Programs + Admissions
If you want to shape the future of an increasingly data-driven world, there’s a place for you in CDS.
Culture + Community
There’s no school like CDS because CDS isn’t a school. It’s a community of people who share an interest in advancing computing and data sciences for a better society.
Schools & Colleges
11
Our diverse faculty come from 23 departments in 11 of BU's schools & colleges, bringing Data Science expertise in everything from Theology to Engineering.
# of majors
150
+
In just one year, the Data Science major has over 150 declared majors.
Annual growth in enrollments
370
%+
The number of students taking DS courses is growing in leaps and bounds, drawing students from all across the University.
Research + Impact
We aren’t just leading innovative research, we’re tackling society’s biggest challenges.
Explore
A connective tissue bridging all disciplines, CDS brings together students, faculty, and partners to make a real-world impact.
Faculty Stories
Members of our faculty are drawn from all areas of computing & data sciences. Read about their research vision and projects in the pipeline.
Recent News
The latest news and innovations from CDS.
BU Today: Fashion Social Networking App Wins at Spring 2025 Spark! Demo Day
Read about some of the award winning projects at this year's Spring Spark! Demo Day!
Demo Day Spring 2025 Features Innovative Solutions in Civic Tech, Legal AI, Urban Mobility, and More
On May 1, students from the Duan Family Spark! Initiative courses and programs gathered at the Spring 2025 Demo Day event to present the results of a semester of innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning. Hosted on the first and second floors of the Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences, and part of the […]
Advisor of the Year: Molly-Kate MacLeod on Bridging Student Experience Across BU
Read about Molly-Kate MacLeod, her "Advisor of the Year" Award for time at SHA, and how she is enhancing the student experience at CDS.
BU Today: For Academic Advisor Award Winners, Students Are at the Heart of It All
This year's university-wide advising award recognizes one of BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences' own: Molly-Kate MacLeod!
Fall 2025 CDS Course Spotlight
CDS announces new fall 2025 courses.
Professor Mayank Varia Wins Best Paper Award for Cryptographic Framework Tackling Legal Accountability
An award-winning study by BU's Mayank Varia explores how NDAs, central to #MeToo-era cases, balance privacy and accountability—and what new laws mean for the future of justice and transparency.
Boston Business Journal: How Boston University’s data sciences school achieved gender parity
Read about the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences' effects on gender representation in data science and STEM higher education.
BU Today: Afraid of Public Speaking? This Club Can Help
Read about the CDS Toastmasters Club, supporting students in building their capabilities with real-world connections.