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August 26, 2024

UVA Doctoral Students Showcase Potential of Advanced Data Science Research

A recent event featured oral and poster presentations from second- and third-year doctoral students at UVA's School of Data Science.

Academics Machine Learning Research
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August 21, 2024

M.S. in Data Science Student Ambassadors Answer Questions (with Kittens!)

MSDS Residential Student Ambassadors were joined by two kittens as they answered questions about life as a student and more.

Academics Admissions Artificial Intelligence BSDS Careers Machine Learning Multimedia Minor in Data Science MSDS Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science Ambassador Mercedes Mora-Figueroa de Linan on terrace outside studying with classmates
August 15, 2024

A Week in the Life: Residential MSDS Student Mercedes Mora-Figueroa de Liñán

From scooters to study spots, cohort fun and where to eat, Data Science Residential Student Mercedes Mora-Figueroa de Liñán shares what life as a grad student looks like.

Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight
Patrick Dunnington
August 15, 2024

UVA Data Science Alum Selected as NobleReach Scholar

Patrick Dunnington, who received a master’s degree in data science in May, was one of 19 scholars chosen from a pool of hundreds of applicants.

Alumni Careers MSDS
UVA Data Science master's student Chris Van Niekerk prepares to throw the discus at a High Point University track and field event
August 12, 2024

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Chris Van Niekerk

Learn more about what it's like to be a student-athlete in our MSDS residential program, cohort camaraderie, cattle farming and Olympic hopes from student Chris Van Niekerk.

Admissions MSDS Sports Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science online student Hallie Parten in yoga pose outside with bridge in background.
July 30, 2024

MSDS Online Student Profile: Hallie Parten

Hallie Parten shares her career pivot, what being a data scientist means to her, thoughts on machine learning and AI tools, and her favorite pastime, yoga.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning MSDS Research Student Spotlight
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July 29, 2024

Master’s Students Strengthen Ability of LLM to Recommend Scholarly Works

Four students worked with the company Hum to help fine-tune a large language model capable of interpreting academic texts and generating user recommendations.

Academics Admissions Artificial Intelligence MSDS Research
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July 22, 2024

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Bernard Gonzales

Get to know Bernard Gonzales and learn more about grad life, including his undergrad background, life as a UTS bus driver, and the classics he loves to play on the piano and organ.

Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight
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July 11, 2024

My MSDS Capstone Project: Saving America’s Small Businesses

MSDS Residential Student '24 and Student Ambassador David Diaz reflects on his capstone project and the hands-on experience of solving real-world data problems.

Admissions Research Student Spotlight
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July 11, 2024

Combination Degree Student Profile: Will Milch

Gain insights and advice from combination-degree student Will Milch who is pursuing his MBA and MSDS, pairing the power of data science with a top-ranked business program.

Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight
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July 9, 2024

MSDS Alumni Profile: Rory Black

Get insights from MSDS Alumna Rory Black on life after grad school, how her degree prepared her for the workforce, and reflections on her time in the program.

Admissions Alumni Careers MSDS
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June 18, 2024

School of Data Science Welcomes New Class of Master’s Students

Sixty-eight students recently began an 11-month journey toward a master’s degree in data science.

Academics Admissions MSDS Student Life