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Center for Computing & Data Sciences

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Waste Watchers

April 19, 2024

Photo: Interior of Boston University’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences. Large walkway staircase i shown. Next to the staircase, a multifunctional space for studying, hanging out, or hosting events is shown with modular black, wood, and red seating areas. Two the far left are large windows letting in lots of natural light. A vast wooden ceiling tops off the area.

Accolades

Center for Computing & Data Sciences Wins Global Award for Interior Design

December 4, 2023

Photo: Micah Sieber, a white man with brown beard and mustache and wearing a tan cap, red-pink shirt, black collared shirt, and black pants, smiles and holds up a small black, model building. The building is in the shape of the BU CDS building, a Jenga-like building with smooth sides.

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Video: The Model Maker

November 29, 2023

Photo: Overhead shot of a variety of Thanksgiving cards filled with heartfelt writing and notes are shown strewn out on a table.

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Video: Terriers Give Thanks to Favorite BU Staffers

November 17, 2023

Photo: Four individuals take a group shot. From the left, a man with a dark green bomber jacket and glasses. Next to him, standing, a woman with shoulder length brown hair and glasses has her arms clasped. Behind her, a man with a blue button up, glasses, and short dark hair stands. And on the right, a man with short dark hair, glasses, a button up and gray slacks sits on a table. A huge window stands behind them.

Center for Computing & Data Sciences

BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences Grows by Four

September 15, 2023

Photo: The concept of artificial intelligence and computer technology is shown with a photo of a person typing on a black laptop. AI techno-themed illustrations hover above the hands as they type, signifying the use of AI.

University News

BU Forms AI Task Force

September 8, 2023

Photo: A young black man in a pink sweater stands with a smile and one hand in a pocket

Students

Meet BU’s Newest Terriers: Mohamed Mohamed

September 7, 2023

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Data Sciences

Destination Data

August 11, 2023

Photo: Students stand and pose for a photo at the bottom of a set of stairs. From right to left, top to bottom: Daniel Skahill (CDS ‘23), Samantha Chen (CDS ‘23), Zining Ye (CDS ‘23), Yile Wang (CDS ‘23), and Edward Wong (CDS ‘23).

Commencement 2023

Inaugural Class of BU Computing & Data Sciences Majors Prepare to Graduate

May 16, 2023

An image with a green background and a lightbulb shaped like a brain flickering yellow. The text reads "Today I Learned"

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Today I Learned: Honors Linear Algebra Can Be Fun, Cool, Even Beautiful

May 9, 2023

Professor Wesley Wildman teaches a Data and Ethics class at CDS on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University

Data Sciences

Student-Designed Policy on Use of Generative AI Adopted by Data Sciences Faculty

March 24, 2023

Photo: Students are pouring and making coffee at Saxby's coffee bar. They are wearing a red uniform. One individual is wearing a black bucket hat, a tan vest, and a cream shirt.

Student Life

Saxbys, New Student-Run Café, Opens at Center for Computing & Data Sciences

February 23, 2023

Professor Wesley Wildman, a tall white man in a blue collared shirt, teaches a Data and Ethics class at CDS on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University

Artificial Intelligence

Why ChatGPT Is Both Exciting and Unsettling for Students, Faculty

February 17, 2023

Photo: Overhead shot of students walking and gathering in and around a large set of black and wood butterfly stairs.

Campus & Facilities

Photo Gallery: BU’s Newest Building Is a Big Hit

January 24, 2023

Photo: The Ribbon cutting to officially open the Center for Computing and Data Science Dec 8. From left are Associate Provost for Computing and Data Sciences Azer Bestavros, CAS dean Stan Sclaroff, Boston City Mayor Michelle Wu, President Robert A Brown, Board of Trustees chair Ahmass Fakahany (Questrom’79), Provost Jean Morisson, and Boston city councilor Kenzie Bok. They all stand with scissors in hand looking down as a cut blue ribbon floats to the ground.

University News

BU Unveils Dramatic, Fossil Fuel–Free Center for Computing & Data Sciences

December 8, 2022

Photo: View of the Center for Computing and data Sciences from Commonwealth Ave. From this viewpoint, the sides of the building alternate a copper color and a reflective mirror side. It is shown from below to highlight the "bookcase" design and the reflective nature of the sides.

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Video: Terriers React to Data Science Building Design

December 7, 2022

Photo: Boston University’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences is shown as part of the nighttime Boston Skyline. Buildings are lit and a reflection of the city is shown on the river in front of everything.

Center for Computing & Data Science

A New Landmark for Boston University, a Dramatic Addition to Boston’s Skyline

December 6, 2022

Image: Boston University’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences is depicted in collage format with different photos and textures of greenery and blue boxes on a pale, lime green background.

Science & Technology

No Gas. No Fuels. No Emissions. BU’s Greenest Building Ever

December 6, 2022

Photo: Center for Computing & Data Sciences at sundown Nov 16. A large, alternating bookcase-like structure is shown during a blue and red sunset. Structure is covered in reflective glass and reflects the street next to it.A green "Commonwealth Ave" street sign is shown prominently at the base of the building.

Photography

An Iconic Building Rises: Photo Gallery Traces Construction of BU’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences

December 6, 2022

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Academics

These Faculty Are Using Data Science to Help Change the World

December 6, 2022

These Faculty Are Using Data Science to Help Change the World