Nicole Bonito
Nicole joined the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences in 2023 as the Assistant Director of Graduate Aid and Operations. Nicole serves as the primary point of contact for all CDS graduate students who seek counsel regarding institutional, federal, and private financial aid. She assists with the admissions communications processes for the Data Science and Bioinformatics […]
Thomas Gardos
Thomas comes to Boston University after a 30-year career at Intel, where he worked in both research and in engineering roles. Most recently, he led a computer vision and computational photography research and development team, developing deep learning applications and algorithm specifications for ultra-low-power computer vision chips. Previously, Thomas led Intel’s video compression technology algorithm […]
Charles McGinn
Charles McGinn joined the CDS Communications Team in May of 2023. As the first BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences Communications Specialist, Charles has molded this role into one that supports the unique needs, goals, and missions of CDS. Collaborating with the rest of the Communications Team, he works to maintain and highlight the […]
Lakyn Bright
CDS welcomed Lakyn Bright in May 2023 as an Undergraduate Academic Advisor. In this role, Lakyn supports the undergraduate students in CDS from orientation to graduation by providing thorough guidance regarding academic plans, goals, and interests. Additionally, she connects students to available campus and community resources and activities. Lakyn holds a Bachelor of Science in […]
Elizabeth Carter
CDS welcomes Elizabeth Carter to the team as an undergraduate advisor starting in Fall 2023. Elizabeth has worked at Boston University since January 2022, previously in wet labs and academic research. Before moving to advising, she was a laboratory technician in a biochemistry lab at the BU National Emerging and Infectious Diseases Laboratory (NEIDL) whose […]
Michelle Voong
Michelle earned her MS in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Connecticut. She has industry experience in building identity solutions and proposal writing, as well as research experience in social media analysis. Her interests include applications of data science related to social issues and fostering an environment that enables students to collaborate and […]
Dan Yang
Dan joined the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences in 2023 as the Assistant Director of Graduate Affairs. In this role, Dan serves as the primary point of contact for all matriculated master’s students in CDS, as well as master’s students in other disciplines or programs who seek advice about DS courses and programs. She […]
Lydia Holck
Lydia joined the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences in 2022 as Spark! Operations Director. Prior to joining BU, Lydia spent seven years as Operations Manager at Community Charter School of Cambridge. She is a current MBA student at BU’s Questrom School of Business, and earned a BA from Boston College. As Operations Director, Lydia […]
Ziba Cranmer
Ziba Cranmer is the Founding Director for BU Spark!, housed at the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences. Ziba is an innovation leader with diverse experience spanning the public and private sectors. Ziba is passionate about interdisciplinary innovation fueled by technology. Prior to BU, Ziba led a national initiative supporting public sector innovators in cities […]
Micah Sieber
Micah joined CDS in 2022 as our Director of Academic Programs. Micah oversees all aspects of graduate and undergraduate academic programming and planning within CDS. He is responsible for the creation, planning, implementation, oversight, and assessment of the many academic related services in CDS. Examples include academic advising, admissions, orientation, first year retention programs, financial […]