How BU’s Cryptographers Made Equity Unhackable
Learn about how BU researchers, led by professor Mayank Varia, were able to use cryptography to create a privacy-preserving platform to analyze wage-equity without revealing individuals’ payrolls and other data.
The Brink: National Science Foundation Honors 6 BU Researchers with CAREER Awards
CDS Assistant Professor Kira Goldner has been awarded by the NSF to advance her work on fairer allocation of social services, using data science to tackle inequalities and more.
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.
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.
Spatial Biology Redefined: How Cleary’s Team Is Rethinking Cellular Communication
BU’s Brian Cleary develops Perturb-FISH, a method that reveals how genetic changes ripple through intact tissues by preserving spatial cell context.
BU Hosts Secretary Jones to Mark Workforce Equity Milestone
Boston University and Secretary Lauren Jones marked the release of the 2025 Workforce Data Report, celebrating a decade of impact through BU’s partnership with the Boston Women’s Workforce Council and leadership in wage equity and secure data science.
The Brink: What Is Convergent Research and Why Is BU Embracing It?
Read this article about BU announcing a new push for collaborative research, aiming to increase progress on major societal challenges.
Elsevier: Will the American research university make it to its 100th birthday?
Read this op-ed piece about the future of research by Dr. Robert A. Brown
BU Today: AI @ BU—A to Z
Read about how CDS professors are pioneers through the whole alphabet of AI!
Computing and Data Science PhD Student Seminar Series
The Boston University PhD program is home to a wide range of students, all studying various facets of data science. To help give students a friendly opportunity to practice and develop their research skills, we are launching the Computing and Data Science PhD Student Seminar Series. This series is focused on allowing doctoral students to […]