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Duan Family Center for Computing and Data Sciences. The CDS program introduced three new courses this semester, giving students an opportunity to learn about relevant topics in data science, including artificial intelligence and algorithms. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New CDS courses look toward the future of data science

Hannah Portman January 30, 2025
The CDS program introduced three new courses this semester, giving students an opportunity to learn about relevant topics in data science, including artificial intelligence and algorithms.
Marshall Van Alstyne in Questrom. Van Alstyne, a grant from The National Science Foundation, to “explore the question of using markets to address misinformation.” PHOTO COURTESY OF CODY O'LOUGHLIN

BU researchers receive $550,000 grant, propose holistic approach to misinformation

Anna Albrecht October 25, 2023
Marshall Van Alstyne, a Questrom School of Business professor of information systems, and his team, received a $550,000 grant from The National Science Foundation to “explore the question of using markets to address misinformation.”
Rachel Li

From student to intern: BU students leave the classroom to pave their career paths

Amanda Brynn Birbara January 30, 2023
BU students' internship and co-op experiences change their view on life and plans for the future.
The Center for Data and Computing Sciences under construction

New Data Science building becomes Spark!’s new home

Adithya Iyer December 2, 2022
The Center for Computing and Data Sciences will create room for the program to grow.
BMES

Biomedical Engineering Society hosts Design-A-Thon

Wilder Perkins October 24, 2022
BMES begins the first year-long Design-A-Thon to focus on disparities in healthcare
Jenga building, workers injured

Data Science Building construction workers sue BU over workplace injury

Serena Ata April 27, 2022
The two workers sued the construction company and BU for negligence following an incident in May 2021.
East to West: Dec. 6, 2021

East to West: Dec. 6, 2021

Veronica Thompson December 6, 2021

Last episode of the semester! Today on East to West, we cover a BU event on using data science for racial equity, the jewelry brand Tchidite, and the 80th annual Boston Holiday Tree Lighting. Click...

Boston University's Office of Research hosts "Research on Tap: Data Science for Racial Equity"

Experts examine how data science can promote racial equity

Lindsay Shachnow December 2, 2021
Data science can "hold the powerful accountable," expert said.
Voters in line at Higginson-Lewis K-8 school

Activists call for equitable redistricting in Massachusetts

Samuele Petruccelli February 26, 2021
Panelists from Lawyers for Civil Rights, Massachusetts Voter Table and Worcester Interfaith spoke on the necessity for grouping residents in districts with the same vested interests.
Students work in the Engineering Product Innovation Center at BU. Beginning next fall, engineering students will be required to take data science courses. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

ENG adapts curriculum to meet today’s industry demands

Mugdha Gurram April 11, 2018
Data science is becoming a more prevalent topic in the world of engineering, and Boston University’s College of Engineering will be changing its curriculum to reflect that. Starting in the fall of 2018, the college will be introducing new data science requirements for its students.
From left, J. Kenneth Menges,  Jean Morrison, Gloria Waters, Boston University President Robert Brown, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and Robert Knox break ground on Boston University's Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering Thursday. PHOTO BY FELICIA GANS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Officials break ground on nine-story BU research facility

Felicia Gans May 15, 2015

Boston University administrators and Boston city officials gathered Thursday to break ground at 610 Commonwealth Ave., the site of BU’s new Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering. The...

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