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Computational Science

Portrait of Azer Bestavros who looks through a chain link fence towards the site of BU's new Data Sciences building.

Computational Science

Game Changer: Azer Bestavros’ Journey from Egypt to Cambridge to BU’s Computing Mastermind

March 4, 2020

View over the shoulder of a woman working with data on a computer screen.

Technology

10 Alums Working in Data Science Share Their Career Path Stories

February 21, 2020

A photo of Salvatore Pace leaning back in a chair.

Science & Technology

A Coveted Scholarship for a Physics Standout

February 10, 2020

a portrait of Eric Kolaczyk

University News

Eric Kolaczyk Named New Director of BU’s Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering

January 21, 2020

Computational artist Francisco Ruiz Alarcon posese for a portrait in his workshop at Boston University.

Arts on Campus

Francisco Alarcon Is Helping Engineers and Artists Communicate

December 11, 2019

Two women walk through a crowded parking lot while it is snowing

Computational Science

We’ve Got the Secret to Easy Parking during Your Holiday Shopping

December 10, 2019

Luigi LaRocca of KPBM Architects gives a presentation about the new Boston University Center for Computing and Data Sciences at a town hall meeting on the Boston University campus.

Campus & Facilities

Campus Town Hall Addresses Concerns over Construction of New Data Sciences Building

October 23, 2019

Architectural rendering of an Interior view of the social walkways and collaboration spaces in the Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences building.

Campus & Facilities

Seven Reasons BU’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences Building Will Be Its Most Sustainable Ever

October 2, 2019

Architectural rendering showing an exterior view of the Boston Univeristy Center for Computing and Data Sciences building.

Data Sciences

Two Big Steps Forward for BU’s Big Move into Data Sciences

September 30, 2019

Architectural renderings for the new data science center

Campus & Facilities

BU Establishing New Data Sciences Faculty Unit

June 25, 2019

illustration of a person who is half patient half data scientist

Science & Technology

Know What’s Good for Your Health? Artificial Intelligence

May 29, 2019

Stan Sclaroff

Faculty

Stan Sclaroff Named Dean of Arts & Sciences

May 29, 2019

Ziba Cranmer stands in front of an audience next to a screen that reads "DOLPHIN TANK BUILD LAB *Demo Day" along with listing some sponsors and other details and showing a web link to vote

Computational Science

In Dolphin Tank, Alums Advise Student Innovators, Gently

May 13, 2019

Sports analytics track every movement and heartbeat, and help coaches optimize teams and play.

Sports

Sports Is Now Science. How Did That Happen?

May 1, 2019

Koch plans to build a digital twin of his drone in computer simulation, creating an exact replica so that the controller can no longer tell the difference between computer simulation and the real world. The digital twin will allow him to improve Neuroflight's control over the drone's behavior. Courtesy of Wil Koch

Computer Science

Neuroflight Is the World’s First Neural-Network-Enabled Drone Controller

April 22, 2019

student wearing virtual reality gear

Strategy & Innovation

BU’s Second Innovation Week Celebrates Creativity with Added Student-Led Events

April 22, 2019

data and politics illos

Politics

How Our Clicks Are Shaping Elections

April 2, 2019

Caolan Disini (CAS'20) from left, Maria Dominguez (CAS'21), and Jared Yellen (CAS'21) with the BU Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality club

Science & Technology

Exploring the World of Augmented and Virtual Reality

March 28, 2019

Data sciences and the arts thumb, illustrated depiction of a young man sitting in front of a television set with data being recorded

Arts & Culture

Netflix, Spotify, and How Data Is Shaping the Arts

March 7, 2019

Accolades

Emily Whiting Awarded Sloan Research Fellowship

March 5, 2019

Emily Whiting Awarded Sloan Research Fellowship