Programs + Admissions
If you want to shape the future of an increasingly data-driven world, there’s a place for you in CDS.
BU Secures Top Spots in Latest Digital Leaders in Higher Education Rankings
#9 in Data Science, AI & Business Analytics
Recognized as a global leader in data science, AI, and digital innovation—Boston University is cited for excellence in digital talent and transformation in higher education.
Culture + Community
There’s no school like CDS because CDS isn’t a school. It’s a community of people who share an interest in advancing computing and data sciences for a better society.
Schools & Colleges
11
Our diverse faculty come from 23 departments in 11 of BU's schools & colleges, bringing Data Science expertise in everything from Theology to Engineering.
# of majors
150
+
In just one year, the Data Science major has over 150 declared majors.
Annual growth in enrollments
370
%+
The number of students taking DS courses is growing in leaps and bounds, drawing students from all across the University.
Research + Impact
We aren’t just leading innovative research, we’re tackling society’s biggest challenges.
Explore
A connective tissue bridging all disciplines, CDS brings together students, faculty, and partners to make a real-world impact.
Faculty Stories
Members of our faculty are drawn from all areas of computing & data sciences. Read about their research vision and projects in the pipeline.
Recent News
The latest news and innovations from CDS.
With NIH Funding, Pawel Przytycki Seeks to Decode Cell State Progression
At CDS, data science research pushes beyond the boundaries of digital impact. Read about Assistant Professor Pawel Przytycki's work in furthering our understanding of disease progression through unique markers.
CDS Professor Pawel Przytycki Awarded $2.2M in NIH Funding
The NIH recently selected CDS Professor Pawel Przytycki to be awarded for his lab's groundbreaking research. Read about it here!
From Theorems to Thunderstorms: Forecasting West Africa’s Rains with AI
Read about Professor Yves Atchadé and his team's work building a deep learning model that forecasts rains in West Africa using AI.
A Meaningful Spring Break: CDS Students Partner with MassMutual to Serve the Community Through Data
Boston University students participated in the Data Days for Good (DD4G) initiative this spring; read about the projects they worked on helping address local challenges and more!
New CDS Faculty Member Lauren Wheelock Brings Interdisciplinary Expertise in Data Science and AI to Boston University
In Fall 2025, Boston University’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS) welcomed Lauren Wheelock as a Clinical Assistant Professor. With a background spanning mathematical optimization, machine learning, and applied data science, Wheelock brings a deeply interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research—one that bridges theory, application, and ethical considerations in the fast-evolving world of data […]
CDS Faculty Fellow Michael Chang Named Margaret McGuire Earl Career Development Professor
CDS Faculty Fellow Michael Chang was recently appointed as a Margaret McGuire Earl Career Development Professor at BU Wheelock. Read about it here!
CDS Professor Libby Barnes Applies AI to Climate Models of the Future
Read about Professor Libby Barnes' and her research group's work in the application of artificial intelligence to Earth science and making climate predictions.
CDS Faculty Fellow Brian DePasquale Wins Esteemed Sloan Research Fellowship
Read about CDS Faculty Fellow Brian DePasquale's research project developing AI models of how human brains perceive odors, securing a 2026 Sloan Research Fellowship.