CDS Professor Libby Barnes Applies AI to Climate Models of the Future
Read about Professor Libby Barnes’ and her research group’s work in the application of artificial intelligence to Earth science and making climate predictions.
Boston University appoints Joshua Campbell as new director of the Bioinformatics Program
Professor Joshua Campbell has been appointed as the new director of the Boston University Bioinformatics Program. Read more about his background and vision for the program here!
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.