The Data Science Institute at Columbia University

Training the next generation of data scientists and developing innovative technology to serve society. Founded at @CUSEAS in 2012, now @Columbia-wide.

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🎆 🇺🇸 It was a beautiful day on Morningside campus for a summer picnic! Columbians gathered to celebrate the 4th of July and America's 250th anniversary.

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Today we welcome the 21st president of Columbia University, Jennifer L. Mnookin. As she becomes part of the Columbia community, join her for a look at the University's spirit of discovery and public service.

Read President Mnookin's message to Columbians: https://t.co/CSuRu2ZtA2

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Hedges was the keynote speaker at @DataSciColumbia's DAX 2026, where he made the case for putting consumers at the center of innovation

Learn about how your organization can connect with innovative approaches around AI via DSI's Industry Catalyst Network: https://t.co/Anc4Zp5WCq

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In his latest article for Open Banker, Bob Hedges argues that banking executives need to fully understand the challenges that agentic AI poses for retail banking and for whom the agent works (the consumer!).

Read it here: https://t.co/9QdHqN7wHR

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#ColumbiaAI News: A new report from the @ColumbiaIGP Technology & Democracy Initiative examines the "AI Slop" phenomenon and how AI-generated content is reshaping the information ecosystem.

Read the report here: https://t.co/deI6AEsC8p

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"Open source models are very capable, and the ability to charge a big premium for AI is going to diminish."

DSI Member and @CUSEAS Vice Dean of Computing and AI @vishalmisra weighs in for @WSJ on the emerging AI price wars:

https://t.co/7Oo4LsZsgN

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It's a flexible way to engage highly skilled data science talent on meaningful projects that can deliver immediate value for Industry Partners, nonprofit / gov organizations, & @Columbia faculty.

Learn more about the program and submit your proposal: https://t.co/RsPK6fGJFE

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The Data Science Institute at @Columbia invites you to collaborate with our MSDS students through our Capstone Projects.

If your org has a data-driven challenge or project that could benefit from fresh perspectives and advanced analytical expertise, this could be a good fit.

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DSI Core Member Chris Wiggins has been named Adviser to the Dean for AI Strategy, @CC_Columbia.

Read more: https://t.co/2qdqX7fJE8

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Missed the IICD Symposium on AI and Computation?

Watch presentations from leading researchers exploring how AI, machine learning, and computational methods are reshaping cancer research—from single-cell analysis to generative AI models.

📹https://t.co/KMRjD6amrS
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We always love welcoming our Data Science Institute alums back to campus 🤖💙

DSI alumni from the Classes of 2017-2026 joined us last week for our annual DSI Alumni Night.

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Congratulations to DSI member, Dr. @elhamazizi, for being selected as a recipient of the 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award. This recognizes her as one of the nation's most promising young leaders in oncology and cancer research.

Read more from @Cancer_dynamics: https://t.co/cErUzShmXx

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Congratulations to Dr. @elhamazizi from IICD and @ColumbiaBME on being named to the 2026 #40Under40inCancer class! 🎉

This national award recognizes rising leaders transforming oncology and cancer research through innovation and impact.

Read more: https://t.co/NfvFxAH4Gx

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"As data scientists, you have a responsibility not just to innovate, but to ensure that the systems you build and deploy serve society in meaningful ways," @DataSciColumbia Avanessians Director Garud Iyengar told our graduates during DSI's celebratory reception.

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Congratulations to this year's Columbia Data Science Institute graduates! 🎓 We can’t wait to see all that you'll accomplish in your future careers 👏

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Pictured here: some of our December '25 and May '26 graduates during @CUSEAS Class Day!

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Congrats, @DataSciColumbia Class of 2026! #Columbia2026

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Some snaps from our Data Science Institute Graduate Reception 🎓 Congratulations to all the graduates! 👏

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The big week is here! 🦁 Celebrate our @datascicolumbia graduates with us this week by streaming the ceremonies live ⤵️

🎓 May 18 at 5:15 pm ET, @CUSEAS Class Day: https://t.co/ReU4mpV2oF

🎓 May 20 at 10:30 am ET, @Columbia University Commencement: https://t.co/TonSjEZCmr

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Explore the research in the June 2026 issue of Information Systems: https://t.co/qQ6baSr0Rq

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Research from @DataSciColumbia Core Member Eugene Wu & coauthors surveys a decade of their lab’s work, exploring the relationship between interface & systems design. They argue that HDI systems are integral to ensuring the correctness, reliability & safety of emerging AI systems