UVA School of Data Science

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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

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In our newest episode of UVA Data Points, we dive into the complexities of understanding human trafficking and the role AI is playing to help law enforcement identify traffickers and their victims.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/4aZaZVn

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We recently spoke with BSDS student Mason Nicoletti about what inspired him to pursue a future in data science.

Consider making a gift to support the important work happening at the UVA School of Data Science and help empower the next generation of data scientists: https://bit.ly/46C3WiL

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After serving as a Surface Warfare Officer and Naval Cryptologist, M.S. in Data Science student Ryan Dallas began questioning what fulfillment really looked like in his career and realized he was drawn less to titles and more to technical problem-solving.

Read more: https://bit.ly/49XxKXF

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Three faculty from the UVA School of Data Science have received fellowships from the LaCross AI Institute to advance ethical AI.

Read more about how UVA data science faculty are shaping ethical AI: https://bit.ly/4qN0id9

We invite you to apply to our Data is ART competition. Open to all disciplines and mediums.

Submit for a chance to win $2,500 and have your work showcased. Click here for more information about applying and other prize details: https://bit.ly/3Pdt8DF

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After earning his undergraduate degree at Princeton University, Harrison Witt realized that the University of Virginia’s M.S. in Data Science residential program was the missing piece he was looking for to help him reach his career goals. Read our Q&A with Harrison: https://bit.ly/45GXFBY

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Dad and online M.S. in Data Science student Luke Black shared his love for UVA, engineering, and data science in a recent Q&A with us. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3Z9ZvYl

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Register today for Spring Data Science & AI Night: https://bit.ly/3MNt1At

This evening event provides a unique opportunity for students to engage with organizations who are looking to hire for data science and analytics roles.

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After learning about the power of data science as a catalyst for change, Cole Whittington switched his major to data science and hasn’t looked back.

Now a student in the UVA MSDS program, Cole is exploring how data and ML can help build smarter, equitable cities. Read more: https://bit.ly/4t7hYSO

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@forbes.com has named the University of Virginia School of Data Science a leader among the nation’s best online data science master’s programs in multiple categories.

Learn more and apply today https://bit.ly/4a1n0rg

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Richard Betzel Network Data Research Seminar from 1 to 2 PM in Room 205 of the School of Data Science on Feb 20, 2026.

The Network Data Research Seminar returns with guest speaker Richard Betzel from the University of Minnesota. Join us for a talk on multi scale network neuroscience at the UVA School of Data Science on Feb. 20 from 1-2 PM. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qaYdHB

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Digital transformation is shaping communities, participation, and resistance worldwide.
The Gender and Tech Online Talk Series centers Global Majority perspectives to examine public good, private interests, and people centered digital governance. Register: https://bit.ly/3Op9l6m

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In September 2025, assistant professor of data science @tomhartvigsen.bsky.social and his team were awarded a $1 million National Institutes of Health grant for their project, “A Model Editing Framework for Participatory Multimodal AI in Dermatology.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4r8VTS4

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Register for Digital Democracy from Below today📱 https://bit.ly/4qh54z8

Speakers include: @jhereia.bsky.social, @technolua.bsky.social, @tamigraph.bsky.social, @thakurdhanaraj.bsky.social, @royapak.bsky.social & more

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Join us for the 8th session in our Gender & Tech Talk Series, "Digital Transformation,” on Feb 24, 10am ET, with the amazing Jamila Venturini/@derechosdigitales.org & Madeleine Fern/CanArctic Inuit Net. Free to all: dtdlab.virginia.edu/event/gender...
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This Valentine’s Day, graduate student Shiraz Robinson II reminds us that love and logic are not opposites, they are beautifully connected. To read his article with UVA Today, click here: https://bit.ly/4bWR5Ly

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When Australia enacted a national law banning social media use for children under 16, it became one of the first democracies to attempt such a sweeping intervention.

We spoke with @empo11on.bsky.social about his thoughts surrounding Australia's social media ban: https://bit.ly/3M7dTgY

We invite you to apply to our Data is ART competition. Open to all disciplines and mediums.

Submit for a chance to win $2,500 and have your work showcased. Click here for more information about applying and other prize details: https://bit.ly/3Pdt8DF

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Alum Brett Castro represented his capstone team in November at the 2025 World Federation of Neuro-Oncology Societies Scientific Meeting, where he shared findings that apply machine learning to improve understanding of Gamma Knife radiosurgery dose and patient outcomes: https://bit.ly/49Lx6he

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Register here for Co-Opting AI: Kids to attend virtually tomorrow afternoon: https://bit.ly/3NPoWfa

Speakers include: Annabel Blake, Sonia Livingstone, @monasloane.bsky.social, and Ashleigh Greene Wade

Does weather affect NFL scores? To celebrate Super Bowl weekend, we spoke with M.S. in Data Science student Chapin Large 🏈 Chapin uses data to find out how temperature, wind, and precipitation impact game-day performance. Read her article: https://bit.ly/4bDLCsQ

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Quantum computing is reshaping the field of artificial intelligence and changing the way we think about data science.

M.S. in Data Science student and Graduate Research Assistant at the National Security Data & Policy Institute Shiraz Robinson II discussed on CBS19: https://bit.ly/4bw8ytX

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Tours of the UVA School of Data Science are open to all prospective School of Data Science undergraduate and graduate students.

RSVP today: https://bit.ly/3WQkAVy

February 6 | 12:00 – 12:30 PM
February 13 | 12:00 – 12:30 PM
February 27 | 12:00 – 12:30 PM

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Sheng Li, associate professor of data science at UVA, received senior member status from the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) in recognition of his significant accomplishments in the field of artificial intelligence.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4blB8hF

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We invite you to email our Online MSDS ambassadors directly with questions about the master's program or to schedule a time to speak with them by phone or Zoom. They are here to give you the student or alumni perspective and share their experiences.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/44p8tBP