Celebrating the Inaugural CDS Talent Sprint
Use the left and right arrow keys (← →) to navigate through the photos. On September 24, 2026, Boston University’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences hosted its inaugural CDS Talent Sprint, bringing students and six industry partners together for personalized interviews and career conversations at the Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences. […]
2026 Faculty, Staff, & Student Awards
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.
CDS and Bioinformatics Faculty and Students Recognized for Innovation
BU’s Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering has announced its awardees for this year’s fellowships and research programs!
Through the Lens of CDS: A 2025-2026 Photo Essay
Walk through the 2025 – 2026 school year in photos shot by CDS Student Event Photographer Isabella Boncser!
With NIH Funding, Pawel Przytycki Seeks to Decode Cell State Progression
At CDS, data science research pushes beyond the boundaries of digital impact. Read about Assistant Professor Pawel Przytycki’s work in furthering our understanding of disease progression through unique markers.
From Theorems to Thunderstorms: Forecasting West Africa’s Rains with AI
Read about Professor Yves Atchadé and his team’s work building a deep learning model that forecasts rains in West Africa using AI.
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.