelli of the ICRC and Ana Beduschi of the University of Exeter join Professor Aaron Martin to discuss privacy, security, and data protection. Listen here: https://bit.ly/48LEd8V
Amanda’s path to data science reflects curiosity and a desire to advance data-driven decision making. A Staten Island native and military spouse currently based in Lisbon, she is pursuing her MSDS while continuing to grow professionally.
Read more: https://bit.ly/44DYvyC
Read more: https://bit.ly/44DYvyC
December 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Amanda’s path to data science reflects curiosity and a desire to advance data-driven decision making. A Staten Island native and military spouse currently based in Lisbon, she is pursuing her MSDS while continuing to grow professionally.
Read more: https://bit.ly/44DYvyC
Read more: https://bit.ly/44DYvyC
We spoke with PhD candidate Bryan Christ about why it is more harmful than effective to take away students' ability to use LLMs like ChatGPT, and why it is important for them to advocate for their right to have these tools in the classroom. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Yxc3bM
December 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We spoke with PhD candidate Bryan Christ about why it is more harmful than effective to take away students' ability to use LLMs like ChatGPT, and why it is important for them to advocate for their right to have these tools in the classroom. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Yxc3bM
In a recent episode of UVA Data Points, we explore the intersections of data, art, and storytelling. Our guest, Nathalie Miebach, is an internationally-recognized data artist and our inaugural Artist-in-Residence.
To listen, click here: https://bit.ly/3LatcF7
To listen, click here: https://bit.ly/3LatcF7
December 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In a recent episode of UVA Data Points, we explore the intersections of data, art, and storytelling. Our guest, Nathalie Miebach, is an internationally-recognized data artist and our inaugural Artist-in-Residence.
To listen, click here: https://bit.ly/3LatcF7
To listen, click here: https://bit.ly/3LatcF7
With experience in consulting, startups, and AI-driven entrepreneurship, Sam Kunitz-Levy is now sharpening his data science skills at UVA to explore innovation in health care and tech. Read his Q&A: https://bit.ly/4iDCZzJ
December 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
With experience in consulting, startups, and AI-driven entrepreneurship, Sam Kunitz-Levy is now sharpening his data science skills at UVA to explore innovation in health care and tech. Read his Q&A: https://bit.ly/4iDCZzJ
At the UVA School of Data Science, career preparation and innovation go hand in hand. The Career Development team is expanding programs, leveraging AI, and building stronger employer and alumni connections to prepare students for success. Read more: https://bit.ly/3JvvgqE
December 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
At the UVA School of Data Science, career preparation and innovation go hand in hand. The Career Development team is expanding programs, leveraging AI, and building stronger employer and alumni connections to prepare students for success. Read more: https://bit.ly/3JvvgqE
Watch professor and author Daniel Graham discuss how we will begin to think of AI as something that won't replace us, but work alongside of us on November's segment of "Inside the Numbers" on CBS19. https://bit.ly/4iXLXbp
Daniel Graham discusses AI in everyday life on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’ — School of Data Science
Associate Professor of Data Science Daniel Graham discusses AI in everyday life on "Inside the Numbers."
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December 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Watch professor and author Daniel Graham discuss how we will begin to think of AI as something that won't replace us, but work alongside of us on November's segment of "Inside the Numbers" on CBS19. https://bit.ly/4iXLXbp
From zookeeper to data scientist-in-training, M.S. in Data Science online student Savanna Cabrera has followed an unexpected path that bridges her love of the natural world with the power of data. To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/4pQ8RDV
December 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
From zookeeper to data scientist-in-training, M.S. in Data Science online student Savanna Cabrera has followed an unexpected path that bridges her love of the natural world with the power of data. To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/4pQ8RDV
Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia's School of Data Science Jason Wang discussed how AI has not only altered team play, but how audiences engage with sports media on "Inside the Numbers." Watch: https://bit.ly/44k76GH
Jason Wang discusses AI in sports on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’ — School of Data Science
Ph.D. candidate Jason Wang shares how AI is shaping the world of sports on "Inside the Numbers."
