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UVA School of Data Science

@uvadatascience

The official account of the UVA School of Data Science: Committed to teaching and practicing responsible data science for the common good.

 Charlottesville, VA
datascience.virginia.edu/
Joined July 2015
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Join us this Friday for our 2026 Data Is ART Competition featuring a keynote presentation by Alberto Cairo, an internationally renowned expert in data visualization, information design, and visual journalism 🎨 bit.ly/4wW5U7W
Poster for "Data Is ART: Truth." It features a collage of colorful vertical data visualizations. Text includes event details: "Exhibition Opening and Presentation" on "Friday, Sept. 4, 2026" at the "School of Data Science," University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.

ALT Poster for "Data Is ART: Truth." It features a collage of colorful vertical data visualizations. Text includes event details: "Exhibition Opening and Presentation" on "Friday, Sept. 4, 2026" at the "School of Data Science," University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.

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Stephenson Scholar and B.S. in Data Science student Khalid Bakhit shared his insights with us on the New York career trek while visiting the NBA 🏀 Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund here: bit.ly/4ppc24z
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Our artist in residence Nathalie Miebach hosted a creative weaving workshop that encouraged students to explore personal water experiences through data-driven sculptural art. Read more: bit.ly/3LVmVxs
Nathalie standing next to a table with various art items in the "School Without Walls" room, decorated with binary code design on the wall.

ALT Nathalie standing next to a table with various art items in the "School Without Walls" room, decorated with binary code design on the wall.

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We invite you to apply to our Data is ART competition. Open to all disciplines and mediums. Submit for a chance to win $2,500 and have your work showcased. Click here for more information about applying and other prize details: bit.ly/3Pdt8DF
Promotional poster for UVA Data Science 2026 'Data is Art' competition, featuring a hand reaching towards a cluster of orange and gray dots symbolizing data, with details on submissions and the theme 'Truth'. Submissions are due March 1, 2026, a URL is featured that reads: datascience.virginia.edu/data-art

ALT Promotional poster for UVA Data Science 2026 'Data is Art' competition, featuring a hand reaching towards a cluster of orange and gray dots symbolizing data, with details on submissions and the theme 'Truth'. Submissions are due March 1, 2026, a URL is featured that reads: datascience.virginia.edu/data-art

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For Madeleine Cummings, a semester in Copenhagen through the DIS program has meant exploring AI and human computer interaction, contributing to gender focused investment research, and discovering new ways to balance learning and life. Read more: bit.ly/4pvPEH0
Madeleine and friends pose in front of a sunset.

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Interested in studying abroad with the UVA School of Data Science? We offer study abroad programs in Denmark, Sweden, and Spain for undergraduate students ✈️ Learn more: bit.ly/4hAKDZA
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PhD student Siwan Kim is exploring how human centered design, AI, and data science intersect to support responsible technology. To read more about Siwan and her path to data science, click here: bit.ly/4pID7Ad
Siwan poses in front of a well lit backdrop, wearing a creme colored long sleeve shirt with her arms crossed.

ALT Siwan poses in front of a well lit backdrop, wearing a creme colored long sleeve shirt with her arms crossed.

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We have launched a new award program to accelerate early stage, high potential faculty research. Congratulations to the award recipients: Peter Beling, Natalie Kupperman, Nur Yildirim, and Chirag Agarwal and Nur Yildirim for a joint award. Learn more: bit.ly/49IZD6Z
Headshots featured with title that reads, "Pilot Research Award Program Launched with Four Faculty Recipients"

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We are introducing four new optional concentrations in the M.S. in Data Science Residential program: Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Genomics, and Sports Data Science. Learn more here: bit.ly/4bGvo1Q
Promotional poster for an educational institution announcing four new concentrations: Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Science, and Sports Genomics. Background features a modern building under a clear sky.

ALT Promotional poster for an educational institution announcing four new concentrations: Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Science, and Sports Genomics. Background features a modern building under a clear sky.

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Watch online M.S. in Data Science student Kent Livesay discuss the relevance of digital safety and how you can protect yourself when using online tools and more on our CBS19 segment Inside the Numbers: bit.ly/49ntGQk
Kent poses with two news anchors.

