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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

UC Berkeley’s undergraduate data science program retained its No. 1 spot in the U.S. News and World Report rankings, and ranked No. 4 in computer science. 🔗 bit.ly/4dRdytk ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social usnews.com #DataScience #ComputerScience #UCBerkeley #USNWR #Rankings

Two smiling graduates in caps and gowns. Text reads: News. UC Berkeley ranked #1 in data science and #4 in computer science. 2027 U.S. News and World Report.

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UC Berkeley @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The math behind your social feed, music recommendations and today’s AI traces back to work by Jennifer Chayes, Dean of @berkeleycdss.bsky.social. Hear more from Chayes on @scifri.bsky.social about these fields — and her interdisciplinary work connecting them. bit.ly/3SGGpJN

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For Jennifer Chayes, math is a 'native tongue'

Jennifer Chayes' game-changing ideas in math and computer science helped pave the way for today's innovations in machine learning and AI.

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join us on Sept. 30 for A Conversation on Compassion and AI with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4yc2C1I ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #Education #AI #UCBerkeley

Kailash Satyarthi. Text reads: A Conversation on Compassion and AI with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi. Sept. 30.

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

UC Berkeley has launched the Master of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – a full-time program for students to develop mastery of the computational & statistical foundations of AI & ML to create, improve & responsibly deploy state-of-the-art systems. Info sessions: bit.ly/4gMW7Ml

A researcher looks at a data visualization screen. Text reads: Master of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at UC Berkeley. Online info session, Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. On-campus info session, Thursday, Sept. 24 at noon, Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway, Social Kitchen 1420, 2300 Hearst Ave., Berkeley, CA. RSVP now - applications open Sept. 24!

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

UC Berkeley researchers create a new AI model for DNA to unlock secrets of the human genome. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4r0jKoi Ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social innovativegenomics.bsky.social @nature.com #Health #DNA #Genomics #ComputationalBiomedicine #AI #Berkeley #UCBerkeley

Collage of two photos: Yun Song, Gonzolo Benegas and Chengzhong Ye in Song’s office on the UC Berkeley campus; an illustration of a DNA strand. Text reads: UC Berkeley researchers create a new AI model for DNA to unlock secrets of the human genome.

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Dean Jennifer Chayes joined Science Friday to discuss her unique path building connections between math, networks and AI with other disciplines to address challenging problems. 🔗 bit.ly/4xf41Dn @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social @scifri.bsky.social #UCBerkeley #Math #AI #MachineLearning

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

CDSS welcomes six new faculty members: Behcet Açıkmeşe, YoungJu Jo, Asir Khan, Kater Murch, Jingfeng Wu and Kevin Yang! 🎉 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4qVhZZK ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #PeopleOfCDSS #NewFaculty #Statistics #ComputerScience #ElectricalEngineering #UCBerkeley

Collage of CDSS faculty members Behcet Açıkmeşe, YoungJu Jo, Asir Khan, Kater Murch, Jingfeng Wu and Kevin Yang.

Text reads: “Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS). Behcet Açıkmeşe, Chancellor’s Professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering; YoungJu Jo, assistant professor; Asir Khan, assistant professor; Kater Murch, professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Physics. Department of Statistics: Jingfeng Wu, assistant professor; Kevin Yang, assistant professor with a primary appointment in the Department of Mathematics."

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Welcome back, Bears! 🐻 Here are some highlights from the Gateway open house and GBO events last week! 🔗 bit.ly/4qMfOY3 📸: 1-2 by KLC fotos / Don Collier; 3-4 by KLC fotos / Marcus Edwards #UCBerkeley #DataScience #Computing #Statistics #OpenHouse #GBO ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

Collage of two photos: Multi-level aerial view of piazza in Gateway; three students smile behind a staircase railing.

Collage of two photos: Four students gesturing with peace signs and smiling on level one of Gateway; glass exterior view of the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway.

Collage of two photos: Four panelists on stage in a lecture hall at Gateway; panelists and audience in the lecture hall.

Collage of two photos: Audience of students in a lecture hall at Gateway; students gather for lunch in the south courtyard of Gateway.

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dawn Song, a UC Berkeley professor of computer science, spoke with UC Berkeley News on the safety challenges posed by agentic AI, and how expanded access to AI education can guide responsible development of these systems. 🔗 Q&A: bit.ly/4xnraob #UCBerkeley #AI #Education #PeopleOfCDSS

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

UC Berkeley has launched the Master of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – a full-time, in-person program for students to develop mastery of the computational & statistical foundations of AI and ML to create, improve and responsibly deploy state-of-the-art systems. bit.ly/4gMW7Ml

A researcher looks at a data visualization screen. Text reads: “News. New Master of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at UC Berkeley.”

