out of 150 schools. Source: Digital Leaders in Higher Education 2025
Our diverse faculty come from 23 departments in 11 of BU's schools & colleges, bringing Data Science expertise in everything from Theology to Engineering.
In just one year, the Data Science major has over 150 declared majors.
The number of students taking DS courses is growing in leaps and bounds, drawing students from all across the University.
A catalyst for education, research, and innovation in computing and data science, CDS connects a plethora of liberal arts, science, and professional disciplines with its foundational fields of computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, and statistics.
Boston University is joining a national effort to pioneer the forefront of artificial intelligence. Read here about how CDS is now apart of the NSF's AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions (IAIFI).
BU's Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering has announced its awardees for this year's fellowships and research programs!
This year's convocation speaker has been announced! Read all about industry leader Ari Balogh here.
Walk through the 2025 - 2026 school year in photos shot by CDS Student Event Photographer Isabella Boncser!
Read about CDS Assistant Professor Xuezhou “Jack” Zhang's award-winning research on AI-driven drug repurposing and more.
Read about CDS PhD Yan (Stella) Si's recent productivity tool project that she's launched to help students manage their busy days through AI.
The first ever Boston University MedAI Hackathon was hosted this semester by CDS faculty and students. Learn about what went into the event and its impact.
This Spring, students and employers got the chance to connect in person with an Industry Connections event focused on career exploration. Check out the event recap here!