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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
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 PhD poster presentation with faculty and PhD students
August 12, 2024

Effective Communication Strategies for Ph.D. Research Presentations

Preparing for research presentations is crucial for Ph.D. students. Ph.D. program director Thomas Stewart offers advice for enhanced clarity and impact.

Admissions Deep Learning Machine Learning Research
Data Justice Academy symposium participants
August 7, 2024

Data Justice Academy Alums Reunite and Look Toward Future

Fifteen alumni from the University of Virginia’s Data Justice Academy recently reconvened to reflect on their experiences and hone their data skills.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Data Activism Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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
Research in library
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
UVA Data Science student Bernard Gonzales in graduation outfit standing in front of University bus he drives
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
MSDS Alumni Stavros Kontzias professional headshot in coat and tie
July 22, 2024

MSDS Alumni Profile: Stavros Kontzias

Alumnus Stavros Kontzias shares what a typical work day looks like, the career impacts of his MSDS degree, and where he sees himself in 5-10 years.

Admissions Alumni MSDS
Small California restaurant with outside seating, awning and palm trees
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
UVA Data Science student Will Milch professional headshot outside
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
UVA Data Science Alumna Rory Black professional headshot outside
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
UVA Data Science MSDS residential student ambassadors collage of headshot photos
July 9, 2024

MSDS Residential Student Ambassadors

Meet the M.S. in Data Science Residential Ambassadors, who are happy to connect and answer questions about the program, grad life, Cville living, and more.

Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight Team Profile