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Civic Tech

Nature: Why AI might be a game-changer for Africa

in CDS News, Civic Tech, Equity, Machine Learning, Research

Read about Professor Elaine Nsoesie’s research and work devoted to developing more accessible AI and machine learning programs in Africa.

Tagged: Africa, AI, CDS, civic tech, data science, Elaine Nsoesie, Global Impact, Research

GBH News: Have an old or forgotten credit card bill? You might end up carless.

in Civic Tech, Equity, In the News, Justice Media Co-Lab

Read about how the recent rise in debt collection has caused major issues for many, and the work being done to fix the system.

Tagged: CDS, civic tech, equity, Justice Media co-Lab

BU Today: Cloud Computing Platform CloudWeaver Wins at Spring 2024 Spark! Demo Day

in CDS News, Civic Tech, Events, Impact, In the News, Spark! News, Student Spotlight

The Spring 2024 BU Spark! Demo Day and Experiential Learning Expo showcased a variety of impactful student projects. Read more about the student team that won the event’s Innovation Award!

Tagged: BU Spark!, CDS, civic tech, data science, undergraduate

Student Voices: Harnessing Data Science for Urban Policy-making

in Civic Tech, Equity, Events, Student Events, Sustainability, Views & Voices

With the success of the recent Exploring Data & Cities panel event, read student moderator Vijay Fisch’s perspective on the panel’s impact and its important context.

Tagged: civic tech, equity, Sustainability

Exploring Data & Cities Panel Discussion

in Civic Tech, Equity, Events, Spark! News, Student Events

The Data & Cities event brings together a panel of the City of Boston and state-level officials working at the nexus of data analysis, data governance, and urban policy.

Tagged: BU Initiative on Cities, BU Spark!, cities, data science

CISS/Spark! Partnership Supports Innovative New Social Science Projects

in Civic Tech, Research, Spark! News

Read about the partnership between the Center for Innovation in Social Science and BU Spark! that is funding research projects with big impact!

Tagged: BU Spark!, CISS, data science

BU Spark!: Uplifting Communities Through Innovation: Demo Day Fall 2023

in Civic Tech, Equity, Events, Health, Impact, Sustainability

This semester’s Demo Day was a resounding success with a fantastic set of projects being presented. Read all about it and check out the projects!

Tagged: BU Spark!

Bestavros on impact of NSF-funded research

in CDS News, Civic Tech

Read about how Azer Bestavros — the Associate Provost for Computing & Data Sciences — was invited to highlight the societal impact of National Science Foundation’s funding of basic research in computing. 

Civic Voices: The ECASH Act Bill

in CDS News, Civic Tech, Events, Privacy, Security

On October 4, 2022, CDS Faculty met with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Congressman Stephen Lynch to discuss the ECASH Act. The first Civic Voices event, CDS faculty offered direction for policy design, privacy, and security.

Tagged: civic tech

MassMutual Gives $3 Million to CDS

in Civic Tech, In the News

Read about how MassMutual is providing a second monetary gift to CDS, supporting research into responsible data use.

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We're excited to welcome Assistant Professor Naomi Saphra to CDS, bringing her passion deep learning and real-world impact. Read her Q&A here!

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Read about the local sustainability impact being made by Faculty Fellow Emily Ryan and her team!

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2026 Faculty, Staff, & Student Awards

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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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