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UVA Data Science MSDS students in a group at a UVA baseball game
March 4, 2025

My Top Three Reasons for Choosing UVA’s MSDS

Learn why Hannah Valenty (MSDS '25) chose UVA’s School of Data Science—from rigorous academics and hands-on learning to a close-knit cohort and the beauty of Charlottesville!

Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight
Michele Norris delivers her keynote to an audience at the Paramount Theater.
February 19, 2025

Building Bridges of Understanding: Reflecting on Michele Norris’ Keynote at the 2025 Community MLK Celebration

Michele Norris’ keynote inspired discussions on race, social change, and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., urging unity and understanding in today’s society.

Admissions Guest Speaker History MSDS
Image of Professor Peter Alonzi and student Isabella Lu.
February 6, 2025

Peter Alonzi Receives Jefferson Trust Award to Launch Criminal Justice Data Training Initiative

Assistant Professor Peter Alonzi receives a $78,594 grant from the Jefferson Trust to support the launch of the Criminal Justice Data Training Initiative.

Data Activism Research
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
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
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
Matthias Zimmerman and Terence Johnson
September 4, 2024

Charlottesville High Student Receives Summer Mentoring from Data Science Faculty

A Charlottesville High School student made the most of his summer, learning critical data science skills from a UVA School of Data Science faculty.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Data Activism Research
Disha smiles at Courtney who is holding up a kitten. Disha holds one of the black and white kittens in her lap.
August 21, 2024

M.S. in Data Science Student Ambassadors Answer Questions (with Kittens!)

MSDS Residential Student Ambassadors were joined by two kittens as they answered questions about life as a student and more.

Academics Admissions Artificial Intelligence BSDS Careers Machine Learning Minor in Data Science MSDS Social Media Student Spotlight
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
Participants in the 2023 Data Justice Academy present research.
July 29, 2024

Data Justice Academy Receives New Funding from NSF

Established in 2021, the Data Justice Academy provides a 10-week residential experience in which undergraduate participants perform mentored research.

Data Activism Research
Students participate in the Starr Hill program.
July 17, 2024

UVA, C4K Team Up to Make Data Science ‘Accessible’ to Local Students

For a group of middle schoolers in Charlottesville this summer, data science wasn’t just a subject to be studied — it was one to be experienced.

Data Activism
Brant converses with two students.
June 13, 2024

Bridging Academia and Real-World Impact: Insights from LMI’s Executive in Residence

Brant Horio, vice president of applied research and partnerships at LMI, discussed capstone projects with MSDS students in partnership with Career Services.

Academics Artificial Intelligence Careers Collaboratory Deep Learning Machine Learning MSDS Student Affairs
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