Faculty and students from across campus helped shape the vision and foundations for the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, which mirrors the cross-cutting nature of data science and redefines the research university for the digital age.

We are meeting the challenges and opportunities presented by a world increasingly informed and shaped by data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in virtually every arena, from health to business to politics, from our cities to the climate and the cosmos.

The college’s dynamic structure connects computing, statistics, the humanities, and social and natural sciences to create a vibrant and collaborative environment that accelerates breakthrough research across scientific and technological frontiers.

Core to the college is an understanding of how computing and data science affect equality, equity, and opportunity—and the capacity to respond to social challenges.

To fully support data science in a broad, rich, and deep manner, the the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society connects the Center for Computational Biology, Computational Precision Health, Data Science Undergraduate Studies, and the departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and Statistics.

To enhance synergy, the college includes Bakar Institute of Digital Materials for the Planet, Berkeley Institute for Data Science and D-Lab.

PEOPLE

People

Learn more about the people who make up CDSS, its staff, studies and the departments that form our combined effort.

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Departments and Programs

We bring together programs, schools, departments, and partners to create accessible and equitable educational opportunities and catalyze groundbreaking research that meets society's greatest challenges.

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Our Vision

At Berkeley, we believe computing and data science are for everyone. Read more about our vision here.

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The Gateway

This dynamic collaboration hub is expected to open at UC Berkeley in spring 2026. The Gateway will become the home of the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, the first new college at Berkeley in 50 years.

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Support Our Work

There are many giving opportunities to help us continue to cultivate the vibrant and collaborative environment that has established Berkeley as a leader in this dynamic, interdisciplinary field. Learn more here.

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Job Opportunities

Join Our Team! CDSS is in search of new talent to join our fast-growing team. Please see our available opportunities to apply today. 

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Facts and Figures

The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) at UC Berkeley brings together programs, departments, and partners to create accessible and equitable educational opportunities and catalyze groundbreaking research that meets society's greatest challenges.

CONTACT

Contact

We Want to Hear From You! We welcome your inquiries regarding the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society.