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We're excited to welcome the community for an open house at the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway! 🎉 📅 Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 🕐 Time: 2-4 p.m. 📍Location: 2300 Hearst Ave., UC Berkeley campus 🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/4wmDnrS berkeleyinspire.bsky.social ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

Collage of three photos of the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway glass exterior and interior piazza and skylight. Text reads: “Gateway Open House; Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, 2-4 p.m.”

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

With new data science tools, UC Berkeley researchers at Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science & Environment are helping national parks in the Mojave Desert quickly assess fire damage — and plan for recovery. 🔗 bit.ly/4wnEl7g schmidtdse.bsky.social ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

Joshua trees in Joshua Tree National Park.

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Researchers at UC Berkeley EECS have developed a microscope for large-scale imaging of dynamic samples – a breakthrough in the field of computational microscopy. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3U3BP8q berkeleyengineer.bsky.social ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #UCBerkeley #Microscopy #EECS

Collage of two photos: Laura Waller; trajectories of a few dozen C. elegans freely moving across a field of view. Text reads: “Researchers develop microscope for large-scale imaging of dynamic samples.”

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Join us in one week for the Agentic AI Summit 2026, bringing together researchers, industry leaders & the global community to shape the future of AI! 🔗 Register for the free livestream: bit.ly/3RyzHov ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #AgenticAI #AI #UCBerkeley #UCBerkeley

Promotional banner for the Agentic AI Summit 2026 on Aug. 1-2 at UC Berkeley with speaker photos of Jennifer Chayes, Sergey Levine, Dawn Song, Ion Stoica, Ali Ghodsi, Andrej Karpathy, Andy Konwinski, and Andrew Ng. Text reads: “Register for the free livestream!”

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Researchers at UC Berkeley EECS and berkeleylab.lbl.gov have developed a new way to power nanoscale light-generating devices with electricity – without compromising their efficiency. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4yp2SLo berkeleyengineer.bsky.social ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

Collage of two photos: Boubacar Kanté and illustration of light-trapping device. (Image courtesy of Boubacar Kanté).Text reads: “Researchers electrically power nanophotonic lasers without disturbing light.”

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

UC Berkeley & UCSF have launched the Bakar Computational Biomedicine Initiative to develop the frontier of AI and biomedicine and accelerate advances in clinical care. bit.ly/4p8bEZS ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social berkeleyinspire.bsky.social ucbids.bsky.social

A researcher points to digital data on screen in a lab setting. Text reads: “UC Berkeley and UCSF launch Computational Biomedicine Initiative.”

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Join us for the Agentic AI Summit 2026, August 1-2 at UC Berkeley! Early bird ticket sales end soon. 🔗 Read more: rdi.berkeley.edu/events/agentic-ai-… @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #AgenticAI #AI #UCBerkeley

Promotional banner for the Agentic AI Summit 2026 on Aug. 1-2 at UC Berkeley with speaker photos of Jennifer Chayes, Ion Stoica, Dawn Song, Sergey Levine, Ali Ghodsi, Andrej Karpathy, Andy Konwinski, and Andrew Ng.

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

UC Berkeley researchers have discovered a new way to better detect sudden cardiac death risk. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/44yMPN3 ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social ucjointcph.bsky.social #Healthcare #HealthData #AI #MachineLearning #UCBerkeley

Collage of two photos: Ziad Obermeyer and a close-up of an EKG line, adjacent to numbers showing heart rate. Text reads: “UC Berkeley researchers discover new way to better detect sudden cardiac arrest death risk.”

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

$13.5 million commitment from Academic Innovation Catalyst accelerates UC Berkeley’s pipeline from breakthrough to impact. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4xpfFNk @berkeleyinspire.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #UCBerkeley #Technology #AI #DataScience

Current faculty recipients of AIC-Bakar Fellows and CITRIS-CDSS Innovation Fellowship and AIC Awards: Sarah Chasins, Greg Tikhomirov, M. Saif Islam, Claudio Hail, Zakaria Al Balushi, Paulo Monteiro, Zhaodan Kong, Ashok Gadgil, Roya Maboudian, Reza Ehsani, Gerbrand Ceder, Markita Landry, Theodore Holman, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, Robert Pilawa-Podgurski.

