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CDS Distinguished Visiting Professor Charles DeLisi Reflects on 25 Years of the Bioinformatics Program
Charles DeLisi, CDS Distinguished Visiting Professor and Dean Emeritus of the College of Engineering, reflects on 25 years of the BU Bioinformatics Program. More

Intellectual Property and Information Law
In this ProMarket POV, Stacey Dogan, Professor of Law and a CDS affiliated faculty member, argues that antitrust regulators in the U.S. and Europe must investigate Big Tech-AI partnerships to prevent potential monopolization in the evolving market. More

CDS Data Science Major Xiang Fu ’26 Earns Prestigious Provost’s Scholars Award for Academic Exploration
Read about Xiang Fu ’26, a data science major in the BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS), who received a Provost’s Scholars Award for Academic Exploration. More

Innovations in Education, CDS Faculty Deploys AI Tutor
CDS Associate Professor of the Practice Kevin Gold discusses the process of creating the "Socratic AI Tutor." More

Opinion: The Case for Vigilance in AI Markets
In this opinion post, BU CDS affiliated faculty and Professor of Law Stacey Dogan makes the case for vigilance in AI markets. More

CDS Associate Provost Azer Bestavros Named ADSA Advisory Board Member
Read about Boston University's Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS) Associate Provost Azer Bestavros, who has been appointed as the latest member of the esteemed ADSA Advisory Board. More

CDS StuGov 2024-25: A Year of Growth, Mentorship, and Community
Read about Boston University Computing & Data Sciences' Student Government 2024 goals and objectives in this POV. More

Dr. Wesley Wildman Delivers Faculty Address at Undergraduate Matriculation
https://youtu.be/mrkG_8u-C5k On Sunday, September 1, 2024, Melissa L. Gilliam, Boston University’s 11th president, welcomed the Class of 2028—over 3,300 students—to the University at a Matriculation ceremony held at Agganis Arena. Dr. Gilliam delivered her first major public address, speaking to new students, their families, and guests. "Make this experience your own, and... More
BU CDS Announces the Social Justice for Data Science Lecture Series
Learn about the Social Justice for Data Science lecture series hosted by BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences. More
Simulating Religious Violence Documentary
On November 19th, 2024, Boston University will host the North American Premiere of Simulating Religious Violence. Presented by So Fare Films, in collaboration with the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences and the School of Theology, the documentary explores a three-year project using simulations to address global humanitarian issues. More