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August 19, 2022

Data Engineering Elective Now Offered in MSDS Online Program

New Data Engineering class teaches students the essential environments and tools for data engineering.

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Kayla Campbell and Sokona Mangane present research animatedly beside a "Housing Justice Atlas" poster. Attendees, including one reading notes, listen intently.
August 17, 2022

Data Justice Academy Cohort Completes Summer Program with Poster Presentation

In a collaborative showcase, the inaugural Data Justice Academy presented its summer research during a poster presentation.

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August 16, 2022

A Typical Week as a Master’s in Data Science Student

Curious about what a typical week's schedule looks like for the M.S. in Data Science residential program?

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August 15, 2022

Job Forecast for Data Scientists Still Bright

Ten years on, is data scientist still a hot job?

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August 12, 2022

School of Data Science Wraps Up Summer Career Series

Master’s in Data Science students joined Associate Director of Career Connections and Community Engagement Reggie Leonard for a seven-week Summer Career Series.

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August 11, 2022

Top 10 Things to Do in Charlottesville

School of Data Science faculty and staff share their top ten things to do in Charlottesville.

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August 10, 2022

School of Data Science Beam Raising Ceremony

Students, faculty, University leadership, architects, and construction workers came together on Tuesday, Aug. 2, for the School of Data Science’s topping-out

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Akeem Wells in a blue shirt with sunglasses on their head sits on the grass in a park. Trees and a brick building are in the background, suggesting a serene, sunny day.
August 9, 2022

MSDS Online Student Profile: Akeem Wells

Akeem Wells (MSDS Online '22) is using his new skills to implement data science foundations in the field of astronomy.

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August 3, 2022

Students Sign Beam During Steel Topping Ceremony

Data science students, University personnel, and workers celebrate the placement of the last and highest steel beam on the new building.

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July 25, 2022

Tacos and Think Tanks: Master’s Students Map Their Ideal Experience 

Students from the M.S. in Data Science, Residential program recently joined the Office of Student Affairs for a “Tacos and Think Tanks” brainstorm activity. 

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July 21, 2022

MSDS Student Profile: Bella Samper

Bella Samper (MSDS Residential '23) wants to use psychology and data science to improve athletic performance.

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July 21, 2022

MSDS Student Profile: Raymond Mora

From astronomy to data science, Raymond Mora (MSDS Residential '23) shares his story.

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