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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 20, 2024

Linking Perspectives: MSDS Alumni Connect with Northern Virginia Online Students

Northern Virginia online students and M.S. in data science alumni recently united for a networking event in Arlington, Virginia.

Academics Alumni BSDS Careers MSDS Student Life
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February 9, 2024

Echoes of Unity: Celebrating Black Voices and Legacies at UVA’s MLK Celebration

The University’s Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion held nine events, including a keynote co-hosted by the School of Data Science.

Academics Alumni BSDS Guest Speaker
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February 1, 2024

Heidi Lanford’s MAC Model: A Blueprint for Women to Bridge the Wage Gap

Heidi Lanford introduced a three step model to help women replace their doubt with confidence when it comes to discussing salary increases in the workplace.

Academics Graduation Guest Speaker Minor in Data Science MSDS
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January 30, 2024

Adam Tashman Plugs Data + Society Challenge on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

Adam Tashman, associate professor of data science, was featured on this month's "Inside the Numbers" with CBS19

Multimedia Research
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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

UVA Professor: Don’t Think of Data Science as ‘Derivative’ of Other Fields

Brian Wright, director of undergraduate programs at UVA's School of Data Science, spoke at The Data Science Career Pathways Summit in December.

Admissions Careers
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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 16, 2024

Q&A: Aaron Martin on Coming Home to Virginia, Data Governance, and More

Aaron Martin joined the UVA faculty in fall 2023, with a joint appointment from the School of Data Science and the Department of Media Studies.

Academics Artificial Intelligence Research
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January 10, 2024

Ken Ono Elected Honorary Fellow by Indian Academy of Sciences

Founded in 1934, the Indian Academy of Sciences aims to promote progress in in both pure and applied branches of sciences.

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