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.
CDS’s DS109: Building Community and Confidence for Students
Discover how BU’s DS109 course helps first-year data science students build confidence, community, and academic success with advising, mentorship, and life skills.
BU Today: Fashion Social Networking App Wins at Spring 2025 Spark! Demo Day
Read about some of the award winning projects at this year’s Spring Spark! Demo Day!
Demo Day Spring 2025 Features Innovative Solutions in Civic Tech, Legal AI, Urban Mobility, and More
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 […]
Demo Day Fall 2024 Highlights Solutions in Accessibility, AI, Sustainability, and More
The Fall 2024 Demo Day as part of the Experiential Learning Expo was a major success! Read about the projects here!
GBH News: A State Agency That Issues Student Loans Has Sued Thousands of Borrowers
The Justice Media co-Lab is making headlines again with a recent report published in GBH News and Publico surrounding data from student loan court cases.
BU Today: Cloud Computing Platform CloudWeaver Wins at Spring 2024 Spark! Demo Day
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!