Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University

📣 @bostonu.bsky.social ranks among the top in the latest Digital Leaders in Higher Education rankings! 🏅 #9 Data Science, AI & Biz Analytics 🏅 #11 Digital Talent 🏅 #12 Comp Sci 🏅 #21 Digital Transformation 🏅 #21 Digital Transformation Mgmt 🔗 bit.ly/4kYSrHd

AI tells you what you want to hear. The question is: can you catch when it's wrong? That's what BU's online Master's in Data Science and Enterprise AI teach, not just tools, but understanding. Because confident answers aren't always correct ones.

The calendar is live for Boston Tech Week's inaugural lineup of events! BU CDS is excited to be hosting AI Ethics: Measuring Real-World Impact in Education with Azer Bestavros, Janet Kang, Wesley Wildman, & Penny Bishop! spr.ly/63328BBPupu #BosTechWeek @bostonu.bsky.social

📢 Giving Day 2026 is here! At the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at @bostonu.bsky.social, we’re reimagining what’s possible in computing, data science, and AI. 🚀 Give today! give.bu.edu/schools/Bost...

📢 Giving Tuesday is here! The Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University has made great strides since its founding, and CDS continues to grow! Give today: spr.ly/633247LXEq

The DS+X Hackathon 2025 is officially underway! 💥 Breakfast fueled creativity and collaboration, the opening ceremony set the stage, and teams dove right into hacking, designing, and innovating BU Spark! 🚀 Let’s build something extraordinary together. 🔗 www.bu.edu/articles/202...

We’re thrilled to welcome the 2025–26 Faculty Fellows to CDS! Brian DePasquale — Neuroscience & Artificial Intelligence Boqing Gong — Computer Vision & Machine Learning Patrick Keys — Climate Science & Sustainability 🔗 spr.ly/63328AAtGk

🚀 CDS is excited to announce three new courses for Spring 2026, giving students fresh opportunities to explore the frontiers of data science—from LLMs and AI for science to computational biology. 🔗 Learn more about the lineup: spr.ly/63329AAZvD

Congratulations Brian Cleary, Assistant Professor of Computing & Data Sciences, Biology & Biomedical Engineering, on receiving a $2.25M NIH grant for his groundbreaking work in computational biology. 👏👏 🔗 spr.ly/63328A25su

Save the date! Social Justice for Data Science Lecture: The Problem of Prediction ✨ Presenter: Ari Waldman, Professor of Law and Professor of Sociology (by courtesy) at the University of California, Irvine School of Law 📅 Tues., Oct. 21 | 3:30–5 PM Learn more: spr.ly/63326Atcn2

Big news from BU CDS 🎉 Doctoral students Heila Precel & Tyler Calabrese—advised by Prof. Allison McDonald—have earned highly competitive fellowships from the NSF & Computing Research Association for their groundbreaking research in AI ethics, digital privacy & computing access. spr.ly/63329Atdkv

Meet Our New Faculty! CDS is excited to welcome a dynamic group of scholars—Elizabeth A. Barnes, Kinan Dak Albab, Siddharth Mishra-Sharma, Naomi Saphra & Lauren Wheelock—whose research spans climate science, data systems and privacy, optimization, AI for physics & LLMs. 🔗 spr.ly/63321AUdDX

You are why partnership drives discovery and transforms lives. By working together with our peers, industry experts, elected officials, and more, we are able to drive discovery and transform lives. Learn more: bit.ly/3Kznkoa

🚀 At BU’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, we don’t just welcome students—we launch them! That’s the spirit of DS109: Data Science First-Year Seminar, a course blends academics, advising, community, and practical skills. 👉 spr.ly/63328AbQPo

We’re excited to see @nsaphra.bsky.social’s work featured in @quantamagazine.bsky.social—& even more excited that she will be joining the CDS faculty in 2026! Read about Naomi's research via @benbenbrubaker.bsky.social spr.ly/63323AbqfH 📸 Ken Richardson

How do you design a graduate program that keeps pace w/one of the fastest-moving fields in the world? At CDS, the MS in Data Science program is doing just that. In this new Q&A, Program Director Thomas Gardos shares how the MSDS is preparing students for an AI-driven future. 🔗 bit.ly/4gwS3hC

Social Justice for Data Science Fall 2025 Lecture Series announced! Happening today (9/18) at 3:30 PM: The Immigration Enforcement Reporter: A BU Law × BU Spark! Collaboration. Learn more and view the fall 2025 schedule: bit.ly/4gwQUXl

