CDS Courses
Gain the analytical and computational skills necessary to succeed in any industry you choose.
Faculty Connections
Learn about members of the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences and their impact at Boston University and beyond.
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Kira Goldner
Assistant Professor of Computing & Data Sciences
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Ngozi Okidegbe
Moorman-Simon Interdisciplinary Career Development Assistant Professor of Computing & Data Sciences
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Mayank Varia
Associate Professor of Computing & Data Sciences
Director of PhD Admissions and of the Hub for Civic Tech Impact -
Wesley Wildman
Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics
+ Chair of Faculty Affairs for Computing & Data Sciences
Student Spotlight
Dynamic careers with real-world impact
Discover the career paths that a degree from CDS can lead you to.
Educational YouTubers Balance Integrity and Income in the Age of Algorithms
Learn about a Boston University research study on YouTube and the way it explores how creators manage tensions between teaching and monetization.
Yves Atchadé and Emily Ryan Named Duan Family Faculty Fellows in CDS
Duan Family Faculty Fellows recognized for advancing interdisciplinary research and leadership across computing, engineering, and data science.
BU Today: A Sleepover in the CDS Building? BU Students Will Participate in Weekend-Long Hackathon
The DS + X Hackathon is here at CDS, and students are ready to jump in!
The Brink: From Better Batteries to Improved Cartilage Repair, BU Ignition Award Winners Aim for Real-World Impact
Learn about one of the winning projects at the BU Ignition Awards 2025 that aims to design new medicines using machine learning and chemical thinking tools, lead by professors Adrian Whitty and Xuezhou (Jack) Zhang.
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.
Joshua Peterson Co-Authors Landmark Nature Study on Using AI to Model Human Cognition
CDS Assistant Professor Joshua Peterson's work in artificial intelligence around human cognition and behavior has made headlines and impact. Read about it now.
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.