Through the Lens of CDS: A 2025-2026 Photo Essay
Walk through the 2025 – 2026 school year in photos shot by CDS Student Event Photographer Isabella Boncser!
BU Students Tackle Clinical Problems through Code: A Look at BU’s 2026 MedAI Hackathon
The first ever Boston University MedAI Hackathon was hosted this semester by CDS faculty and students. Learn about what went into the event and its impact.
A Bridge Between the Classroom and Tech Careers: CDS Industry Connections Recap
This Spring, students and employers got the chance to connect in person with an Industry Connections event focused on career exploration. Check out the event recap here!
A Meaningful Spring Break: CDS Students Partner with MassMutual to Serve the Community Through Data
Boston University students participated in the Data Days for Good (DD4G) initiative this spring; read about the projects they worked on helping address local challenges and more!
CCDS Hosts Experts and State Officials for Event on AI Progress
At an recent event focused on AI work across the state, AI experts came together at CCDS to discuss the future and of AI and its potential for positive impact.
Code & Tell Showcase (11/19 @ BU Spark!): Spotlight on Student Innovation
Read about students’ innovative web and application development projects at the Code & Tell Showcase at BU Spark!, including winner Effan Audi Khalif’s secure subletting platform.
Recapping a Weekend of “+ X” – where data science meets everything (and some) at the 2025 BU Spark! DS+X Hackathon
Read about a student’s personal experience at the 2025 DS+X Hackathon — their journey, achievements and takeaways!
BU Today: A Sleepover in the CDS Building? BU Students Will Participate in Weekend-Long Hackathon
The DS + X Hackathon is here at CDS, and students are ready to jump in!
Students Pack Laptops—and Sleeping Bags—for DS+X Hackathon at BU
Students are gearing up for the DS + X Hackathon event with their laptops, sleeping bags, pillows, and toothbrushes, all for 2 days of nonstop innovation at BU.
DS + X Hackathon Toolkit: For Hackers & Mentors
Join BU Spark! and CDS for the first-ever DS+X Hackathon — a two-day creative sprint where data science meets innovation and real-world impact.