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UVA School of Data Science Phd Candidate Kevin Lin
September 23, 2024

UVA Data Science Ph.D. Recipient Honored at International Conference

For Kevin Lin, who received a Ph.D. from the School of Data Science in May, this is his third award from an international conference in the past year.

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Postdocs at the School of Data Science
September 18, 2024

School of Data Science Celebrates 'Vital' Role of Postdocs

This year, the University of Virginia designated the entire month of September as National Postdoc Appreciation Month.

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Beth and Scott Stephenson have been longtime supporters of the School of Data Science. (Photo by Kristen Finn)
September 13, 2024

UVA Alum and His Wife Donate $10 Million to Data Science School

Scott and Beth Stephenson are longtime supporters of the University and the School.

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UVA Data Science MSDS online student Timothy Rodriguez standing outside in a business suit and tie
September 9, 2024

MSDS Online Student Profile: Timothy Rodriguez

Learn more about the MSDS Online program from student Timothy Rodriguez as he shares his path to data science, the student support he received, and his career aspirations.

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UVA Data Science MSDS residential student Christine George in a yellow shirt posing under the Oak Ridge National Labratory sign
September 9, 2024

From Policy to Prediction: A Shift to Data Science

Data science is interdisciplinary and inclusive of all backgrounds, including non-STEM fields. Learn how Christine's journey took her on an unexpected path.

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UVA Data Science MSDS student Riya Pulla in lavender dress with VCU graduation stoll
September 6, 2024

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Riya Pulla

Pickleball, Python and a new species of Siphoviridae bacteriophage named "CheetoDust" are just a few of the things Riya Pulla shares with us about her path to data science and grad life at UVA.

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Karolina Naranjo-Velasco
September 5, 2024

Data Science Ph.D. Student Promotes AI Accountability at Youth Conference

During a seminar organized by Youth Talks, Karolina Naranjo-Velasco shared why she is hopeful that, with proper human oversight, AI can be a tool for good.

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Image of a beer being poured
September 5, 2024

Data Science Capstone Project Examines COVID's Impact on Alcohol-Related Health Incidents at UVA

UVA's Department of Student Health & Wellness teamed up with the School of Data Science, working with two master’s students on this critical issue.

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UVA Data Science MSDS Graduate Data Science Council 12 students in a collage
September 5, 2024

Meet the 2024-2025 Graduate Data Science Council

The Graduate Data Science Council is committed to the creation and sharing of data knowledge within a culture that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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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.

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Zoë Gray
August 28, 2024

Ph.D. Student Profile: Zoë Gray

Doctoral student Zoë Gray talks about her path to data science, the School and its community, her interest in deep learning research, and her love of learning new languages.

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UVA data science msds student Hilde Younce with Rotunda white colonnades behind her
August 27, 2024

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Hilde Younce

What made Hilde Younce choose UVA Data Science? The mentorship, career services, and student well-being to start. Learn more about her journey to data science and her possible future career paths.

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