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UVA Data Science BSDS student Rachel Seo in professional head shot
December 18, 2024

Is A Double Major For You? Rachel Seo Shares Her Journey and Decision

Rachel Seo shares her thoughtful journey of considering, and ultimately deciding against, a double major, highlighting her focus on data science and career aspirations.

Admissions BSDS Careers Student Affairs Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science BSDS student ambassadors at front desk in matching blue data science shirts
December 17, 2024

Two Majors, One Student: Balancing Data Science and Economics

Double major, second-year student and BSDS Ambassador Tara Ghose shares her experiences balancing academics, extracurriculars, and social life, plus some insider tips on making a double major work.

Admissions Student Spotlight
Marco Gutierrez Chavez
December 6, 2024

Ph.D. Student Profile: Marco Gutierrez

Originally from Lima, Peru, Ph.D. student Marco Gutierrez is interested in using natural language processing to improve public policy and exploring the field of language-to-vision and computer vision.

Admissions PhD Research Student Spotlight
Virginia Economic Development Charlottesville
December 6, 2024

Why Central Virginia is a Tech Hub

Looking to start your tech career? Central Virginia is home to major data centers and a vibrant professional community.

Admissions Careers
UVA Data Science PhD student Madelyn Mathai in black top for professional photo
December 3, 2024

Ph.D. Student Profile: Madelyn Mathai

Ph.D. in Data Science student Madelyn Mathai talks about how she became interested in data science and how she wants to use her degree to create civic technology and drive equity.

Academics PhD Student Spotlight
Stephanie Joynes presents Networking 101 to a room full of BSDS students, all engaged in her presentation.
December 2, 2024

Undergraduate Data Science Students Prepare for Career Success

The series of workshops aimed at BSDS students cover topics like networking and career planning to build soft skills

Admissions BSDS Careers Student Affairs
MSDS student ambassador photo in the main floor of the Data Science building.
November 25, 2024

Application Tips from M.S. in Data Science Residential Ambassadors

Residential M.S. in Data Science students give tips on applying to the program.

Academics Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science Datapalooza event with people at the check in table in the lobby
November 21, 2024

Datapalooza 2024: A Student’s Perspective on Community, Learning, and Innovation

M.S. in Data Science student Courtney Hodge shares her Datapalooza 2024 experience and how the flagship annual event of students, faculty, and industry leaders delivered insightful discussions and networking opportunities.

Admissions Datapalooza MSDS Student Spotlight
Sarah Dodge converses with a student in front of large windows with the blinds pulled halfway down inside of the School of Data Science.
November 20, 2024

How Stellic Is Changing the Way Students Schedule, Track Degrees, and Engage with Advisors

Stellic, a degree management platform, has been introduced to undergraduate students at the School of Data Science.

Academics Admissions BSDS Guest Speaker Student Affairs
Datapalooza 2024
November 19, 2024

Key Takeaways from Datapalooza 2024

The future was the topic of the day at Datapalooza 2023, an annual conference hosted by the University of Virginia's School of Data Science.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Datapalooza Environmental Science Machine Learning Research Sports Student Affairs
UVA Data Science MSDS residential students, two males, side by side with their Raven Society certificates.
November 18, 2024

Raven Society Welcomes Two New Members from the School of Data Science

The Raven Society is the oldest and most prestigious honor society at the University, and two more School of Data Science students were recently selected to join its ranks.

Admissions MSDS PhD Student Spotlight
Trenton slocum poses on wall street
November 12, 2024

A Week in the Life: Residential MSDS Student, Trenton Slocum

Residential MSDS student Trenton Slocum shares his weekly schedule, the pros of planning ahead, and what it's like to be in a collaborative, tight-knit cohort.

Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight