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The Data Science Behind the Film ‘Simulating Religious Violence’

in Research

In this Q&A, BU Professor Wesley J. Wildman and Director Jenn Lindsay (GRS’18) discuss the data science research behind the film “Simulating Religious Violence.”

Tagged: data science, Jenn Lindsay, simulation, Wesley Wildman

New Spring 2025 CDS Courses Announced

in Announcement, CDS News

CDS announces new spring 2025 courses.

Tagged: AI, Aldo Pacchiano, Alishah Chator, Artificial Intelligence, Joshua Peterson, machine learning, mathematical and computational social sciences, privacy

Avanade Partnership Reaches New Heights

in Events

Learn about the Avanade STEM Scholarship Program and the CDS Avanade kickoff meeting.

Tagged: AI, Avanade, Tanima Chatterjee

3 Questions with MassMutual’s Adam Fox

in Interviews

MassMutual’s Adam Fox discusses what inspired him to enter to the field of data science and offers tools to enter the professions.

Tagged: Adam Fox, AI, data science, Generative AI, MassMutual, Maureen McCarthy, wellness

Director Georgios Zervas on CDS’s New OMDS

in Artificial Intelligence, Interviews

In this Q&A, CDS Director of Online Master’s in Data Science discusses the vision for OMDS, the role of AI in the program, and the value of bringing practitioners in to speak to students.

Tagged: AI, AI for Leaders, Artificial Intelligence, BU Virtual, Georgios Zervas, OMDS, Online Master's in Data Science, Toni Fitzgerald

OMDS’s ‘AI for Leaders’ Series Spotlights Practitioners in the Field

in Artificial Intelligence

Read about the “AI for Leaders” course and Online Master’s in Data Science Program at Boston University.

Tagged: AI, AI for Leaders, Andy Lippitt, Artificial Intelligence, Beth Logan, Brahm Rhodes, BU Virtual, Gaurav Rao, Geoff Lowney, Giorgos Zervas, Langdon White, OMDS, Online Master's in Data Science, Russ Wilcox, Seth Villegas, Toni Fitzgerald

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

CDS Distinguished Visiting Professor Charles DeLisi Reflects on 25 Years of the Bioinformatics Program

Charles DeLisi, CDS Distinguished Visiting Professor and Dean Emeritus of the College of Engineering, reflects on 25 years of the BU Bioinformatics Program.

Tagged: Bioinformatics Program, Charles DeLisi, Distinguished Visiting Professor, Dr. Robert Brown, Engineering, Maureen McCarthy, Toni Fitzgerald

Innovations in Education, CDS Faculty Deploys AI Tutor

in Artificial Intelligence

CDS Associate Professor of the Practice Kevin Gold discusses the process of creating the “Socratic AI Tutor.”

Tagged: AI, Amanda Atlas, Artificial Intelligence, DS110, Kevin Gold, Maureen McCarthy

Opinion: The Case for Vigilance in AI Markets

in Views & Voices

In this opinion post, BU CDS affiliated faculty and Professor of Law Stacey Dogan makes the case for vigilance in AI markets.

Tagged: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Law, ProMarket, Stacey Dogan

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