BU Spark! is a technology incubator and experiential learning lab for computer science and engineering projects.

Joined March 2017
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12 Dec 2023
๐ŸŽ‰ Join us TOMORROW for Demo Day at CDS! ๐ŸŒŸ Support our students' amazing projects on the 1st and 2nd floor from 5-8 PM. Be inspired, enlightened, and well-fed with innovative projects and free food! ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ”ฅ Don't miss out! RSVP Here: tinyurl.com/hr7udnf8 #DemoDay
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12 Dec 2023
๐ŸŒŸ Big thanks from Spark! for an awesome semester! ๐Ÿš€ Best of luck on finals! ๐Ÿ“šโœจ Join us in Spark! Space for snacks. Our events (Tech Talks, Syntax & Snax, Cookie O'Clock) are on hiatus till next semester. Stay tuned for updates! ๐ŸŽ‰ #SparkCommunity #FinalsSZN #GoodLuck
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Join us for AIR Distinguished Speaker @hsharonx, Prof. at @penn_state College of IST, who will talk about โ€œGenerating Synthetic Images and Videos for Data Augmentation and Sharing in Medical Applications.โ€ โฐ Wed, Dec 13 at 11AM ๐Ÿซ CDS, Room 1750 โžก๏ธ spr.ly/6011REpFz
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Don't miss Demo Day at the Experiential Learning Expo, Wed.,ย Dec. 13, 4-8 PM! Join us for @BU_Tweets immersive and interactive showcase of dozens of student projects fromย @bu_spark, Cross-College Challenge & the Learning Assistant Program. Registerโžก๏ธ bit.ly/41aNaDa
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CISS and Spark! Invite Proposals From Social Scientists Seeking Data Science/Computational Supports! Register now for our upcoming information session - bu.edu/ciss/2023/12/03/ciss-โ€ฆ @bu_spark @BU_CAS @InnovateBU @BU_CDS @BU_CCD
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6 Dec 2023
Exciting times ahead! Join us for Demo Day on Dec 13th, 5 PM at CDS (1st and 2nd floor). Discover the incredible projects by 225 students from 66 teams across 9 courses. Enjoy 3 rounds of posters, 16 onstage presentations, and indulge in 300 cupcakes! ๐Ÿง #DemoDay #SparkCommunity
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4 Dec 2023
Grateful for amazing MassMutual mentors at AfroTech! ๐ŸŒŸ They were key in unlocking opportunities, guiding effective networking, and easing career fair anxieties. #MentorshipJourney #MassMutual #Thanks
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4 Dec 2023
Join us in CDS 264 on Dec 5th, 3:30 pm! ๐Ÿ“Š Explore a live data visualization project with industry experts like Robin Hillary, Chief Innovation Officer at Credit.org, discussing an inclusive personal finance dashboard. ๐Ÿš€ #CDS #DataScience #BI #SparkCommunity
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1 Dec 2023
Teamed up with PACE Playshops and @access_bu for a 'LEGO Serious Play' session at Cookie Oโ€™Clock! this week! We explored challenges in school, work, and life while promoting accessibility, disability awareness, and inclusion through play! #SparkCommunity #CookieOClock
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30 Nov 2023
๐Ÿค– Dive into the world of generative AI with Gaurav Rao, EVP and GM of ML/AI at AtScale! Join us on Dec 6th at 6:30 PM in the Spark! Space for a tech talk on AI's transformative power. RSVP: tinyurl.com/573avc5y #AI #SparkCommunity
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In a world in which a growing swath of algorithms guide decisions, how should governments, data scientists, and societies at large think about ensuring the outputs of these systems are fair? These experts share their POVs. bit.ly/47wUM5y
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23 Nov 2023
Dive into GraphQL with a hands-on API exercise and real-world insights at our Tech Talk next Wednesday at 6:30 in the Spark! Space! ๐Ÿš€ RSVP: tinyurl.com/4cfvzrsb #API #TechTalk
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21 Nov 2023
Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving recess, the Spark! Space will be closed from Wednesday the 22nd through Sunday the 26th. All of our recurring events will also be on hiatus until the 27th when classes resume We hope you have a restful break and a happy Thanksgiving! #SparkSpace
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21 Nov 2023
Help the BU CS department and CRA by sharing your insights on student career development. Contribute to academic retention understanding! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’ก Complete the survey for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Survey link: tinyurl.com/ytju8suk #CRA #Survey
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20 Nov 2023
Got a tech prototype ready to soar? Spark! Launch Lab is your next step! Choose from course credit, paid internships, or a volunteer track with stipends. Apply now: airtable.com/appmNVchy3yVV1Zโ€ฆ Or visit our website for more information. #LaunchLab #Innovation
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20 Nov 2023
This weekend, some Spark! Ambassadors participated in @boston_hacks , a student-organized hackathon at BU! At BostonHacks, Spark! was also able to table, and sponsor a track focused on tech solutions to climate change in Boston. Kudos to BostonHacks for an incredible event!
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17 Nov 2023
Register for "Intro To Product Management For Data Science (CDS DS 719)" โ€“ a 2-credit course offering industry insights, expert instructors, and real-world projects. Prerequisites: CS111/CS112 or a DS Foundation Course. Register on Student Link now! ๐ŸŽ“ #ProductManagement
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15 Nov 2023
Join us this Friday, 11/17, in the Spark! Space for our monthly Wellness Pitstop! ๐ŸŒŸ Visit anytime from 10 AM to 7 PM for a chat, de-stress, and free play dough. See you there! #WellnessPitstop #SparkCommunity
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15 Nov 2023
Due to some unforeseen circumstances, the focus of this weekโ€™s tech talk will now be all about experimenting with ChatGPT! Learn about creating a GPT choose-your-own-adventure maker, a DS110 tutor, and more. RSVP: tinyurl.com/23hcbax2 #ChatGPT #AI #TechTalk #Innovation
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13 Nov 2023
Join us for a special celebration of LGBTQIA undergrads in STEM at Cookie Oโ€™Clock this Wednesday, Nov 15, at 3:00 PM in the Spark! Space at CDS. Celebrate pride in STEM with sweet treats! ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ“ท #LGBTQinSTEM #SparkCommunity
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