Faculty and Staff News — School of Data Science

Spirit Halloween stores like this show up each fall.

October 30, 2023

From Thriving Department Store to Spirit Halloween: Data Science Project Examines Changing Economic Times

Like the changing of leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and postseason baseball, Spirit Halloween stores have become something of a fall tradition.

Research

karsh democracy 360 phil bourne introduction

October 22, 2023

Phil Bourne and Siri Russell Participate in Democracy360 at Karsh Institute

The School of Data Science sponsors and participates in the inaugural Karsh Institute's Democracy 360.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

October 11, 2023

Q&A: Mar Hicks on the Importance of History to Assessing Technological Change

An author and historian, Hicks spoke recently about coming to the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science.

Research

October 10, 2023

Sheng Li Discusses Fish-ial Intelligence on CBS19 for 'Inside The Numbers'

Sheng Li discusses his research with the U.S. Geological Survey using data science to identify individual fish on "Inside the Numbers" with CBS19.

Media Room Research

October 9, 2023

Navigating AI Ethics and Data Activism with Renée Cummings

Data activist and ethicist Renée Cummings discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on data and society.

Data Activism Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research

October 9, 2023

Q&A: Tom Hartvigsen on Making Large Language Models More Reliable

Tom Hartvigsen is among the new class of faculty who joined the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science this fall.

Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning

October 5, 2023

Dean Phil Bourne on the Data Revolution and the Growth and Impact of AI

Bourne spoke at an event sponsored by the Miller Center’s Project on Democracy and Capitalism and discussed AI's impact on labor markets, its future, and more.

Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning

Stephanie Fentress Director of Development for the School of Data Science rakes mulch.

September 28, 2023

Caring for Community: School of Data Science and Yancey School Community Center Join Forces

The School of Data Science partnered with United Way for their third annual Day of Caring event in collaboration with Benjamin Franklin Yancey School Community Center.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

September 21, 2023

Career Connector Reggie Leonard Completes UVA Cornerstone Leadership Program

Associate Director for Career Connections and Community Engagement Reggie Leonard graduates from the Cornerstone Program at the University of Virginia.