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Boston University appoints Joshua Campbell as new director of the Bioinformatics Program

Jan 15, 2026 - Joshua Campbell, Associate Professor at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, was appointed as the new Director of the Bioinformatics Program, with a secondary appointment in the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS).

Boston University appoints Joshua Campbell as new director of the Bioinformatics Program

UVA Sheng Li Appointed Senior Member of the Association for the Advancement of AI

Jan 16, 2026 - Sheng Li received senior member status from AAAI in recognition of his significant accomplishments in the field of artificial intelligence.

UVA Sheng Li Appointed Senior Member of the Association for the Advancement of AI

UChicago DSI | Who Bears the Burden of Technological Change?

Jan 16, 2026 - Challenging the conventional wisdom that technological disruption primarily affects STEM and high-skill workers whose jobs exhibit greater skill volatility, the researchers found that jobs with fewer skill requirements, lower wages, and less education experience the greatest skill change.

UChicago DSI | Who Bears the Burden of Technological Change?

Rachel Levy named as a Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics

Jan 16, 2026 - Levy is recognized "for her exceptional leadership and her contributions to knowledge, education, mentorship, communication, programs, professional development and policy advocacy to broaden the appreciation of and participation in the mathematical sciences."

Rachel Levy named as a Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics

Howard University and Bowie State partner on $4M initiative to Build AI Literacy

Jan 15, 2026 - Howard University and Bowie State University are partnering on ASCEND-AI, a $4M, four-year initiative to build ethical AI literacy and career-ready skills, supported by the U.S. Department of Education.

Howard University and Bowie State partner on $4M initiative to Build AI Literacy

UVA SDS MSDS Residential Student Profile

Jan 14, 2026 - From Navy officer to data scientist, Ryan Dallas shares his path to UVA’s MSDS, hands-on learning, career goals in AI, and advice for future students.

UVA SDS MSDS Residential Student Profile

Lucy Family Institute Releases Policy Brief Urging Action on AI Distortion of Historical Information

Jan 14, 2026 - Researchers released a policy brief warning that AI systems systematically distort historical information, posing a serious threat to democratic discourse and participation both nationally and internationally.

Lucy Family Institute Releases Policy Brief Urging Action on AI Distortion of Historical Information

UChicago DSI | The Unseminar: A Forum for the Next Generation of AI-Enabled Research Leaders

Jan 14, 2026 - The Unseminar combines some of the program’s greatest strengths: a community of pioneering interdisciplinary researchers, opportunities for professional development, and robust mentorship.

UChicago DSI | The Unseminar: A Forum for the Next Generation of AI-Enabled Research Leaders

U of T staff: Level up your AI skills with the Data Sciences Institute!

Jan 13, 2026 - The University’s AI Task Force’s report, Toward an AI-Ready University, calls for AI literacy and training for all employees.

U of T staff: Level up your AI skills with the Data Sciences Institute!

UUtah Faculty Fellow C. Thi Nguyen’s New Book ‘The Score’ Shines Light on How Data Often Misses What’s Most Important

Jan 13, 2026 - This poses problems for the growing cross-sector use of AI: machine-learning programs trained on that data are likely to inherit those constraints and limitations.

UUtah Faculty Fellow C. Thi Nguyen’s New Book ‘The Score’ Shines Light on How Data Often Misses What’s Most Important

HAIL Graduate Student Awardee Program | Responsible Data Science

Jan 12, 2026 - Building on the success of the RDS@Pitt Student Scholars Program for undergraduate students, the Hub for AI and Data Science Leadership (HAIL) is launching a graduate-level opportunity in the 2026 spring and summer semesters.

HAIL Graduate Student Awardee Program | Responsible Data Science

Questrade Financial Group | UBC Master of Data Science

Jan 12, 2026 - Questrade Financial Group worked with a group of UBC Master of Data Science Okanagan students to develop a system that provides timely, actionable insights by detecting these shifts weeks before significant declines.

Questrade Financial Group | UBC Master of Data Science

UCSD | Farm-to-Table via Supercomputer

Jan 12, 2026 - Across California, researchers, farmers, technologists and universities are launching a bold vision for the future of farming: “precision agriculture,” an approach that uses advanced sensors, networking and artificial intelligence to help growers make more informed decisions.

UCSD | Farm-to-Table via Supercomputer

CADS TXST AI Research Pathways: AI-Ready

Jan 12, 2025 - CADS, in collaboration with other university units, will co-lead a coordinated, scalable approach to AI research literacy; from introductory awareness to advanced methodological development.

CADS TXST AI Research Pathways: AI-Ready

AI at UC Irvine ICS: Making a Splash

Jan 9, 2025 - 2025 was a big year for artificial intelligence, and nowhere more so than at ICS.

