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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ever wondered what it’s like to study data science as an undergrad at UVA? For Matthew Benson, each week blends coding, collaboration, and community. Read more about his experience here: https://bit.ly/4oHHoUE

In our recent episode of UVA Data Points, we explore how data science is helping researchers simulate and understand some of the most extreme physical events on Earth, from floods in Texas to hypersonic flight. To listen, click here: https://bit.ly/48bQz9S

Professor of Data Science and Psychology Paul Perrin has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Dick & Nancy Guerrant Global Health Equity Professor Award. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rbv1C2

Applying to grad school can be exciting and intimidating. In a recent Q&A, Courtney Hodge, 2025 alumna of our M.S. in Data Science program, shares practical advice on navigating applications, managing time, and applying with confidence. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qPlUXq

From engineering to data science, Helen Corbat is applying her analytical mindset to a new challenge. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WNuFU6

A new study co-authored by Dean Phil Bourne proposes a bold new model for drug discovery using AI-powered programmable virtual humans. This approach could make drug development faster, safer, and more predictive of human outcomes. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oSbJ2q

Students interested in the B.S. in Data Science will need two prerequisite courses: DS 1001 and DS 1002. But what do these classes actually cover, and how do they prepare you for the major? Learn more: https://bit.ly/49uTqfb

We are excited to announce that our Data is ART competition has returned. Our 2026 theme: Truth. We welcome submissions that use visualization and design to surface insight, deepen understanding, and present data in new and compelling ways. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Pdt8DF

From accounting to analytics, Tiandra Threat, a Richmond native and first-generation M.S. in Data Science student, is blending her love of numbers with a passion for business strategy and technology. Read her story https://bit.ly/3WH4gYb

Today, the UVA School of Data Science was packed with new and familiar faces for our annual Datapalooza event. A special thank you to our keynote speaker Danielle Citron and all of our presenters for Datapalooza 2025: Truth and Accountability in the Age of AI.

Our amazing M.S. in Data Science online students joined us for a breakfast social before Datapalooza later this afternoon 🥞

Join the Data-to-Impact Challenge at UVA Datapalooza, co-led by LMI, UVA School of Data Science, and NSDPI. Learn more about how you can turn data into impact during Datapalooza this Friday by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3XlVH52

During UVA’s Week of Giving, your support for the School of Data Science fuels groundbreaking research and student innovation. Every contribution, no matter the size, strengthens our shared mission to shape the future through data. Give today: https://bit.ly/43uk9Vv

We are proud to share that Professor Aaron Martin (@empo11on.bsky.social) co-edited Data Protection in Humanitarian Action, marking 10 years of ICRC & UNHCR data frameworks. A milestone on how data protection drives responsible humanitarian action. Read open access: https://bit.ly/47TYiIm

Join the Data-to-Impact Challenge at UVA Datapalooza, co-led by LMI, UVA School of Data Science, and NSDPI. Learn more about how you can turn data into impact during Datapalooza this Friday by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3XlVH52

As AI shapes what we see and believe, truth is under strain. @daniellecitron.bsky.social explores accountability in the AI age—how data systems amplify inequality and distort trust. See her at Datapalooza 11/14 hosted by @uvadatascience.bsky.social datascience.virginia.edu/events/datap...

AI is reshaping how people get hired. The TARAI Index from @monasloane.bsky.social and @ellens.bsky.social makes these systems visible, mapping 100+ recruiting tools that use AI to rank and evaluate candidates. Explore the public database: www.tarai.org Read more: bit.ly/4nO1MCo

Keynote speaker and UVA Law professor Danielle Citron joins the UVA School of Data Science for Datapalooza 2025: Truth and Accountability in the Age of AI on Friday, November 14. To learn more and register for this event, click here: https://bit.ly/3WQE3Go

The School of Data Science is helping power UVA’s sustainable future. Our rooftop solar installation features 160 panels that generate roughly 76,569 kWh of clean energy each year, equal to reducing 54 metric tons of CO₂. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4oPwZ9g

The UVA School of Data Science is hiring faculty, staff, student, postdoctoral and research scientist positions. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4cXAc0Q

Thinking about a master's in data science? At UVA, the MSDS is offered online and in person. Same degree, same curriculum, different formats. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nzaIfu

If the B.S. in Data Science program is on your radar, your involvements can help you discover what drives you. BSDS ambassador Helen Bedsole encourages students to choose activities they’re genuinely excited about. Read more of Helen’s advice here: https://bit.ly/3Lf3AH2

Meet Emily Garman, a UVA M.S. in Data Science student exploring how genomics and computation can transform healthcare. Through the program’s new Genomics Focus, Emily is applying data-driven methods to some of science’s toughest challenges: https://bit.ly/3X0612z

Datapalooza 2025: Truth and Accountability in the Age of AI, will be held from 1 to 5 PM at the School of Data Science on Friday, November 14. Register today by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3WQE3Go

@monasloane.bsky.social in conversation with tech journalist and author @karenhao.bsky.social Photography by Hoowithaview Read more here: https://bit.ly/43JiStE

Assistant Professor Aiying Zhang combines data science and neuroscience to uncover hidden patterns in the brain. At UVA’s School of Data Science, she’s exploring why autism is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Read more: https://bit.ly/3JbyG1z

In our most recent episode of UVA Data Points, we explore how data science is helping researchers simulate and understand some of the most extreme physical events on Earth, from floods in Texas to hypersonic flight. To listen, click here: https://bit.ly/47Nw5Eh

Getting ready to apply to the School of Data Science? B.S. in Data Science Ambassador Rachel Seo shares tips on building connections and asking faculty for recommendations. Read more here: https://bit.ly/43GcEL4