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

The UVA School of Data Science and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence released the 2026 Economic Impact of the Nonprofit Sector Report, highlighting how more than 43,000 Virginia nonprofits support communities and generate nearly $80 billion in annual revenue. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rN1aPI

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

We are excited to welcome Holly Stancil as a career advisor at the UVA School of Data Science, supporting students with clarity, strategy, and confidence in their job search. To read our Q&A with Holly or book an advising call with her, click here: https://bit.ly/3ZuhcC2

The University of Virginia School of Data Science is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Advisory Board: Will Foshay, Sam Garofalo, and Don Vu. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tsNBG2

Join us for a discussion of "The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want." Register today: bit.ly/4sYGeWU Featuring @emilymbender.bsky.social + @alexhanna.bsky.social and hosted by @histoftech.bsky.social

Several years ago, astronaut Christina Koch became the first person to edit Wikipedia from space. We spoke with @bluerasberry.bsky.social to discuss the significance of a seemingly small action and how Wikipedia shapes scientific progress. Read Lane's article: https://bit.ly/41mI4Vw

Co-Opting AI: Geopolitics will examine the geopolitical dimensions of AI – from national security aspects, to global political economy concerns, ethical dimensions, and diplomacy implications. Register for this virtual event today: https://bit.ly/4vi5qJz

Machines still struggle with understanding space and 3D worlds. Researchers at UVA’s Spatial AI Lab are advancing models that perceive, reason, and interact in real environments, moving AI beyond language and images toward real-world spatial intelligence Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aSMlFS

Assistant Professor at the UVA School of Data Science @jhereia.bsky.social has published a new article in @theconversation.com examining the risks that AI-based automated license plate readers pose to civil liberties, privacy, and human rights. https://bit.ly/4t2G012

Join @monasloane.bsky.social, Owen Kitzmann, and Celia Calhoun for the fourth talk in The Ethical Dimension of AI Literacy series with @uvalibrary.bsky.social on Wednesday, April 8 💻

Renée Cummings discusses how AI reshapes the idea of “stranger danger” as algorithms become part of children’s lives. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4rm8FN6

M.S. in Data Science student Marissa Burton shared a look at her weekly schedule, breaking down how she balances working on Grounds, building her network, and making time to recharge. Read her article here: https://bit.ly/4tkC9ga

Making the right diagnosis at the right time is one of health care’s biggest challenges, and machine learning is helping change that. By analyzing complex health datasets, ML tools can detect patterns and support earlier disease detection. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Zy6EBS

Online M.S. in Data Science student Jasmine Waller discusses the importance of data collection during the Artemis II mission in our most recent Q&A. https://bit.ly/417OXdb

Why UVA? Our B.S. in Data Science students shared with us what drew them to the University of Virginia. Read their stories: https://bit.ly/4t6GVxO

Join Audrey Stelle, a BSDS student, ROTC member, and student ambassador, in a typical week of her life at the University of Virginia's School of Data Science: https://bit.ly/4rGXHSs

Our Online M.S. in Data Science application is open until June 15! To schedule meetings & chat with our online ambassadors about this program, click here: https://bit.ly/47qZWSv

The University of Virginia School of Data Science has named Jeffrey Blume as interim Stephenson Dean, effective immediately, following the passing of Founding Dean Philip E. Bourne. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4daRY3z

This summer, the Inspire Summer Program at UVA | Northern Virginia is offering three brand-new data science courses that will give rising 10th to 12th graders real-world, hands-on experience with data, machine learning, and ethical AI. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4lpAuCu

On March 25 from 4 to 5:15 PM EST, Co-Opting AI: Insurance brings together Laurence Barry and Jathan Sadowski to examine the entanglement of AI, risk individualization, and the insurance industry. Hosted by @monasloane.bsky.social Register for this virtual event here: https://bit.ly/3Op4Atx

Deep representation learning now allows us to imagine a shared knowledge embedding space where scholarly works, ideas, and other entities can coexist. Join Professor @yyahn.bsky.social for a talk on the Geometry of Science on Tuesday, March 17 at 9 a.m. EDT. Register here: https://bit.ly/4sBrNHQ

The School of Data Science and the Bourne family invite the community to gather in remembrance of Philip E. Bourne, founding dean of the School of Data Science and a visionary leader whose work helped shape the field of data science and the future of UVA. More details: https://bit.ly/4usdEOR

Join us on 3/26 @ 10am EDT for the Gender & Tech Talk Series' 9th session, "Immigration & Techno-Authoritarianism" featuring @royapak.bsky.social & Ana B. Nougrères. Moderated by & co-organized with @yasmincurzi.com. Free & open to all dtdlab.virginia.edu/event/gender... @uvadatascience.bsky.social

Online M.S. in Data Science student Chapin Large works full time as a toxicology analyst where she analyzes biological samples to quantify drugs. Drawn to data science through hands on lab work, she is building skills to merge biology, chemistry, and data. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aabNVC