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Congrats to CDSS Dean Jennifer Chayes on being recognized as a 100 Women in AI honoree! 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4ec4Y8a ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #WomenInAI #WomenInTech #Innovation #AI #PeopleOfCDSS

Dean Jennifer Chayes leans against the staircase railing inside the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway, home of the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society. Text reads: “Dean Jennifer Chayes named 100 Women in AI honoree.”

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Congrats to computer vision and AI expert Professor Jitendra Malik on being elected to the UK's Royal Society! 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3PI7tH0 #UCBerkeley #RoyalSociety #PeopleOfCDSS ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

Jitendra Malik. Text reads: “Jitendra Malik elected to UK’s Royal Society.”

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

On May 22, CDSS held two commencement ceremonies at the Greek Theatre to recognize more than 2,000 students graduating with bachelor of arts degrees in computer science, data science and statistics. Congratulations, class of 2026! 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3PE8AYf

Collage of three photos: Three CDSS students smiling in caps and gowns on stage; two CDSS students smiling in caps and gowns within the crowd of graduates; overhead view of the CDSS commencement ceremony at the Hearst Greek Theatre with numerous attendees.

Two CDSS students smiling in caps and gowns within the crowd of graduates; Daniel Wang dressed in a graduation stole with Oski the Bear; Jennifer Chayes and Michael I. Jordan on stage and smiling at the CDSS commencement with a crowd of graduating students visible in the background; Sejal Sarda dressed in cap and gown.

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Michael I. Jordan addressed nearly 1,500 graduating students today at the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society commencement ceremonies: “You are entering a complex world... Remember it's when people come together that amazing things happen.” ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

Michael I. Jordan delivering a speech at the 2026 CDSS undergraduate commencement ceremony at the Hearst Greek Theatre in Berkeley

Faculty and graduates in the Hearst Greek Theatre at the 2026 UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society commencement ceremony.

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

UC Berkeley students & their mentors are turning data into meaningful real-world solutions! During the Data Discovery spring symposium, over 150 researchers and mentors across multiple disciplines presented tools and innovations to a packed audience. Learn more: bit.ly/4dKSYuZ

Collage of student researchers and mentors smiling and holding award certificates; a presenter speaking to symposium attendees.

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Collage of Data Discovery program participants in conversation next to a research poster; CDSS staff standing behind a table to greet attendees.

Overhead view of the Data Discovery symposium featuring attendees and research posters.

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway, the new home of CDSS, is nearing completion! This space will foster AI-driven discovery, interdisciplinary collaboration and provide student support as we work to find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. 🔗 bit.ly/4uJCKbs #UCBerkeley

Lower level of the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway, home of the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, featuring a modern oval staircase.

Curved glass exterior and south courtyard of the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway, home of the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, featuring a shade canopy, landscaped trees and tiered lawn area.

View from the rooftop terrace of the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway, home of the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, featuring a large glass skylight.

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Last chance to grab CDSS gear from the pop-up shop! Order before 8 a.m. tomorrow, May 7. 🔗 bit.ly/4865l1I #UCBerkeley #CDSS #PopUpShop

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Join us on Thursday, May 7 for the CDSS Data Discovery Spring Symposium! Network with UC Berkeley students and faculty who are enthusiastic about data science, hear from keynote speakers and discover groundbreaking research projects that are shaping the future. 🔗 bit.ly/41rvAfe

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society welcomed new admits, prospective students and their families on #CalDay! #GoBears 🐻 #UCBerkeley

Collage of three photos: Jennifer Chayes; Narges Norouzi; Numerous Cal Day attendees seated in Haas Pavilion behind a banner that reads: “Welcome to Berkeley. This is bear territory.”

Collage of two photos: Cal Day attendees smiling and walking to Haas Pavilion; Numerous Cal Day attendees seated in Haas Pavilion with a view of the basketball court.

Collage of two photos: Three Cal Day attendees seated in Haas Pavilion listening to the program; Jennifer Chayes and Heidi Green in conversation with attendees on the basketball court.

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

There is still time to purchase CDSS gear! Grab a t-shirt, cap, sweatshirt and more before the shop closes on May 7. 🔗 bit.ly/4865l1I #UCBerkeley #CDSS #PopUpShop

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

We are hiring a Senior College Advisor! This role will serve as the college’s academic advising expert and consultant to college advisors, deans, departmental advisors and key campus partners. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3OjKH3J #NowHiring #UCBerkeley #StudentSuccess

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

UC Berkeley Data Science alum Lydia Sidhom (B.A. ‘25) uses data analytics at the @washingtonpost.com to turn hidden and complex data into verified, groundbreaking stories. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4u1sydI #UCBerkeley #Alumni #DataScience #DataJournalism #PoliticalScience #PeopleOfCDSS

