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Computational Science

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Data Sciences

Two Big Steps Forward for BU’s Big Move into Data Sciences

September 30, 2019

Architectural renderings for the new data science center

University News

BU Establishing New Data Sciences Faculty Unit

June 25, 2019

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Computational Science

Know What’s Good for Your Health? Artificial Intelligence

May 29, 2019

Stan Sclaroff

Schools and Colleges

Stan Sclaroff Named Dean of Arts & Sciences

May 29, 2019

Ziba Cranmer stands in front of an audience next to a screen that reads "DOLPHIN TANK BUILD LAB *Demo Day" along with listing some sponsors and other details and showing a web link to vote

Science & Technology

In Dolphin Tank, Alums Advise Student Innovators, Gently

May 13, 2019

Sports analytics track every movement and heartbeat, and help coaches optimize teams and play.

Science & Technology

Sports Is Now Science. How Did That Happen?

May 1, 2019

Koch plans to build a digital twin of his drone in computer simulation, creating an exact replica so that the controller can no longer tell the difference between computer simulation and the real world. The digital twin will allow him to improve Neuroflight's control over the drone's behavior. Courtesy of Wil Koch

Computer Science

Neuroflight Is the World’s First Neural-Network-Enabled Drone Controller

April 22, 2019

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Computational Science

BU’s Second Innovation Week Celebrates Creativity with Added Student-Led Events

April 22, 2019

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Computational Science

How Our Clicks Are Shaping Elections

April 2, 2019

Caolan Disini (CAS'20) from left, Maria Dominguez (CAS'21), and Jared Yellen (CAS'21) with the BU Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality club

Computational Science

Exploring the World of Augmented and Virtual Reality

March 28, 2019

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Computational Science

Netflix, Spotify, and How Data Is Shaping the Arts

March 7, 2019

Accolades

Emily Whiting Awarded Sloan Research Fellowship

March 5, 2019

The first new geothermal wells—each 1500 feet deep—have been drilled into the subterranean layers of the new BU Data Sciences Center. Courtesy of Chris Kenney

Climate Change

Historic, and Loud, Geothermal Drilling Gets Underway

February 27, 2019

A rainbow penumbra on a far wall is created by a bright scene displayed on an LCD monitor (left) and a chair (center).

Computer Science

Can Technology Eliminate Blind Spots?

February 12, 2019

Double Exposure image of a man wearing Oculus Rift virutal reality goggles with nightmarish visions of a dark figure walking towards him out of a fiery forest background inside his head

Psychiatry & Psychology

How Virtual Reality Might Help Fight Recurring Nightmares

January 30, 2019

Cement blocks obstruct the bike paths along Commonwealth Avenue

Safety

Construction Work May Impact Traffic on Comm Ave in Coming Weeks

December 20, 2018

(From left) Adam Smith, Sarah Scheffler, and Ran Canetti. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi

Data Science

Are Computer-Aided Decisions Actually Fair?

December 14, 2018

Photo of Lei Guo, from left, Prakash Ishwar, Derry Wijaya, and Margrit Betke in front of computer monitors.

Computer Science

What If You Could Manage Information Overload?

November 27, 2018

Composite image showing several open browswer windows displaying news websites such as New York Times, CNN, and The Guardian

Computer Science

A Better Way to Predict Election Outcomes

November 6, 2018

Saenko on a bench

Computer Science

Making Artificial Intelligence Intelligible

November 1, 2018

Making Artificial Intelligence Intelligible