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Human Factors in Computing

Educational YouTubers Balance Integrity and Income in the Age of Algorithms

in Human Factors in Computing, Research

Learn about a Boston University research study on YouTube and the way it explores how creators manage tensions between teaching and monetization.

Tagged: Algorithms, Allison McDonald, Research, Shriya Jonnalagadda, YouTube

Joshua Peterson Co-Authors Landmark Nature Study on Using AI to Model Human Cognition

in Artificial Intelligence, CDS News, Human Factors in Computing, Research

CDS Assistant Professor Joshua Peterson’s work in artificial intelligence around human cognition and behavior has made headlines and impact. Read about it now.

Tagged: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Azer Bestavros, Behavioral Science, data science, Joshua Peterson, Research

BU HIC: New AI Model PodGPT Blends Research and Podcasts for Smarter Health Answers

in Artificial Intelligence, CDS News, Generative AI/ChatGPT, Health, Human Factors in Computing, Impact, In the News, Research

Discover how the Kolachalama Lab is using PodGPT—an AI model trained on real conversations—to transform the way we communicate health and science.

Tagged: AI, Artificial Intelligence, CDS, ChatGPT, data science, Hariri Institute, LLM, Vijaya Kolachalama

Mayank Varia on security and privacy of end-to-end messaging

in Human Factors in Computing, In the News, Privacy, Security

Read about the CDS professor researching the balance of privacy and human rights with online trust and safety.

CDS Faculty Awarded NSF Grant

in CDS News, Civic Tech, Human Factors in Computing, Mechanism Design, Privacy

Read about the team of faculty members from CDS and Questrom School of Business being awarded a National Science Foundation grant for their work.

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2026 Faculty, Staff, & Student Awards

June 11, 2026

The 2025-2026 academic year has come to a close, so we're celebrating community achievement! Students, faculty, and staff were recognized this year for their work and impact.

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CDS Assistant Professor Siddharth Mishra-Sharma Leads BU in Joining NSF Institute for Artificial Intelligence

June 4, 2026

Boston University is joining a national effort to pioneer the forefront of artificial intelligence. Read here about how CDS is now apart of the NSF's AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions (IAIFI).

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CDS and Bioinformatics Faculty and Students Recognized for Innovation

May 28, 2026

BU's Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering has announced its awardees for this year's fellowships and research programs!

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