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Michael Jordan, the Pehong Chen Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and the Department of Statistics, will speak at the CDSS undergraduate commencement ceremonies on May 22. 🔗 Read more:https://bit.ly/3OwVL1lhttps://bit.ly/3OwVL1l

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

The CDSS pop-up shop is now open! Show your CDSS pride with t-shirts, caps, hoodies and more. 🐻🧢👕 🔗 Grab your gear today! bit.ly/4865l1I #UCBerkeley #CDSS #PopUpShop

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Congrats to the Edge Medicine initiative team – Ida Sim, Ahmed Alaa, Irene Chen, Fernando Perez, & Maya Petersen – on receiving a Laude Institute Moonshots seed grant! @ucbids.bsky.social @ucjointcph.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #AI #HealthCare 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/48R0Gkq

Edge Medicine team (left to right): Ahmed Alaa, Irene Chen, Fernando Pérez, Maya Petersen, and Ida Sim. Text reads: “Edge Medicine initiative awarded Laude Moonshots seed grant."

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

UC Berkeley researchers examine opportunities and challenges of using generative protein models and other AI methods to advance protein engineering. 🔗 bit.ly/48NBYRX @jlistgarten.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social @science.org #ProteinEngineering #AI #Innovation #PeopleOfCDSS

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Join us on Thursday, May 7 for the Data Discovery Spring 2026 Symposium! Network with UC Berkeley students and faculty who are enthusiastic about data science, hear from keynote speakers and discover groundbreaking research projects that are shaping the future. 🔗 bit.ly/41rvAfe

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Congratulations to Matei Zaharia on being awarded the ACM Prize in Computing! His development of open-source systems helped enable large-scale machine learning, analytics and AI at a global scale. @matei-zaharia.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4vbNujK

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

UC Berkeley graduate programs in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and statistics get high rankings by US News & World Report. Go Bears! 🐻 @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social @usnews.com 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/41W4j4F

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Congratulations to John DeNero and Arjun Singh on receiving UC Berkeley Achievement Awards! 🔗 Read about their work: bit.ly/4rUi6nd @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #UCBerkeley #AchievementAwards #PeopleOfCDSS

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Congrats to Professor Narges Norouzi at UC Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) on being named an NSF NAIRR AI Education Fellow! 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4bA3yTv #PeopleOfCDSS #Education #AI @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Big Give starts today at 9 p.m. PT! Join us in supporting the next generation of innovators. Help unlock these challenges – including two newly added opportunities! ⭐️ 🔗 Give today! bit.ly/3OcLg2B

Close-up of hands holding two Big Give star-shaped signs. Text reads: “30 gifts to the CDSS Student Success Fund will unlock a $10,000 challenge from Julian Gomez, founder of the Computer Graphics History Institute! Dean Jennifer Chayes and Professor Christian Borgs will donate $10,000 once 50 gifts are made to the CDSS Student Success Fund!”

Two students smiling side-by-side and holding Big Give star-shaped signs. Text reads: “Members of the UC Berkeley Statistics Alumni Advisory Board will match every gift made to the Friends of Statistics Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000!”

Close-up of hands holding one Big Give star-shaped sign. Text reads: “60 gifts to the Data Science Undergraduate Studies (DSUS) Fund will unlock $5,000 from John DeNero, DSUS faculty director, and Jessica Wan, executive coach and opera singer!”

Two students smiling side-by-side and holding Big Give star-shaped signs; Text reads: “An anonymous donor will contribute $2,500 once 15 gifts are made to the Center for Computational Biology Fund!”

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UC Berkeley CDSS @berkeleycdss.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Inspired by their own experiences, Roger Lo and Yining Wang pay it forward to support the CDSS Student Success Fund, helping students access mentorship programs and career support. 🔗 Read their story: bit.ly/4bg90ee @berkeleyme.bsky.social

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BIDMaP @bidmap.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

BIDMaP seminar | March 5 Next in the series: A Fellows workshop by three BIDMaP postdocs Boyu Qie, Mihail Krumov, and Ping Tuo— spanning generative models, theory, and AI-guided experiments. 🗓 Thursday, March 5 ⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 Cory Hall 373 🥗 Lunch provided 🔗 bidmap.berkeley.edu/events

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BIDMaP @bidmap.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

BIDMaP Seminar | March 12 Join John Kitchin on how machine learning, generative models, and AI agents are changing the way scientific discovery workflows are built—from catalysis to automated research software. 🗓 Thursday, March 12 ⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 Cory Hall 373 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4skYzN1

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