Berkeley’s impact in computing and data science research and education is transforming the field. The Division of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) collaborates with partners across campus and beyond to develop inclusive educational pathways and innovative data-based solutions to real-world problems. We build connections between computing and data science and other fields of scientific and societal inquiry, explore cutting-edge impacts, and share results broadly with scientific and public audiences.
March 2022
CDSS submits a formal proposal to become a college, responding to comments on the pre-proposal and seeking final review by Berkeley and UC Regents
November 2021
June 2021
Trio of gifts -- $75 million -- accelerates transformation of computing and data science at Berkeley
April 2021
CDSS submits a pre-proposal to become a college, initiating the Berkeley and UC Regents review process
February 2020
Largest gift in Berkeley’s history -- $252 million -- to create a “hub” for advancing data science
New division name announced: Computing, Data Science, and Society
Data science minor becomes available to students
August 2019
Jennifer Chayes named CDSS associate provost and dean
November 2018
Division launches to connect data science research and education across Berkeley
September 2018
Data science major launches with wide student appeal
July 2018
First National Workshop on Data Science Education held
February 2018
Interdepartmental Task Force recommends goals and possible organizational structures for the Division
January 2018
Faculty Advisory Council highlights perspectives on the Division from across campus
May 2017
David Culler named interim dean of the Division of Data Sciences