Virtual Event: Thurs., Sept. 18 | 12 PM Level Up Your Career with BU's AI Thought Leaders Join us for a virtual panel moderated by CDS Associate Provost Azer Bestavros, where @bostonu.bsky.social alumni & faculty explore how generative AI is reshaping industries, jobs, & skills. 🔗 bit.ly/4mipeGY

🍵 At @bostonu.bsky.social CDS, faculty development is built into our culture. Teaching Tea, developed by Kevin Gold, Professor of the Practice & Preceptor for Instruction, is a conversation space for instructors to connect, reflect and, sharpen their craft together. Read more 🫖: bit.ly/TeachingTea

👏 Thank you to EY for hosting a dynamic Tech Talks panel in collaboration w/CDS & BU Spark! @bostonu.bsky.social We’re grateful for EY’s partnership in creating opportunities for #terriers to learn from professionals shaping the field. 🔗 Learn more about the talk & presenters: bit.ly/4n79bNz

“The [CDS] Online Master's in Data Science program has given me the flexibility to pursue my degree while working full time, and the tools to apply data science to real-world challenges.” — James E. Kantor, OMDS student. Learn more and attend a webinar: Wed., 9/17/2025! Details👉 bit.ly/4p7Treu

🍁 Today’s the big day—first day of classes! 🍁 Molly-Kate MacLeod, CDS Director of Student Experience, kicks off the semester with a welcome message celebrating learning, community, and career opportunities. Check out her full post to see what’s ahead this fall. 💻✨ spr.ly/63327A6HsS

An incredible day and an incredible welcome! 🎉🐾 The Class of 2029 has officially joined the CDS community, and tomorrow marks the start of their academic journey @bostonu.bsky.social. 📚✨ Here’s to a successful semester for #TerrierTown — one filled with learning, discovery, and connection! 💻🍁

🚨 Job seekers, beware. Scammers are increasingly targeting students and recent grads with fraudulent job postings. ✅ Check out this CDS guide to learn how to protect yourself during the job search. spr.ly/63322fNXTp @bostonu.bsky.social

🎉🐾 A big Terrier welcome to our newest CDS students! Yesterday’s Orientation was filled with energy—meet & greets, games, insights from our advising panel, a warm welcome from @bostonu.bsky.social CDS Associate Provost Azer Bestavros, and more! We are excited for the year ahead!

📅 Mark your calendars—Classes start on September 2! With dates for classes, breaks, and finals set, our CDS community is ready to dive into a new semester of collaboration, research, and innovation in computing & data sciences! 📚 📚

Cheers to Fall 2025! 🎉🍿5 things every CDS first-year should do before classes: 1️⃣ Check your schedule & find your classrooms 2️⃣ Download the BU Mobile App 3️⃣ Get your BU ID + Charlie Card 4️⃣ Grab books & supplies 5️⃣ Connect w/your mentor or CDS groups ✨ Bonus: Don’t forget to enroll in DS109!

Let the countdown begin! 🚀 Another year of discovery, data, and community at CDS is just around the corner. Here is a quick look 📸 at some of the faces, places, and spaces in and around CDS @bostonu.bsky.social. See you soon #TerrierTown #ProudtoBU #CDSatBU #Fall2025 ❤️🐾

Fintech is evolving—and data science plays a central role. Check out this new CNBC and Statista "World's Top Fintech Companies: 2025" list highlighting 300 leading companies across sectors like payments, digital banking, and asset management. 🔗 www.cnbc.com/the-worlds-t... #CareerResource #CDSatBU

CDS Research Spotlight: Most LLMs treat users the same. @bostonu.bsky.social CDS Assistant Prof. Aldo Pacchiano has introduced PReF, a method for personalizing ChatGPT-like models using just a few examples—no retraining required. 📖 Read more: www.bu.edu/cds-faculty/...

💡What the #Data Says About Your Job Search💡 New research shows job applications drop after just a few days—& people are more likely to apply if they think few others have. Full Q&A w/ @buquestrom.bsky.social prof & former Airbnb #datascientist Andrey Fradkin 👇👇 #JobSearchTips #JobSearchStrategy

🚀 Research Spotlight: AI + Behavioral Science 🚀 @bostonu.bsky.social CDS Assistant Prof. Joshua Peterson is bridging AI with behavioral science to better understand human decision‑making and drive interpretable machine learning. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/44UUrdW

In this @bostonu.bsky.social CDS Conversations, August Siu discusses the Online Master's in Data Science program—skill-building, academics, community, and more. “I didn’t think I was a tech person. Now, I’m learning to lead with both data & empathy." Read more 👉: www.bu.edu/cds-faculty/...

