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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
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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
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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
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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
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Advance your expertise with specialized electives within our part-time, 100% online Master's program: https://bit.ly/4vv2f1g
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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
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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
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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
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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
Public speaker series poster titled "Co-Opting AI: Geopolitics." It includes names Pablo Chavez, Chinasa T. Okolo, Nick Srnicek, and Mona Sloane. Date and time: April 15, 2026, 4:00–5:15 pm ET, Zoom Webinar. Logos of University of Virginia, Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University, and Sloane Lab are displayed at the bottom.
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
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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 💻
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
This is a promotional poster for a public speaker series titled "Co-Opting AI: Insurance." It lists Laurence Barry, Jathan Sadowski, and Mona Sloane as speakers. The event is scheduled for March 25, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:15 PM ET as a Zoom webinar. Logos for UVA's Digital Technology for Democracy Lab, NYU's Institute for Public Knowledge, and Sloane Lab are at the bottom. The background features a stylized calculator.
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
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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
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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
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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
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UVA School of Data Science Class of 2025 graduates are launching careers across industry, academia, and government, applying data science, machine learning, and AI to real-world challenges. Strong outcomes reflect interdisciplinary training and career support. Read more: https://bit.ly/4r0qWQF