Join us in congratulating our incoming B.S. in Data Science class of 2029 🎉 We are so excited to welcome you all to the UVA School of Data Science

Competitive Hyrox athlete and online M.S. in Data Science student Gina Mancuso built her own AI recovery coach using Garmin, Oura, and Claude. Read Gina's story here: https://bit.ly/4xS1HUs

In our recent episode of UVA Data Points, @monasloane.bsky.social and Renée Cummings explore the future of artificial intelligence through the lens of policy, ethics, and governance. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3QDwl36

Assistant professor of data science and media studies @monasloane.bsky.social has been featured in the Los Angeles Review of Books. Read her article on AI's blank space: https://bit.ly/4oKqWE1 Purchase her new book "Predicted: How AI Is Restructuring Social Life" here: https://bit.ly/3PWnhpy

When Manikandarajan Shanmugavel enrolled in UVA's Master of Science in Data Science program, he already had nearly two decades of engineering experience under his belt. What the MSDS gave him wasn't a career change, it was a career accelerator. Read more: https://bit.ly/49qcmec

Sarah Hawthorne's path to data science began at UVA, where she earned her B.A. in 2009. Today, Hawthorne serves as a Data Specialist with Virginia Literacy Partners in UVA’s School of Education and Human Development while pursuing her M.S. in Data Science. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sZ9o8i

The UVA School of Data Science has named assistant professor Chirag Agarwal as the 2026 Baugh Family Fellow, recognizing his contributions to advancing research at the intersection of data science, security, and artificial intelligence. Read more: https://bit.ly/3S8rYgC

M.S. in Data Science student Ryan Dallas provides a firsthand perspective on navigating federal and defense contracting job searches in the national security sector. Read his article here: https://bit.ly/4d0BT07

We are excited to welcome Peyton Baldwin to the School of Data Science as associate director of alumni engagement. Read more: https://bit.ly/4wTUxyx

The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors gave final approval for the design of the School of Data Science Entrepreneurship Building. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ecUK7f

Data science is changing the game. At UVA, a team of over 20 students is helping the Cavaliers baseball program win through real time analytics. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fOt0rV

The University of Virginia School of Data Science is pleased to share that Claudia Scholz has received the 2026 Mentoring Award from the National Organization of Research Development Professionals. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dF8toy

This summer, the UVA School of Data Science is offering week long AI bootcamps for middle and high school students. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/43aTjkF

We are proud to celebrate the University of Virginia School of Data Science Class of 2026 and the graduates preparing to tackle complex challenges across AI, health care, education, and beyond. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vdppIv

The Raven Society, the University of Virginia’s oldest and most prestigious honorary society, recently initiated new members, three of whom represent the School of Data Science. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nRxjVs

In a recent episode of UVA Data Points, we explore the rapidly evolving world of digital brain twins; personalized, data-driven models of the brain that could revolutionize medicine and neuroscience. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4dTpudt

Join us in congratulating Bryan Christ, who was named as the inaugural recipient of its 2026 Distinguished Dissertation Award, recognizing exceptional doctoral research that exemplifies impact, creativity, and methodological rigor. Read more: https://bit.ly/4wPPHSV

Professor Prince Afriyie was selected by students to deliver a lecture as part of the 33rd annual Last Lecture Series, a longstanding University tradition that honors faculty who have made a lasting impact in the classroom. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dJbCDT

Students in the M.S. in Data Science program are taught by world-class faculty with industry experience, and learn the importance of ethical and responsible data use to benefit society and the common good. Apply by our June 15 deadline: https://bit.ly/4ecH90V

This summer, the UVA School of Data Science is offering week long bootcamps for middle and high school students. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/43aTjkF

The UVA School of Data Science celebrates a major international honor recognizing the contributions of Peter Alonzi, assistant professor of data science, as part of a global scientific collaboration that received the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nQJzpg

"Machine Learning I is more than a coding or statistics class; it’s a deep exploration into how data becomes knowledge," M.S. in Data Science student Shiraz Robinson II shared with us. To read more about a student's perspective on our Machine Learning I class, click here: https://bit.ly/4ceuI2z

BSDS student Trevor Xu's experience studying abroad in Valencia highlights how stepping into a new culture, living with a host family, and gaining hands on internship experience can reshape both your skills and your sense of direction. Read about Trevor's experience here: https://bit.ly/4exqaqZ

In her first book, “Predicted: How AI Is Restructuring Social Life,” @monasloane.bsky.social suggests that we take ownership over AI to proactively shape the future. Read our Q&A: bit.ly/4usYJDR Purchase your copy here: bit.ly/3PWnhpy

We loved celebrating our Hoos with their loved ones during Sunday's Diploma Ceremony. Thank you to every friend and family member who supported our graduates through their journey 🎓

In a recent episode of UVA Data Points, we’re joined by Heidi Lanford, co-founder of NavAlytix AI, and Kane Geyer, Principal at PwC. Lanford and Geyer share perspectives shaped by decades of experience leading data and AI initiatives across global organizations. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4dh20Qp

This summer, the UVA School of Data Science is offering week long AI bootcamps for middle and high school students. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/43aTjkF

Congratulations to the UVA School of Data Science Class of 2026 🎉 We are so proud of you for your incredible accomplishments.