AI at UC Irvine ICS: Making a Splash

How grocery stores use surveillance to track shoppers (ft UVA SDS faculty)

Jan 8, 2026 - Retailers want to know if you’ll pay more than the next person for the same goods and services. And they’ll use data on everything from your eye movements to your walk to find out.

How grocery stores use surveillance to track shoppers (ft UVA SDS faculty)

AI Tool Promises Faster, More Accurate Cervical Cancer Treatment Planning

Jan 8, 2025 - UC San Diego researchers have developed a groundbreaking “one-click” AI tool that could transform how doctors plan specialized radiation treatments for cervical cancer, saving physician time, reducing patient discomfort and minimizing the risk of human error.

AI Tool Promises Faster, More Accurate Cervical Cancer Treatment Planning

‘I rarely get outside’: scientists ditch fieldwork in the age of AI

Jan 7, 2026 - In the race to embrace new technologies, some ecologists fear their field is losing touch with nature.

‘I rarely get outside’: scientists ditch fieldwork in the age of AI

UVA Data Science Expands MSDS Residential Program with Four New Concentrations

Jan 7, 2025 - UVA Data Science announces four new MSDS concentrations — AI, Data Viz, Genomics and Sports Data Science — unlocking focused pathways to high-impact careers.

UVA Data Science Expands MSDS Residential Program with Four New Concentrations

Local Higher Ed Leaders Discuss Adjusting to Workforce 'Uncertainties' Created by Artificial Intelligence

Jan 7, 2026 - Artificial intelligence is top of mind in higher ed, as leaders discuss how to prepare students for a workforce influenced by the technology.

Local Higher Ed Leaders Discuss Adjusting to Workforce 'Uncertainties' Created by Artificial Intelligence

2026 Data Science Seed & Collaborative Grants

Jan 6, 2025 - DSI is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2026 Data Science Seed & Collaborative Grants, whose projects from across the university will stimulate innovation and support education in data-driven fields.

2026 Data Science Seed & Collaborative Grants

Maastricht - Nava Tintarev takes a leading role in national computer science platforms

Jan 5, 2025 - In her everyday work at DACS, Tintarev leads a research programme specialising in explainable and human-centred artificial intelligence.

Maastricht - Nava Tintarev takes a leading role in national computer science platforms

UChicago Researchers Help Launch First International Conference on AI Scientists in Beijing

Jan 5, 2025 - The conference brought together seven Nobel laureates and leaders in AI-driven science for a groundbreaking event exploring the future of automated scientific discovery

UChicago Researchers Help Launch First International Conference on AI Scientists in Beijing

UVA School of Data Science

Dec 28, 2025 - A day in the life of a UVA B.S. in Data Science student studying abroad in Denmark.

UVA School of Data Science

UU SCII - Rohan Basu Roy Recipient of Computing’s Top 30 Early Career Professionals for 2025

Dec 23, 2025 - This esteemed group of rising stars earned this honor for their exceptional early-career achievements and role in driving advancements across the computing landscape.

UU SCII - Rohan Basu Roy Recipient of Computing’s Top 30 Early Career Professionals for 2025

UC Irvine Gene Tsudik Receives 2025 Humboldt Research Award

Dec 22, 2025- Gene Tsudik, UC Irvine Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and ICS alumnus, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Humboldt Research Award

UC Irvine Gene Tsudik Receives 2025 Humboldt Research Award

TAMIDS Fall 2025 Semester in Review

Dec 19, 2025 - TAMIDS continued to grow the data science community through workshops, seminars, and outreach events, whether with new collaborations or long-standing partnerships.

TAMIDS Fall 2025 Semester in Review

Data science leadership hub director relishes role to guide Pitt through AI landscape

Dec 18, 2025 - As director of HAIL, Colaresi will focus on unifying, expanding responsible data-science mission.

Data science leadership hub director relishes role to guide Pitt through AI landscape

Pitt EAAMO Reflections: Caleb Finmore | Responsible Data Science

Dec 18, 2025 - Finmore shared unedited notes on the session, left unedited as recognition of my role in this sphere: not leading, not participating, but transcribing as transparently as possible.

Pitt EAAMO Reflections: Caleb Finmore | Responsible Data Science

UUtah | Arzani Receives ASME 2026 Y.C. Fung Early Career Award

Dec 18, 2025 - This prestigious award recognizes young investigators who are committed to pursuing research in the field of Bioengineering and have demonstrated significant potential to make substantial contributions to the field.

UUtah | Arzani Receives ASME 2026 Y.C. Fung Early Career Award