ALT 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.
ALT 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 faculty members Jitendra Malik, Dean Toste and Barbara Romanowicz have been elected to UK’s @royalsociety—one of the world’s most famous and oldest science academies.
news.berkeley.edu/2026/05/27…
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
ALT 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.
ALT 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.
Michael I. Jordan addressed nearly 1,500 graduating students today at the @UCBerkeley 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.”
ALT Michael I. Jordan delivering a speech at the 2026 CDSS undergraduate commencement ceremony at the Hearst Greek Theatre in Berkeley
ALT Faculty and graduates in the Hearst Greek Theatre at the 2026 UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society commencement ceremony.
UC Berkeley students and 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.
bit.ly/4dKSYuZ
ALT Collage of student researchers and mentors smiling and holding award certificates; a presenter speaking to symposium attendees.
ALT Collage of Data Discovery program participants standing beside research posters.
ALT Collage of Data Discovery program participants in conversation next to a research poster; CDSS staff standing behind a table to greet attendees.
ALT Overhead view of the Data Discovery symposium featuring attendees and research posters.
The Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway, the new home of CDSS, is nearing completion! This space will foster AI-driven discovery, interdisciplinary collaboration & provide student support as we work to find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
bit.ly/4uJCKbs
ALT 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.
ALT 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.
ALT 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.
ALT 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.
ALT Promotional image for the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society pop-up shop featuring t-shirts, caps, zip-ups and sweatshirts branded with the college logo. Text reads: “Last Chance! CDSS Pop-Up Shop.”
Join us May 7 for the Data Discovery Spring 2026 Symposium!
Network with #UCBerkeley students and faculty who are enthusiastic about #DataScience, hear from keynote speakers and discover groundbreaking research projects that are shaping the future.
🔗 bit.ly/41rvAfe
ALT Collage of three photos featuring students in front of their research presentations. Text reads: “Data Discovery Spring Symposium. Student Researchers, Real-world Data Science, Community. Thursday, May 7, 1:30-3 p.m., Hearst Memorial Mining Building Lobby.]
The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society welcomed new admits, prospective students and their families on #CalDay! #GoBears 🐻 #UCBerkeley
ALT 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.”
ALT 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.
ALT 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.
Apply to the Fall 2026 Berkeley Global Computing and Data Science Program! Visiting students will take courses in data science and computing for transferable credits. @ucberkeleyintl
The deadline is June 5.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4s3YGxm
ALT A group of students wearing UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society t-shirts, smiling and talking outside.
ALT Promotional image for the College of Computing, Data Science and Society pop-up shop featuring t-shirts, caps, zip-ups and sweatshirts branded with the department logo. Text reads: “Closes May 7! CDSS Pop-Up Shop.”
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
ALT Promotional banner with an illustrated rendering of the Gateway building on the UC Berkeley campus; UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society logo. Text reads: “Staff Job Opportunity. We are hiring! Join our team. Senior College Advisor. Apply now.”
ALT Lydia Sidhom and the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society logo. Text reads: “Alum Spotlight. Lydia Sidhom. Data Science and Political Science.”
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
ALT Promotional image for the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society pop-up shop featuring t-shirts, caps, zip-ups and sweatshirts branded with the college logo. Text reads: “Now Open! CDSS Pop-Up Shop.”
ALT 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.”