New Spring 2026 Courses Announced
CDS announces new spring 2026 courses!
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.
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.
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.
CDS Expands the OMDS Learning Facilitators Team
The Online Master’s in Data Science (OMDS) Program is excited to welcome four new Learning Facilitators. Read about their achievements, research experience, industry expertise and more!
A New Academic Year, New Opportunities
Welcome back to CDS! From Orientation and DS 109 to new advising resources and career workshops, explore student life, support, and opportunities this fall.
In Memory of BU Professor Margrit Betke
Remembering Professor Margrit Betke, AI pioneer, award-winning researcher, and founding faculty of BU’s Computing & Data Sciences, whose work and mentorship shaped the future of technology for good.
BU Hosts Secretary Jones to Mark Workforce Equity Milestone
Boston University and Secretary Lauren Jones marked the release of the 2025 Workforce Data Report, celebrating a decade of impact through BU’s partnership with the Boston Women’s Workforce Council and leadership in wage equity and secure data science.
Job-Hunting as a New Graduate: What You Need to Know
Whether you recently graduated or are just looking for the next step on your career path, it is a must to utilize the latest tools and strategies for your job search.