UVA Data Points

The Future With AI: Policies, Ethics, and Governance

In this episode, we explore the future of artificial intelligence through the lens of policy, ethics, and governance; examining how this rapidly evolving technology is re

Forging a Career in Data Science

Interested in what a career in data science can look like? Here, we’re joined by two members of the School of Data Science Advisory Board: Heidi Lanford, co-founder of N

Digital Twins

In this episode of UVA Data Points, we explore the rapidly evolving world of digital brain twins; personalized, data-driven models of the brain that could revolutionize m

Defensibility in Human Trafficking

Would you be able to recognize the subtle red flags that someone is being controlled, exploited, or groomed? In this conversation, we will dive into the complexities of

Data Protection in Humanitarian Action

In this episode, we explore data governance in the humanitarian sector. Our guests are Massimo Marelli, Head of the Data Protection Office at the International Committee

Data Meets Art

Here we explore the intersections of data, art, and storytelling. Our guest, Nathalie Miebach, is an internationally-recognized data artist and the School of Data Science

Extreme Physics

In this episode, we explore how data science is helping researchers simulate and understand some of the most extreme physical events on Earth, from floods in Texas to hyp

Trustworthy AI

Here we dive into one of the most timely and important topics in tech: Trustworthy AI. What does it really mean for artificial intelligence to be “trustworthy”? And why s

Brain Organoids: Unlocking Mysteries of Neuroscience

In this episode, we’re diving into a fascinating intersection of cutting-edge science and data innovation. As technology continues to evolve, researchers are increasingly

Venture Meets Mission: A Conversation with Arun Gupta

Explore how entrepreneurship and innovation can intersect with public service to drive meaningful impact. Join Dean Philip Bourne and the UVA School of Data Science commu

Women in Data Science, Charlottesville

In this episode, we welcome you to the 2025 Women in Data Science Charlottesville event hosted at the University of Virginia School of Data Science. WiDS Charlottesville

Exploring the Protein Universe via AI

Here we explore how data science is revolutionizing our understanding of protein structures, with a special focus on the exciting developments in protein folding and evol

The Transformative Role of AI in the Credit Industry

UVA School of Data Science graduates pursue many career paths, including government, health care, technology, retail, and... finance. In this episode, we hear from two UV

Surviving the Data Deluge

One of the most pressing challenges in our increasingly data-driven world is the Data Deluge—the overwhelming flood of information that we generate and record every singl

Transforming Spotify Data Into Art

Many of us look forward to our Spotify wrapped at the end of the year. It's fun to see your whole year in music reflected back to you in the form of auras and moods and,

Misinformation and Image Manipulation in a Polarized America

In recent elections, the rise of misleading content—ranging from manipulated images to false narratives—has sparked growing concerns about misinformation and disinformati

¡Viva la Ciencia de Datos en UVA!

Data science is an incredibly diverse and global field of study and practice. In order to tackle some of our most challenging issues ranging from climate change to cognit

Rebroadcast | Future Home of the UVA School of Data Science

The UVA School of Data Science was formed in September 2019 and has since grown in its collaborations, partnerships, program offerings, and teaching and research personne

The AI Playbook | A Conversation with Eric Siegel

In his new book, The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment, Eric Siegel offers a detailed playbook for how business professionals can launch

The Future of Data Science Education | Live from Datapalooza

This panel delves into how the faculty at UVA's School of Data Science are actively working to craft a liberal arts curriculum suitable for the digital age, one that not