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CMC cuts science majors, replaces with ‘Integrated Sciences’ program

Beginning with this year’s freshman class, students at Claremont McKenna College will not be able to pursue majors in specific STEM fields including chemistry, neuroscience or biology.

CMC cuts science majors, replaces with ‘Integrated Sciences’ program

UCSD HDSI | Signature Program Demonstrates How UC San Diego Undergraduates Learn to Transform Data into Action

Sep. 23, 2024 - Since 2020, the HDSI Senior Capstone Program requires all undergraduate data science majors to undergo a 2-quarter research experience with a faculty member or industry engineer before graduating.

UCSD HDSI | Signature Program Demonstrates How UC San Diego Undergraduates Learn to Transform Data into Action

UTSA SDS | Anthony Rios named new SDS Faculty Fellow

Sep. 27, 2024 - Anthony Rios, Ph.D., has been named the latest UTSA SDS Faculty Fellow.

UTSA SDS | Anthony Rios named new SDS Faculty Fellow

The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center earned an NSF award to enhance its AI research capacity | University of Pittsburgh

A $4.9 million award from the NSF will fund an upgrade to the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center’s flagship Bridges-2 supercomputer.

The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center earned an NSF award to enhance its AI research capacity | University of Pittsburgh

UW’s 5 hottest certificates: Students seek skills with real-world value

University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 4,210 undergraduate certificates in 2022-23, compared with 1,544 a decade earlier. The top certificate was in Data Science.

UW’s 5 hottest certificates: Students seek skills with real-world value

UCSD | HDSI Faculty Rose Yu Recognized as MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35

Sep. 13, 2024 - Rose Yu has been named one of MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 for 2024.

UCSD | HDSI Faculty Rose Yu Recognized as MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35

UT-Austin tightens automatic admission threshold to 5% of Texas’ top high schoolers

The change comes after the university received a record-breaking 73,000 undergraduate applications for this fall.

UT-Austin tightens automatic admission threshold to 5% of Texas’ top high schoolers

The Best Undergraduate Data Science Programs 2024-25

The rankings data for the best undergraduate data science programs according to US News.

The Best Undergraduate Data Science Programs 2024-25

UC Berkeley ranked #1 in data science and #2 in computer science

UC Berkeley’s undergraduate data science program retained its No. 1 spot in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings

UC Berkeley ranked #1 in data science and #2 in computer science

NSF and philanthropic partners invest more than $18M to prioritize ethical and societal considerations in the creation of emerging technologies | NSF - National Science Foundation

The NSF announced an inaugural investment of more than $18 million to 44 multidisciplinary, multi-sector teams across the US.

NSF and philanthropic partners invest more than $18M to prioritize ethical and societal considerations in the creation of emerging technologies | NSF - National Science Foundation

50-State Comparison: Transfer and Articulation Policies (2022)

This comparison reviews four transfer metrics n all 50 states.

50-State Comparison: Transfer and Articulation Policies (2022)

University of Central Florida ALL IN ON AI 2024

The University of Central Florida is working to grow its prominence in AI research and increase the number of students learning how to apply the emerging technology for employers.

University of Central Florida ALL IN ON AI 2024

Vanderbilt University reaches $55 million settlement in financial aid lawsuit

Princeton, MIT, Harvard sit atop U.S. News college rankings — again (2024)

After methodological changes unveiled last year, the latest list shows more stability.

Princeton, MIT, Harvard sit atop U.S. News college rankings — again (2024)

USC launches $1B initiative for immersive computing and A.I. education across all disciplines (2023)

USC launches a campus-wide commitment that will infuse computational learning into all educational curriculum.

USC launches $1B initiative for immersive computing and A.I. education across all disciplines (2023)

K-State computer science faculty secure more than $1 million in subawards for AI-based data research (2023)

Two Kansas State University computer science faculty members have secured more than $1 million in funding for AI research related to data in agricultural and environmental health applications.

K-State computer science faculty secure more than $1 million in subawards for AI-based data research (2023)

UGA ramps up data science and AI hiring initiative (2022)

The University of Georgia's hiring initiative was sparked by the work of the Task Force on Academic Excellence.

UGA ramps up data science and AI hiring initiative (2022)

Johns Hopkins makes major investment in the power, promise of data science and artificial intelligence (2023)

The new institute will bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines to capitalize on the rapidly emerging potential of data to fuel discovery.

Johns Hopkins makes major investment in the power, promise of data science and artificial intelligence (2023)

BU | Read about the "AI for Leaders" course and Online Master's in Data Science Program

Sep. 23, 2024 - BU's Online Master of Data Science includes a course series that shows learners the real-world impact of AI across industries.

BU | Read about the "AI for Leaders" course and Online Master's in Data Science Program

UChicago | NSF and Simons Foundation launch $20 million National AI Research Institute in Astronomy

Sep 18, 2024 - A multi-institutional collaboration, including UChicago and led by Northwestern, received a $20 million NSF grant to develop and apply new AI tools to astrophysics research.

UChicago | NSF and Simons Foundation launch $20 million National AI Research Institute in Astronomy

UC Berkeley to launch compute hub with California Education Learning Lab

UC Berkeley experts received a $1.5 million grant to launch a first-of-its-kind computing technology hub for the state’s public colleges and universities.

UC Berkeley to launch compute hub with California Education Learning Lab

Brown | Recognizing DSI's Postdocs

Sep. 18, 2024 - During National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2024, the DSI at Brown is highlighting its postdocs and their range of impactful work.

Brown | Recognizing DSI's Postdocs

The Future of Computational Science

A 2024 report by a SIAM Task Force

The Future of Computational Science

How Our Generative AI Challenge Awardees Are Leveraging the Power of AI - data.org

NSF investing $48M to broaden participation in computing

The U.S. National Science Foundation is making awards of $48M to the NSF Broadening Participation in Computing Alliances (NSF BPC Alliances)

NSF investing $48M to broaden participation in computing

Vijay Subramanian awarded $7.5M MURI to rethink game theory in dynamic environments

Vijay Subramanian is the lead PI on a collaborative project to improve the accuracy of modern game theory predictions and produce better outcomes.

Vijay Subramanian awarded $7.5M MURI to rethink game theory in dynamic environments

UCSD | SDSC’s Christine Kirkpatrick Brings Focus to Data at Multiple UN Events

Sep. 17, 2024 - Christine Kirkpatrick spoke at a UN Headquarters event that highlighted the importance of data policy and open science in times of crisis.

UCSD | SDSC’s Christine Kirkpatrick Brings Focus to Data at Multiple UN Events

High Schoolers Gain Data Skills in Alabama Data Scholars Program

An internship and skill-building initiative will equip 26 Alabama high school students with skills in data science, analytics and AI through direct, hands-on experience at tech companies.

High Schoolers Gain Data Skills in Alabama Data Scholars Program

2025 College Free Speech Rankings

The University of Virginia is the top ranked school for free speech. Michigan Technological University, Florida State University, Eastern Kentucky University, and Georgia Tech round out the top five.

2025 College Free Speech Rankings

UVA SDS | Story of Us

To Build A School Without Walls. It began as an idea then evolved into an institute before ultimately transforming into the first data science school in the country. In this exhibition you’ll learn how this improbable story unfolded and hear from the people who turned a vision into reality.

UVA SDS | Story of Us