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November 16, 2023

Q&A: Javier Rasero Discusses New Research on Better Understanding Brain Alterations in People with Autism

Rasero, who recently joined the faculty of the School of Data Science, discusses his research on autism, why he came to UVA, and more.

Neuroscience Research
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November 13, 2023

Dean's Blog: Visions of Higher Ed

In his latest blog post, Dean Phil Bourne envisions the future for higher education over the next five to 10 years and how UVA can prepare for it.

Academics Artificial Intelligence Datapalooza Research
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November 10, 2023

Key Takeaways from Datapalooza 2023

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.

Artificial Intelligence Datapalooza Environment Machine Learning Research Student Life
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November 10, 2023

UVA Launches Futures Initiative to Chart Next Decade in Higher Ed

The goal of the initiative is to develop a series of recommendations, so that UVA can be proactive, rather than reactive, to external events.

Academics Artificial Intelligence Datapalooza Machine Learning Multimedia Research Student Life
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November 2, 2023

Data Science Symposium Highlights UVA Professor's Work in Quantum Computing

Stefan Bekiranov, an associate professor of biochemistry and molecular genetics at the University of Virginia, discussed his research on quantum computing.

Guest Speaker Research
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October 30, 2023

New Research Uncovers How Hidden Networks Can Predict Success in Ballet

A new paper co-authored by Alex Gates, an assistant professor of data science, quantifies how ballet academy prestige can predict success in the field.

Art Machine Learning Research
A large "Spirit Halloween" sign hangs on a beige building under a clear blue sky. The store's windows display "Opening Soon" posters.
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
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October 26, 2023

Researcher's Work on Neuronal Cell Bodies Highlighted in Neuroscience Journal

A research paper from Mohammad Shafkat Islam was selected as a featured research article in eNeuro, an open access neuroscience journal.

Neuroscience Research
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October 20, 2023

NSF Official Highlights Agency’s Efforts to Support Emerging Technologies

Chaitan Baru discussed his work at the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.

Research
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October 17, 2023

Scholars at iTHRIV Symposium Emphasize Collaboration, Community Engagement

The importance of team science, data quality, and community engagement were among the themes that emerged during the iTHRIV Scholars Symposium.

Artificial Intelligence Research
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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
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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.

Multimedia Research