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Local government leaders explore how expanding what counts as evidence can strengthen public trust, improve decision-making, and guide policy when public data falls short. Read more: bit.ly/4quk4e9
Headshots of Bev Wilson, Jess Reia, and Terence Johnson with the title: "How Local Governments Can Rebuild Trust Through Better Data"

ALT Headshots of Bev Wilson, Jess Reia, and Terence Johnson with the title: "How Local Governments Can Rebuild Trust Through Better Data"

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Professor Heman Shakeri has received two UVA LaunchPad awards to advance data driven approaches to diabetes detection. Read more: bit.ly/4psMhjU
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Happy first day of classes, Hoos 🥳
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As part of their New York career trek, students from the UVA School of Data Science B.S. in Data Science program visited Garner Health . Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund here: bit.ly/4ppc24z
The top photo feature a New York City scape, with another photo featuring students and staff posing in front of the Garner logo holding a UVA Data Science banner.

ALT The top photo feature a New York City scape, with another photo featuring students and staff posing in front of the Garner logo holding a UVA Data Science banner.

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Another stop on our New York career trek took our students to Google. UVA alum Jeff Sternberg spoke with students about his career path and experience working as a Principal Engineer at Google. Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund: bit.ly/4ppc24z
Students pose with a neon Google sign.

ALT Students pose with a neon Google sign.

Students and staff pose in front of a large neon Google sign.

ALT Students and staff pose in front of a large neon Google sign.

Students pose with Jeff Sternberg, holding a UVA Data Science banner.

ALT Students pose with Jeff Sternberg, holding a UVA Data Science banner.

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B.S. in Data Science students are continuing their New York career trek with a visit to the NBA 🏀 Learn more about the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund here: bit.ly/4ppc24z
Group of students seated on stairs with a large NBA logo and holding a UVA Data Science banner.

ALT Group of students seated on stairs with a large NBA logo and holding a UVA Data Science banner.

In the top photo, students listen intently during a presentation. In the bottom image, rows of jerseys are show.

ALT In the top photo, students listen intently during a presentation. In the bottom image, rows of jerseys are show.

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In our recent episode of UVA Data Points, we explore data governance in the humanitarian sector. To listen, click here: bit.ly/48LEd8V
Promotional poster for a book release podcast featuring the book "Data Protection in Humanitarian Action" edited by Ana Beduschi, Massimo Marelli, and Aaron Martin, associated with UVA Data Points and ICRC. The poster includes an image of a winding road and digital themed graphics.

ALT Promotional poster for a book release podcast featuring the book "Data Protection in Humanitarian Action" edited by Ana Beduschi, Massimo Marelli, and Aaron Martin, associated with UVA Data Points and ICRC. The poster includes an image of a winding road and digital themed graphics.

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We invite you to apply to our Data is ART competition. Open to all disciplines and mediums. Submit for a chance to win $2,500 and have your work showcased. Click here for more information about applying and other prize details: bit.ly/3Pdt8DF
Promotional poster for UVA Data Science 2026 'Data is Art' competition, featuring a hand reaching towards a cluster of orange and gray dots symbolizing data, with details on submissions and the theme 'Truth'. Submissions are due March 1, 2026, a URL is featured that reads: datascience.virginia.edu/data-art

ALT Promotional poster for UVA Data Science 2026 'Data is Art' competition, featuring a hand reaching towards a cluster of orange and gray dots symbolizing data, with details on submissions and the theme 'Truth'. Submissions are due March 1, 2026, a URL is featured that reads: datascience.virginia.edu/data-art

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Students from the BSDS program are on a New York career trek made possible by the Stephenson Experiential Learning Fund 🏙️ Learn more here: bit.ly/4ppc24z
Students pose with a UVA School of Data Science banner.

ALT Students pose with a UVA School of Data Science banner.

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With a background in biomedical engineering and computer science, MSDS student Emily Garman is exploring how data science can transform healthcare and medical research. To read more about Emily and her path to data science, click here: bit.ly/4jqNjLO
Emily holds a sign up after finishing a race that reads, "Go Emily Go!"

ALT Emily holds a sign up after finishing a race that reads, "Go Emily Go!"

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