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Who We Are<\/h1>\n
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Meet the many faces behind BU Spark! and see what we\u2019re doing to make it one of the most vibrant communities on campus.<\/p>\n

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Igniting Student Impact<\/div>\n

BU Spark! is an innovation and experiential learning lab for computing, data science, and engineering projects housed at the Boston University Faculty for Computing & Data Sciences. Spark! supports student innovation and engagement in applied research and real-world projects while fostering an inclusive and interdisciplinary community.<\/p>\n

Explore our programs \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Our<\/div>\n
Our Team<\/div>\n

Meet the staff who run BU Spark! day to day.<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

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\"Experts<\/div>\n
Experts in Residence<\/div>\n

EIRs mentor students and bring real-world experience into Spark! projects.<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Our<\/div>\n
Our Instructors<\/div>\n

Spark! professors are industry leaders from various sectors, backgrounds, and walks of life.<\/p>\n

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\"Diversity<\/div>\n
Diversity & Inclusion<\/div>\n

Our commitment to building an inclusive, welcoming community across all Spark! programs.<\/p>\n

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\"News\"<\/div>\n
News<\/div>\n

Updates, features, and announcements from across the Spark! community.<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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