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Azer Bestavros

@bestavros

Professor of Computer Science and Associate Provost for Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University

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Congratulations!👏👏 Brian Cleary, a (CDS) assistant professor who also holds appointments in biology and biomedical engineering, was awarded the Shibulal Family Career Development Professorship. Read about Cleary's research and more: bit.ly/3zKDeqG Boston University Boston University Provost

Congratulations!👏👏 Brian Cleary, a (CDS) assistant professor who also holds appointments in biology and biomedical engineering, was awarded the Shibulal Family Career Development Professorship. Read about Cleary's research and more: bit.ly/3zKDeqG <a href="/BU_Tweets/">Boston University</a> <a href="/BUProvost/">Boston University Provost</a>
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Thank you Avanade for welcoming Boston University CDS students, faculty & staff to yesterday's Avanade STEM Program kickoff meeting. About👉Throughout the year, CDS students will participate in a Data & AI workshop, shadow Avanade mentors, attend a networking skills workshop & more!

Thank you <a href="/Avanade/">Avanade</a> for welcoming <a href="/BU_Tweets/">Boston University</a> CDS students, faculty &amp; staff to yesterday's Avanade STEM Program kickoff meeting. About👉Throughout the year, CDS students will participate in a Data &amp; AI workshop, shadow Avanade mentors, attend a networking skills workshop &amp; more!
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Charles DeLisi, Dean Emeritus BU Engineering, has been named a CDS Distinguished Visiting Professor. In this Q&A, DeLisi, who established the nation’s first PhD program in bioinformatics Boston University (1999), reflects on the 25th anniversary of the program+. bit.ly/3ZKY1oT

Charles DeLisi, Dean Emeritus <a href="/BUCollegeofENG/">BU Engineering</a>, has been named a CDS Distinguished Visiting Professor. In this Q&amp;A, DeLisi, who established the nation’s first PhD program in bioinformatics <a href="/BU_Tweets/">Boston University</a> (1999), reflects on the 25th anniversary of the program+. bit.ly/3ZKY1oT
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#ProudtoBU 🎉 đŸŸ Times Higher Education has released its 2025 World University Rankings, with Boston University climbing to 75th place out of 2,092 global institutions—up from 78th in 2024. This upward movement highlights BU’s dedication to academic excellence and global influence.

#ProudtoBU 🎉 đŸŸ <a href="/timeshighered/">Times Higher Education</a> has released its 2025 World University Rankings, with Boston University climbing to 75th place out of 2,092 global institutions—up from 78th in 2024. This upward movement highlights BU’s dedication to academic excellence and global influence.
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Save the Date: Sunday, October 20, at 9 PM! Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences will be featured in the Smithsonian Channel’s "How Did They Build That?" Tune in & learn about the City of Boston's largest fossil fuel-free building. bit.ly/3Y35zRr

Save the Date: Sunday, October 20, at 9 PM! <a href="/BU_Tweets/">Boston University</a> Center for Computing &amp; Data Sciences will be featured in the <a href="/smithsonian/">Smithsonian</a> Channel’s "How Did They Build That?" Tune in &amp; learn about the <a href="/CityOfBoston/">City of Boston</a>'s largest fossil fuel-free building. bit.ly/3Y35zRr
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What makes the Boston University CDS online MS in Data Science (OMDS) unique? In this Q&A, Giorgos Zervas, director of OMDS programs, discusses the role of AI in the program, the importance of inviting practitioners to speak with students, and more. Read the Q&A: bit.ly/3NKAygj

What makes the <a href="/BU_Tweets/">Boston University</a> CDS online MS in Data Science (OMDS) unique? In this Q&amp;A, Giorgos Zervas, director of OMDS programs, discusses the role of AI in the program, the importance of inviting practitioners to speak with students, and more. Read the Q&amp;A: bit.ly/3NKAygj
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Program. Predict. Prevent. On 10/19, Boston University CDS & BU School of Theology (STH) will present the North American premiere of Simulating Religious Violence, uniting computer scientists and religion scholars to explore solutions for global conflicts. bit.ly/4emNyDT

Program. Predict. Prevent. On 10/19, <a href="/BU_Tweets/">Boston University</a> CDS &amp; <a href="/BUTheology/">BU School of Theology (STH)</a> will present the North American premiere of Simulating Religious Violence, uniting computer scientists and religion scholars to explore solutions for global conflicts. bit.ly/4emNyDT
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🌟Diwali highlights!!🌟On Fri., Nov. 1, Boston University CDS hosted its first Diwali Festival of Lights celebration! Over 100 CDS students, faculty, staff & friends gathered on the 17th floor of the CCDS building for the community event. â€ïžđŸ’œđŸ’™đŸ§Ą#BUCDS #diwali2024 College of Communication, Boston University Azer Bestavros

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to get rid of AI cheating, colleges need to shift from credentialing machines to places of genuine inquiry. To do that, young people need access to good-paying jobs without a college degree. And for those who stay, college needs to get a lot more difficult reason.com/2025/07/18/why