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
Professor of Law, Michaels Faculty Research Scholar, and Assistant Professor of Computing & Data Sciences
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Mayank Varia
Associate Professor of Computing & Data Sciences
Director of PhD Admissions
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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.
Five New CDS Electives: Spring 2027
What each new course covers, who it's for, and what you need before you register. If you've ever wanted to build a language model instead of just prompting one, this is your semester. Spring's new electives take you inside how LLMs actually work, how platforms keep their users safe, and how AI is transforming weather […]
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. […]
AI Didn’t Kill the Computing Degree
AI can write code and run models on its own. That doesn't make computer science and data science degrees obsolete, says Associate Provost Azer Bestavros. It changes what they're for.
Advancing Responsible AI: Naomi Saphra Joins CDS as Assistant Professor
We're excited to welcome Assistant Professor Naomi Saphra to CDS, bringing her passion deep learning and real-world impact. Read her Q&A here!
Duan Family Faculty Fellow Emily Ryan Helps Launch Clean Energy Tools for Massachusetts
Read about the local sustainability impact being made by Faculty Fellow Emily Ryan and her team!
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!