☀️ Hot research, 🍂 cool insights—don’t miss The Download, @bostonu.bsky.social CDS’s monthly newsletter. Each issue delivers the latest on groundbreaking faculty research, thought leadership, and more. 🔗 Subscribe today! bit.ly/3UgAtEe

Research Spotlight 💡 @bostonu.bsky.social CDS Assistant Professor Brian Cleary (Bioinformatics, BME, BDC) and collaborators have introduced Perturb-FISH—a new CRISPR-based method that maps gene function in tissue, without disrupting it. Published in @cellpress.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/466KafV

📊 Thinking about a career move? Data Science continues to top the list of high-growth, high-impact fields. 🎓 Join us for a live webinar and discover how @bostonu.bsky.social Online Master’s in Data Science (OMDS) can help you get there. Learn more and view the webinar schedule: bit.ly/4e4RCtI

😎 Summertime views from CDS @bostonu.bsky.social 😎 📸 Rachelle Regan

🎉Congrats to CDS Asst. Prof. Pawel Przytycki, named a Hariri Institute Junior Faculty Fellow! His work is advancing how we use data to understand gene regulation, disease, and complex biological systems. Read more: www.bu.edu/cds-faculty/...

Teaching AI to personalize: @bostonu.bsky.social CDS Assistant Professor Aldo Pacchiano introduces PReF, a new method that helps LLMs adapt to you—not just the average user. Fast, lightweight, and surprisingly effective. 🔗 www.bu.edu/cds-faculty/... #AI #LLM #Personalization

.@bostonu.bsky.social was honored to welcome Sec. Lauren Jones for the release of the 2025 Workforce Data Report! With BWWC, BU is advancing wage equity through privacy-first data science—built by faculty, powered by students. “Our students are building the tools that power policy.” – Azer Bestavros

Join us on Tues., 6/3 at 2 PM for a CDS Seminar w/Prof. Mike Dietze (@bostonu.bsky.social Earth & Environment) on the future of ecological forecasting. He’ll explore how data science is helping us better predict and manage natural systems. Open to the BU community. CDS, 665 Comm. Ave., Room 1646.

🎓 Just graduated and wondering what’s next? @bostonu.bsky.social has put together a smart, practical guide for new grads entering the job market. 👉 Read More & Access CDS Career Resources: www.bu.edu/cds-faculty/...

🎉 Congrats to this year’s CDS Student Awardees! The Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences @bostonu.bsky.social honored students for excellence, leadership & community impact and celebrated their achievements at the May 17 Convocation.👏 👏 Read all about it ⬇️ 🔗 www.bu.edu/cds-faculty/...

Today, we pause to honor the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country — including members of the @bostonu.bsky.social community. We remember their sacrifice with deep gratitude. 🇺🇸 www.bu.edu/articles/202... #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #ProudtoBU

🎉 Congratulations to this year’s CDS Student Awardees! Each year, the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences @bostonu.bsky.social recognizes students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to community. Read more: www.bu.edu/cds-faculty/...

Grateful to Marjorie Hsu (ENG’86, Questrom’93) for delivering a visionary keynote at our 2025 CDS Convocation. Her reflections on leadership, values, and emerging technologies deeply resonated with our community. Full recap (speeches, photos, video, and more) ➡️ www.bu.edu/cds-faculty/...

🎓 Congratulations to the CDS Class of 2025 @bostonu.bsky.social! You've asked bold questions, tackled complex challenges, and grown into data-driven leaders ready to make an impact. We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next. Way to go! 🚀 🚀

🎓 The countdown is on! 🎓 The Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences @bostonu.bsky.social is thrilled to celebrate🎉 the Class of 2025 at this year's CDS Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, at 10 AM at BU's Case Gym. Graduating Seniors: Access the full toolkit 🧰 here: www.bu.edu/cds-faculty/...

We're proud to welcome Marjorie Hsu (ENG’86, Questrom’93) as our 2025 CDS Convocation Speaker! A tech exec with global impact, Marjorie embodies leadership, innovation, and BU pride. Learn more: www.bu.edu/cds-faculty/...

🚨New Course Alert @bostonu.bsky.social 🚨 CDS is excited to offer a cutting-edge course at the intersection of algorithms and strategy: DS 574 – Algorithmic Mechanism Design, taught by CDS Assistant Professor @kiragoldner.bsky.social. Get the details 👉 bit.ly/43eXZ9T