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March 15, 2024

A Day to Inspire: Key Takeaways from WiDS 2024

This year's event focused on inspiring the next generation of women in data science, with panel discussions featuring industry experts and much more.

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March 6, 2024

Four Data Science Faculty Members Receive Endowed Chairs

Stephen Baek, Jonathan Kropko, Sheng Li, and Brian Wright will now have the title of Quantitative Foundation Associate Professor in Data Science.

Academics Research
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February 28, 2024

Farhana Faruqe Discusses AI Realities on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

Farhana Faruqe, associate professor of data science, was featured on this month's “Inside the Numbers” with CBS19 to discuss common fears associated with AI.

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February 23, 2024

Dean’s Blog: On Gryffindor and How to Organize a School of Data Science

Phil Bourne, founding dean of the School of Data Science, shares his thoughts on how the concept of houses can inform the organization of a school.

Academics Research
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February 23, 2024

Data Science Across the Globe: Ph.D. Student Shares Insights from Uzbekistan Conference

Navya Annapareddy shares what she learned from her recent participation in an international conference on data science in Uzbekistan.

Academics Admissions Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Research Student Spotlight
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January 26, 2024

Jefferson Trust to Fund Project Aimed at Preparing Students for Careers in Trustworthy AI

The project will be led by Farhana Faruqe, an assistant professor of data science at the University of Virginia.

Artificial Intelligence Research
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January 22, 2024

New Research Examines How Assumptions Affect Motion Capture Technology

New research co-authored by Mona Sloane uses social practice theory as a lens to examine how assumptions have become embedded in motion capture technology.

Artificial Intelligence Research
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January 17, 2024

UVA’s Environmental Institute to Fund Study of Data Justice and Climate Resilience in Auto Industry

The project will be co-led by Jess Reia, an assistant professor of data science.

Environment Research
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January 2, 2024

Don Brown Receives UVA’s Distinguished Researcher Award

Brown serves as the senior associate dean for research at UVA's School of Data Science.

Research
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December 29, 2023

Heman Shakeri Explains How Data Science Improves Quality of Life for Diabetics

Heman Shakeri on CBS19 for 'Inside The Numbers' explains how data science improves quality of life for diabetics.

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December 7, 2023

Understanding the Age of AI: Key Takeaways from UVA Data Conference

Co-hosted by UVA's Darden School of Business and School of Data Science, the conference featured artificial intelligence experts from diverse sectors.

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December 6, 2023

Data, AI Changing the Landscape of Sports, Experts Say

The latest edition of the Co-Opting AI series featured a wide-ranging discussion on the many ways in which data, AI, and technology are affecting sports.

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