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
+ Associate Professor of Law -
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.
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 Assistant Professor Siddharth Mishra-Sharma Leads BU in Joining NSF Institute for Artificial Intelligence
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).
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!
CDS Welcomes 2026 Convocation Speaker Aristotle Balogh
This year's convocation speaker has been announced! Read all about industry leader Ari Balogh here.
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!
CDS’s Xuezhou Zhang Secures NIH Funding for AI-Driven Drug Repurposing Collaboration
Read about CDS Assistant Professor Xuezhou “Jack” Zhang's award-winning research on AI-driven drug repurposing and more.
Modeling the Mind: Understanding Human Behavior Through Autonomous Agents
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.
BU Students Tackle Clinical Problems through Code: A Look at BU’s 2026 MedAI Hackathon
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.