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December 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia's School of Data Science Jason Wang discussed how AI has not only altered team play, but how audiences engage with sports media on "Inside the Numbers." Watch: https://bit.ly/44k76GH
We hosted Data, Story, and Sound, featuring Artist-in-Residence Nathalie Miebach, who transforms weather data into music and sculpture. Her work reimagines how we interpret data by translating the forces of nature into art. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MjLjZu
December 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We hosted Data, Story, and Sound, featuring Artist-in-Residence Nathalie Miebach, who transforms weather data into music and sculpture. Her work reimagines how we interpret data by translating the forces of nature into art. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MjLjZu
UVA Data Science professor YY Ahn delivered a keynote at CIKM 2025 in Seoul, sharing new insights on how neural networks translate knowledge into geometric structures. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XBWoHP
December 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
UVA Data Science professor YY Ahn delivered a keynote at CIKM 2025 in Seoul, sharing new insights on how neural networks translate knowledge into geometric structures. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XBWoHP
We are pleased to announce that Postdoctoral Researcher Byunghwee Lee has been awarded "Best in Show" at Datapalooza 2025 for his research poster examining how large language models infer private traits from everyday online discourse. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rRUyAy
December 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We are pleased to announce that Postdoctoral Researcher Byunghwee Lee has been awarded "Best in Show" at Datapalooza 2025 for his research poster examining how large language models infer private traits from everyday online discourse. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rRUyAy
The Raven Society has inducted three new members from the School of Data Science: Ryan Ermovick (B.S.), Nicholas Thornton (M.S.), and Ethan Nelson (Ph.D.), recognized for exceptional scholarship, leadership, and service: https://bit.ly/48EjpPu
December 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The Raven Society has inducted three new members from the School of Data Science: Ryan Ermovick (B.S.), Nicholas Thornton (M.S.), and Ethan Nelson (Ph.D.), recognized for exceptional scholarship, leadership, and service: https://bit.ly/48EjpPu
Secure your future in a world shaped by AI and data. UVA’s School of Data Science offers flexible pathways to begin your data science degree, whether you’re just getting started or adding the final prerequisites. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4q6eWwV
December 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Secure your future in a world shaped by AI and data. UVA’s School of Data Science offers flexible pathways to begin your data science degree, whether you’re just getting started or adding the final prerequisites. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4q6eWwV
Don’t miss your chance! Team applications for the Data-to-Impact Challenge are due tomorrow: https://bit.ly/4iB7aHP
December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Don’t miss your chance! Team applications for the Data-to-Impact Challenge are due tomorrow: https://bit.ly/4iB7aHP
We went on a book signing journey at Barnes and Noble with Professor Daniel Graham 📖
Read his UVA Today feature here: https://bit.ly/4azCtAK
Read his UVA Today feature here: https://bit.ly/4azCtAK
December 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We went on a book signing journey at Barnes and Noble with Professor Daniel Graham 📖
Read his UVA Today feature here: https://bit.ly/4azCtAK
Read his UVA Today feature here: https://bit.ly/4azCtAK
UVA students pulled data from Spotify and the popular album review site Pitchfork, and in doing so created a model that is capable of predicting an album's genre by uncovering trends in biased music reviews. Read more: https://bit.ly/3KCdWAE
December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
UVA students pulled data from Spotify and the popular album review site Pitchfork, and in doing so created a model that is capable of predicting an album's genre by uncovering trends in biased music reviews. Read more: https://bit.ly/3KCdWAE
For Stephanie Morrall, data science is more than numbers and code, it’s a tool for discovery. Now a Ph.D. student in Data Science at UVA, she’s exploring how computational methods can deepen our understanding of the brain and human health. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rbv1C2
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
For Stephanie Morrall, data science is more than numbers and code, it’s a tool for discovery. Now a Ph.D. student in Data Science at UVA, she’s exploring how computational methods can deepen our understanding of the brain and human health. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rbv1C2
Your application to the M.S. in Data Science Residential Program is your opportunity to showcase your unique experiences, motivations, and perspectives.
See admission tips for the MSDS program here: https://bit.ly/4oY4fLq
See admission tips for the MSDS program here: https://bit.ly/4oY4fLq
December 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Your application to the M.S. in Data Science Residential Program is your opportunity to showcase your unique experiences, motivations, and perspectives.
See admission tips for the MSDS program here: https://bit.ly/4oY4fLq
See admission tips for the MSDS program here: https://bit.ly/4oY4fLq
We offer a B.S. in Data Science as well as full suite of degrees, including the Minor in Data Science, an M.S. in Data Science in two formats (in-person, residential and 100% online), and a Ph.D. program.
To learn more, click here: https://bit.ly/4nQZp1q
To learn more, click here: https://bit.ly/4nQZp1q
November 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
We offer a B.S. in Data Science as well as full suite of degrees, including the Minor in Data Science, an M.S. in Data Science in two formats (in-person, residential and 100% online), and a Ph.D. program.
To learn more, click here: https://bit.ly/4nQZp1q
To learn more, click here: https://bit.ly/4nQZp1q
B.S. in Data Science students can tailor their degree through collaborative concentrations, connecting data with fields from economics to astronomy.
Our first Collaborative Concentration Night helped students explore these exciting pathways. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47E5AkS
Our first Collaborative Concentration Night helped students explore these exciting pathways. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47E5AkS
November 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
B.S. in Data Science students can tailor their degree through collaborative concentrations, connecting data with fields from economics to astronomy.
Our first Collaborative Concentration Night helped students explore these exciting pathways. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47E5AkS
Our first Collaborative Concentration Night helped students explore these exciting pathways. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47E5AkS
Through the Global Data Science Fellowship, Kayla Lee joined a team of UVA students working alongside clinicians and researchers at Kibong’oto Infectious Disease Hospital in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4hWTpTH
Read more: https://bit.ly/4hWTpTH
November 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Through the Global Data Science Fellowship, Kayla Lee joined a team of UVA students working alongside clinicians and researchers at Kibong’oto Infectious Disease Hospital in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4hWTpTH
Read more: https://bit.ly/4hWTpTH