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Does weather affect NFL scores? To celebrate Super Bowl weekend, we spoke with M.S. in Data Science student Chapin Large 🏈 Chapin uses data to find out how temperature, wind, and precipitation impact game-day performance. Read her article: https://bit.ly/4bDLCsQ
February 7, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Quantum computing is reshaping the field of artificial intelligence and changing the way we think about data science.

M.S. in Data Science student and Graduate Research Assistant at the National Security Data & Policy Institute Shiraz Robinson II discussed on CBS19: https://bit.ly/4bw8ytX
February 6, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Tours of the UVA School of Data Science are open to all prospective School of Data Science undergraduate and graduate students.

RSVP today: https://bit.ly/3WQkAVy

February 6 | 12:00 – 12:30 PM
February 13 | 12:00 – 12:30 PM
February 27 | 12:00 – 12:30 PM
February 5, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Sheng Li, associate professor of data science at UVA, received senior member status from the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) in recognition of his significant accomplishments in the field of artificial intelligence.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4blB8hF
February 4, 2026 at 5:48 PM
We invite you to email our Online MSDS ambassadors directly with questions about the master's program or to schedule a time to speak with them by phone or Zoom. They are here to give you the student or alumni perspective and share their experiences.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/44p8tBP
February 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Register here for Co-Opting AI: Kids: https://bit.ly/3NPoWfa

Speakers include: Annabel Blake, Sonia Livingstone, @monasloane.bsky.social, and Ashleigh Greene Wade
February 2, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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As we navigate the undermining of democratic processes & witness how tech facilitates/resists authoritarianism, join us on Feb 20@12pm to hear from @technolua.bsky.social @tamigraph.bsky.social @thakurdhanaraj.bsky.social @royapak.bsky.social B.Wylie, J.Bolthouse
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February 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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I'll be teaching genomics + data science in the residential MSDS program this fall. For working professionals our online program is awesome. And research opportunities abound. I have an online MSDS student working with me now on a CSTE-funded infectious disease forecasting program. 👀👇
January 31, 2026 at 10:35 AM
What does it mean to be a data scientist?

We spoke with several of our faculty members, all from a variety of different academic backgrounds, to see what they had to say.
January 31, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Associate Professor of Data Science and Media Studies @monasloane.bsky.social spoke with @natsensors.nature.com about AI and the rise of intelligent sensing. Read more here: https://go.nature.com/4bUndPC
January 31, 2026 at 8:11 PM
@forbes.com has named the University of Virginia School of Data Science a leader among the nation’s best online data science master’s programs in multiple categories.

Learn more and apply today https://bit.ly/4a1n0rg

Forbes' list of Best Online Data Science Master’s Degrees https://bit.ly/3Oa7WQR
January 30, 2026 at 10:07 PM
We are hosting a virtual B.S. in Data Science application overview on February 3 from 6-7PM. Register here: https://bit.ly/4t4KDIj
January 29, 2026 at 10:15 PM
The MSDS Genomics Focus at UVA prepares students with backgrounds in computer science, engineering, or statistics for data intensive research careers in genomics and biomedical science.

Learn more about the Genomics Focus: https://bit.ly/3LXMnlT

Read Emily's article: https://bit.ly/3X0612z
January 28, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Earn your B.S. in Data Science at the University of Virginia and gain skills that translate across industries and careers. Applications are now open. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4q6eWwV
January 28, 2026 at 6:39 PM
UVA School of Data Science researcher Heman Shakeri has been awarded a major new research grant to lead work at the intersection of machine learning and diabetes care. Read more: https://bit.ly/3O4FHmE
January 27, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Join us for an inside look at a real coding project from our M.S. in Data Science programs. Register here: https://bit.ly/4pVAIBZ

Ryan Dallas a current MSDS residential student, will perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) and visualization using the Blood Donor Registry dataset from Kaggle.
January 26, 2026 at 9:27 PM
We are looking forward to tomorrow's Gender & Tech Online Talk series! Register here: dtdlab.virginia.edu/event/gender...
Join us for the 7th event in our Gender & Tech Online Talk Series "Dis/Misinformation & Political Extremism” on Jan 27 at 11am EST, with the amazing @pinheiromachado.bsky.social + @robyncaplan.bsky.social. Free & open to all: dtdlab.virginia.edu/event/gender.... See you there
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January 26, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Stephenson Scholar and B.S. in Data Science student Khalid Bakhit shared his insights with us on the New York career trek while visiting the NBA 🏀

Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund here: https://bit.ly/4ppc24z
January 24, 2026 at 9:48 PM
We invite you to apply to our Data is ART competition. Open to all disciplines and mediums.

Submit for a chance to win $2,500 and have your work showcased. Click here for more information about applying and other prize details: https://bit.ly/3Pdt8DF
January 22, 2026 at 8:54 PM
For Madeleine Cummings, a semester in Copenhagen through the DIS program has meant exploring AI and human computer interaction, contributing to gender focused investment research, and discovering new ways to balance learning and life.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pvPEH0
January 21, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Interested in studying abroad with the UVA School of Data Science? We offer study abroad programs in Denmark, Sweden, and Spain for undergraduate students ✈️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hAKDZA

January 20, 2026 at 6:16 PM
PhD student Siwan Kim is exploring how human centered design, AI, and data science intersect to support responsible technology.

To read more about Siwan and her path to data science, click here: https://bit.ly/4pID7Ad
January 19, 2026 at 7:16 PM
We have launched a new award program to accelerate early stage, high potential faculty research.

Congratulations to the award recipients: Peter Beling, Natalie Kupperman, Nur Yildirim, and Chirag Agarwal and Nur Yildirim for a joint award. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49IZD6Z
January 17, 2026 at 8:47 PM
We are introducing four new optional concentrations in the M.S. in Data Science Residential program: Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Genomics, and Sports Data Science.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4bGvo1Q
January 16, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Watch online M.S. in Data Science student Kent Livesay discuss the relevance of digital safety and how you can protect yourself when using online tools and more on our CBS19 segment Inside the Numbers: https://bit.ly/49ntGQk
January 15, 2026 at 9:12 PM