We hosted the hands-on tutorial day of the Applied Machine Learning Conference 2026, where AI moves from theory to practice. After a packed day of talks and networking across Charlottesville, Saturday was all about doing, diving deeper into the tools shaping today’s AI landscape.

David Danks explores the growing accountability gap as AI systems make high stakes decisions, warning that without clearer frameworks, humans risk becoming “perpetual scapegoats” for errors they didn’t truly control while companies and developers evade responsibility https://bit.ly/4n5Y7AV

Advance your expertise with specialized electives within our part-time, 100% online Master's program: https://bit.ly/4vv2f1g

UVA's Centrifuge program awarded over $100,000 in Futures Grants to two projects: affordable PFAS testing and AI-powered extended reality training. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tS6BhS

For prospective and incoming students considering a move to Charlottesville, this guide offers a student perspective. UVA M.S. in Data Science ambassador Karina Mehta shares insights on housing, transportation, and settling into life at the University of Virginia here: https://bit.ly/4agCbyh

Renée Cummings and Kimberly D. Acquaviva explore how AI is transforming the grieving process through tools like digital memorials and simulated conversations with the deceased. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wfmFvM

Can AI measure beauty or just mirror our biases? A UVA Data Science project puts the Golden Ratio to the test and finds that what we call “perfect” may say more about data and demographics than any universal standard. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4nbIbgG

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With a background in biology and a newly earned M.S. in Data Science from UVA, Alanna Hazlett is applying her skills at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, where she works with cutting-edge imaging data and predictive models. Read our Q&A with Alanna here: https://bit.ly/3Q7Z9Ae

The University of Virginia School of Data Science is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and student‑centered Director of Admissions and Recruiting to lead graduate and undergraduate enrollment efforts for the nation’s premier data science institution. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4sthght

From studying economics and competing as a varsity athlete at Harvard, to now working at a quantitative hedge fund, M.S. in Data Science online student James Martter has seen firsthand how data shapes decision-making across industries and at every level of an organization: https://bit.ly/49X2d8o

Season two of "The Pitt" features a storyline surrounding the ethics and efficiency of using artificial intelligence-based tools on the emergency room floor. We spoke with @tomhartvigsen.bsky.social to learn more about the usage of AI scribes in the healthcare system. https://bit.ly/48nQQqg

What is undergraduate research? How do I find research opportunities? These are some of the most frequent questions that prospective B.S. in Data Science students ask. Rachel Seo and Madeleine Cummings share their journeys into research in a recent blog post: https://bit.ly/4cdH3DZ

Join us for the 10th and last session of the Gender & Tech Series, "Possible AI Futures" on 5/5 @ 10am EDT, featuring @cyn-k.bsky.social and Ploipailin Flynn. Moderated by me & co-organized with @yasmincurzi.com. Free & open to all: dtdlab.virginia.edu/event/gender... <3 @uvadatascience.bsky.social

@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

Computer vision is moving beyond pattern recognition. University of Virginia School of Data Science researchers are exploring how AI can better understand the physical world, learn with less data, and give users more control over generative systems. Read more: https://bit.ly/4mk9dlE

Data science is shaping the future of healthcare, education, and global decision making. At UVA, responsible data science means combining technical innovation with ethics, transparency, and public impact. Explore 10 ways UVA Data Science is changing the world responsibly: https://bit.ly/3Odzohc

Created by middle school students in the inaugural Spring Break Data Science Bootcamp, this collaborative artwork on display transforms data into a vibrant, three-dimensional visual experience. Students began by exploring a simple question: What does “play” mean to you? https://bit.ly/4cntbY0

Spend a week with Alka Link, a proud member of the University of Virginia’s first B.S. in Data Science cohort. Read more: https://bit.ly/4boElML

UVA's Online M.S. in Data Science blends academic rigor, cohort-based collaboration, and specialized electives so students gain deep technical skills and domain knowledge that directly translate into real-world impact and career pathways. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4u77BPy

Happy to share that my latest research article on how regulatory entrepreneurship challenges digital sovereignty is now out in Science and Public Policy doi.org/10.1093/scip... cc @uvadatascience.bsky.social, @mediastudies.bsky.social, @uvaresearch.bsky.social Message me if you'd like a PDF copy

Brian Wright's journey from government consulting to academia helped shape UVA’s newest school, driving its rapid growth and innovative data science programs. Read more: https://bit.ly/48mbYwQ