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Experiential Learning

Students Pack Laptops—and Sleeping Bags—for DS+X Hackathon at BU

in Civic Tech, Climate Science, Experiential Learning, Health, Mentorship, Spark! News, Student Events, Sustainability

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.

Tagged: Azer Bestavros, BU Spark!, CDS, computer science, data science, Events, Hackathon, Maureen McCarthy, Student Life, Ziba Cranmer

DS + X Hackathon Toolkit: For Hackers & Mentors

in CDS News, Civic Tech, Equity, Events, Experiential Learning, Health, Impact, Spark! News, Student Events, Sustainability

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.

Tagged: BU Spark!, CDS, computer science, data science, DS+X, Events, Hackathon, Student Life

Demo Day Spring 2025 Features Innovative Solutions in Civic Tech, Legal AI, Urban Mobility, and More

in Experiential Learning, Spark! News

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 […]

Tagged: BU Spark!, Demo Day

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Modeling the Mind: Understanding Human Behavior Through Autonomous Agents

April 29, 2026

Read about CDS PhD Yan (Stella) Si's recent productivity tool project that she's launched to help students manage their busy days through AI.

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BU Students Tackle Clinical Problems through Code: A Look at BU’s 2026 MedAI Hackathon

April 28, 2026

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.

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A Bridge Between the Classroom and Tech Careers: CDS Industry Connections Recap

April 27, 2026

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!

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