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!
Yves Atchadé and Emily Ryan Named Duan Family Faculty Fellows in CDS
Duan Family Faculty Fellows recognized for advancing interdisciplinary research and leadership across computing, engineering, and data science.
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!
The Brink: From Better Batteries to Improved Cartilage Repair, BU Ignition Award Winners Aim for Real-World Impact
Learn about one of the winning projects at the BU Ignition Awards 2025 that aims to design new medicines using machine learning and chemical thinking tools, led by professors Adrian Whitty and Xuezhou (Jack) Zhang.
New Spring 2026 Courses Announced
CDS announces new spring 2026 courses!
Joshua Peterson Co-Authors Landmark Nature Study on Using AI to Model Human Cognition
CDS Assistant Professor Joshua Peterson’s work in artificial intelligence around human cognition and behavior has made headlines and impact. Read about it now.
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.
Meet the 2025–26 CDS Faculty Fellows
Read about the 2025-26 cohort of CDS Faculty Fellows – their research and work in artificial intelligence, neuroscience, climate science, and more.
CDS Welcomes Five New Faculty Members
Read about BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences’ dynamic new faculty- their backgrounds, achievements, and more.
BU Today: Boston University Names Seven Junior Faculty Career Development Professors
Deepti Ghadiyaram is a CDS Faculty Fellow and was named Moorman-Simon Career Development Professorships, endowed by BU trustee Ruth Moorman (CAS’88, Wheelock’89,’09) and her husband, Sheldon Simon.