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The MissedConnections Instagram page. Three Boston University students created the app to foster greater connection across Boston University’s large student body.

Who did you walk past on campus today? This BU student-made app has the answer.

By Stella Feinstein October 8, 2025
Familiar faces are everywhere on Commonwealth Avenue. They may pass a smile or a courteous wave, but sometimes their names go completely unknown. BU juniors Joseph Marotta, Frank Yang and Jodi Yu aim to change this with the creation of their newly developed app, MissedConnections.
Duan Family Center for Computing and Data Sciences. The CDS program introduced three new courses this semester, giving students an opportunity to learn about relevant topics in data science, including artificial intelligence and algorithms. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New CDS courses look toward the future of data science

By Hannah Portman January 30, 2025
The CDS program introduced three new courses this semester, giving students an opportunity to learn about relevant topics in data science, including artificial intelligence and algorithms.
Spark!

Creating space for women in computer science

By Kara Mihm March 28, 2023
While the percentage of women in the United States that have received undergraduate degrees in computer science has grown exponentially since 2008, as recorded by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, women still only make up 20 percent of those awarded.
study abroad office

BU expands study abroad for STEM students

By Sonya Carson March 22, 2023
Boston University is introducing several new classes within study abroad programs in upcoming semesters that will open up opportunities for STEM students to learn overseas.
Data science building

Students reflect on new Data Science Major a year after its creation

By Emily Wyrwa September 29, 2022
BU announced the undergraduate data science program in June 2021, with students able to transfer to the major last Fall. Some students who switched to the data science major then, however, have doubts about meeting degree qualifications to be able to graduate on time.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Modern Toolbox: The Chinese government banned crypto mining, and that’s a good thing

By Jaeyoung Choi September 15, 2021
China’s ban on crypto mining exposes a fatal flaw in Bitcoin and other proof-of-work-based cryptocurrencies.
Construction site of the Center for Computing and Data Sciences

Jenga building continues construction, excitement builds

By Molly Farrar September 9, 2021

Since Boston University unveiled its plans for the new Center for Computing and Data Sciences in 2018, its unique stacked design almost immediately inspired students on campus to create the affectionate...

Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: MassMutual donation embodies BU’s complicated relationship to funding

By Editors September 7, 2021
What does it mean when our education benefits from bad corporations that have done bad things?
candle burning

BU remembers recent graduate Kendall Castañeda in memorial last Friday

By Tanisha Bhat September 6, 2021
Castañeda was the recipient of many awards and highly involved on campus during his time at BU.
Construction of the Center for Computing and Data Science

Residence Life holds community webinar on construction of Center for Computing and Data Sciences

By Kylee Nguyen February 26, 2021
This discussion was part of a series of sessions to be held each semester by Residence Life until the center opens, as a way of keeping students who live near the site informed about the project.
parkaze app

Terrier in Biz: BU alum’s Parkaze addresses Boston parking

By Divya Sood February 24, 2021
BU alum Amal Radhakrishnan co-created the web platform and app "Parkaze" in 2019 to address the problem of finding parking.
American Experience PBS hosted a virtual event Thursday aimed at discussing the life and work of cryptanalyst Elizabeth Friedman and the experiences of women in STEM fields. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

PBS’ American Experience online event highlights history of women in STEM

By Sophie Nye January 25, 2021
PBS’ American Experience hosted an online conversation titled “Breaking The Code: A History Of Women In STEM” on Thursday to highlight Elizebeth Friedman — the country’s first known female cryptanalyst and a leader in her field, yet unknown to many. Friedman’s story raises an important question: who else are we missing?
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