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June 3, 2024

Mar Hicks Selected as Shannon Center Mid-Career Fellow

The Shannon Fellowship will provide funding to support Hicks' research, scholarship, or special projects over a three-year period.

Academics Research
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May 30, 2024

Prince Afriyie Discusses Generative AI in Education on CBS19 ‘Inside The Numbers’

Prince Afriyie talks about the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom and how he thinks it’s an opportunity to help students learn.

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May 22, 2024

Data Science Professor Receives NSF Grant to Explore How Generative AI Can Generate K-12 Test Questions

The research team is led by Sheng Li, a Quantitative Foundation Associate Professor of Data Science.

Artificial Intelligence Research
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May 6, 2024

Paper from School of Data Science Researchers Accepted by Prestigious Machine Learning Conference

The International Conference on Machine Learning is one of the most prestigious annual artificial intelligence and machine learning gatherings.

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April 30, 2024

On Momentous Day, Dean Phil Bourne Receives Unexpected Gift and Moment of Joy

Amid the pageantry of the opening of the School's new building, no moment was more meaningful for Phil Bourne than an unexpected gift from a family member.

Building and Facilities
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April 25, 2024

Dean's Blog: Toward a Maturity Model for Education

In his latest blog post, Dean Phil Bourne reflects on the components of a maturity model for education.

Academics Admissions Student Life
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April 5, 2024

School of Data Science Ph.D. Students and Faculty Member Named To Raven Society

One faculty member and two Ph.D. students were recently selected to join The Raven Society, the oldest and most prestigious honor society at the University.

Admissions Student Spotlight
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March 26, 2024

Professor Promotes Data Literacy With New Book

Adam Tashman of the School of Data Science hopes his new book will promote data literacy and highlight opportunities in the emerging field.

Academics Careers Data Ethics Research
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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

C4K Hosts Starr Hill Pathway Students for Data Analytics Game

C4K worked with the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science to organize an event for eight Starr Hill Pathways students.

Careers Data Ethics
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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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