Put Your Best Foot Forward
Landing an internship, fellowship, or mentorship opportunity is an integral part of the higher education experience. Computing & Data Sciences is dedicated to providing our students with the information, resources, and mentors needed to succeed in the classroom and in the boardroom.
Job Hunting as a New Grad: What You Need to Know
In the midst of a changing job market, BU career professionals share tips for getting a leg up on your search.
Student Internships & Experiences
Program Spotlight
The Data Days for Good mentorship program represents an ongoing collaboration between MassMutual and the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS) at Boston University. For the third consecutive year (2024-25), CDS data science students and other majors teamed up with MassMutual’s data scientists, data engineers, and software engineers for an intensive, four-day on-site mentorship experience. During this program, students and MassMutual professionals collaborated on data-focused projects for nonprofit and civic tech partners in the Greater Boston area. Read more.
Level Up Your Career with BU’s AI Thought Leaders
Watch his insightful webinar, moderated by CDS Associate Provost Azer Bestavros, where Boston University alumni and faculty experts explore how AI-driven technologies are reshaping job roles, skill requirements, and professional growth across industries.
BU Today: BU Makes LinkedIn’s First “Top Colleges” List for Preparing Students for Career Success
In its first ever ranking of US colleges, LinkedIn has selected BU as one of the top 50 schools for career preparedness in top fields, including technology and internet, advertising, and higher education.
Job-Hunting as a New Graduate: What You Need to Know
Whether you recently graduated or are just looking for the next step on your career path, it is a must to utilize the latest tools and strategies for your job search.
Connecting Coursework with Industry
Seven Boston University data science majors share their summer 2024 internship experiences.
Data Days for Good, Making Real Life Change
Read about the MassMutual, BU Computing & Data Sciences, and BU Spark Data Days for Good summer 2023 mentorship program.
Industry Connections: 3 Questions with Marina Hatsopoulos
BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences interviews Marina Hatsopoulos in the Industry Connections "3 Questions" feature.
CDS Industry Connections Lecture Series
Learn about BU Computing & Data Sciences Industry Connections Speaker Series: Technology Experts Sharing Their Experiences, Expertise, and Job Market Insights
Leading the Way: Women in Computing & Data Science
Leading the Way: In celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS) called on a computational biologist, data scientists, researchers, and innovators to share their professional journey, highlight an empowering experience, and describe ways they pay it forward.