Research

Research Highlights

CDS research by its nature is cross-disciplinary. For 2024, we highlight work done by our faculty at the crossroads of computing and two disciplinary clusters — work recognized through prestigious publications and awards. The first is focused on biomedical sciences — biology, bioinformatics, and medicine — whereas the second focuses on law and society. Each cluster has multiple independent threads of work that represent collaborations between various CDS professors and researchers across BU’s schools and colleges. The featured research presented is a glimpse into the exciting and diverse range of studies taking place at CDS.

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BU Workforce Data Report 2

2025 Workforce Data Report Release

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BU CDS 2024 Impact Report

A Year of Innovation & Impact

The 2024 Impact Report from the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS) highlights a year of groundbreaking research, pioneering education, and transformative collaborations.

Explore how our faculty, students, and partners shape the future—driving discoveries, advancing technology, and addressing society’s most urgent challenges.

Join us in celebrating a year of progress, innovation, and meaningful impact.

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CDS Making Headlines

Discover how CDS research is shaping the future and making a tangible impact across disciplines.

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Co-Labs

By engaging stakeholders from across BU and beyond, our Co-Lab partnerships are a powerful way to integrate basic and applied research with curricular and cocurricular activities.

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Impact Hubs

We’re connecting computing and data sciences with societally-relevant areas of impact that BU is strategically positioned to lead: civic tech, equity, health, and sustainability.

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Data Science for Good

Data Science for Good is designed to build the next generation of civic-minded technologists.

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