Current Student Events

Current Events

Upcoming Event : September 23rd, 2026, | MS-DS Industry & Career Series

When: September 23rd, 2:15-4:30 PM

Join industry experts from Honda Research Labs and Vaisala to explore how AI and emerging technologies are shaping the future of data science and careers. Featured talks include You Are Not Using AI Enough—Use It Boldly. Question It Relentlessly and How We’ve Used Sci-Fi to Construct the Present.

Format: In-Person

Where: Williams Village Center Multipurpose Rooms

When: October 14th, 2026, 6:00- 8:00pm

Learn how Shanya Chaubey, a 2024 鶹ѰBoulder MS-DS graduate, turned her data science education into a career driving AI innovation at Micron.

Format: In-Person

Where: TBD

When: October 15th, 5:00- 7:00pm

Join your fellow Data Buffs for an evening of games, pizza, and fun! Hosted by DaSSA, this casual get-together will feature yard games, good food, and a chance to connect with your fellow MS-DS students.

Format: In-Person

Where: Sewall Field

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Past Events

Three students standing in a grassy field playing corn hold on Field Day 2024.
Three students, two males and a female, are focused on their laptops during Hackathon 2024.
A large group of MSDS students posing in a grassy field on Field Day 2024.
Two male students and a male professor are smiling while enjoying Field Day 2024.
Farrand Field, a grassy field near a red brick building, with a cloudy sunset sky behind. An image from Field Day 2024.
A large group of students in a classroom with two projector screens behind them are posing for Hackathon 2024.
Four male students, three sitting and one standing, and eating food and working on their laptops during Hackathon 2024.
Two male students with dark brown hair are holding a small sign that states "I Hacked the 2024 Data Science Hackaton".
Three male students are focused on their tablet and drinking soda while collaborating at Hackathon 2024.
The MSDS staff team is standing in a group smiling with a few graduating students at the 2025 Graduation ceremony.
Four bracelets, stating "DS Team" are worn on wrists during the 2025 Graduation ceremony.
A room full of people facing a stage where students are preparing to graduate at the 202025 Graduation ceremony.
Three males and one female are sitting behind a table near a projector stating "Data Science Alumni Panel". These are the four speakers from the 24 Alumni Panel.

MS-DS Career Series

Past Event: August 13th 2026 | MS-DS New Student Fall 2026 Orientation

When: August 13th, 12-2 PM

Calling all Future Data Buffs! Congratulations on your acceptance into the MS-DS at 鶹ѰBoulder. We can’t wait to welcome you with our MS-DS New Student Orientation.

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Format: In-Person

Where: ECCS 201

Registration Link is here!

Date:March 11, 2026
Time:11 AM- 4 PM MST
Location: ECCS 201 Lobby (bottom of stairs)

MS-DS Students: Elevate your professional presence with a free professional headshot for LinkedIn.


No registration needed—please bring yourBuffOneCardor 鶹ѰSID#forMS-DS student verification!

Date:February 10, 2026
Time:3 PM MST
Location:

ISSS will host a general employment workshop in the School of Engineering covering the fundamentals of on-campus employment, CPT, and OPT. The session will help students learn application timelines, eligibility requirements, and the importance of obtaining authorization before engaging in practical training in the United States.

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Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 4– 7 PMMST
Location:RaybackCollective (2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304)

Career Month kicks off in February, andyou’reinvited to a DS Student Happy Hour! The department will provide light appetizers, and drinks will be available for purchase at the venue.We hopeyou’lljoin us for an evening of community, conversation, and connection!

(Registration closes January 27th)

Date: February 17, 2026
Time: 6– 7 PMMST
Location: Zoom

Interestedto know what life after graduation is like? Come to our Data Science Alumni Panel, where you can meet recentalumnifrom both ourresidential andonline programs.Learn more about their life after graduation, including their job search andtransitioninto theworkforce, and ask all yourburning questionsabout post-gradlife.

Date: February 20-21st (overnight), 2026
Time:5PM- 1PM MST
Location:

Open to MS-DS students only.Apply your data science skills to real-world challenges atDaSSA'sannualData Science Hackathon.Build a team, connect with peers, and win prizes!

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Date: February 25, 2026
Time:12 – 1 PM MST
Location: Zoom

What actually worked for MS-DS alumni in their job search?In this session,we’lllook at real hiring patterns from alumni data and translate them into concrete, evidence-informed strategies you can apply while still in the program.

Date:February 24thand 26th, 2026
Time:10– 3PM MST
Location: Zoom and

Getting ready for interviews and would like to get some experience? Practice your interviewing skills with DS staff and receive feedback on areas for improvement! Choose from online and in-person options!


Date:March 2, 2026
Time:12-1 PM MST
Location:

The Engineering Career Hub supports all 鶹ѰEngineering students in exploring and preparing for meaningful, impactful careers. Learn from professional staff about how to utilize the supports available to you on campus.

Past Event: Graduation Appreciation Week

Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10

  • The Graduate School hosts events that often have freebies! 📧 Invitations will be sent to your 鶹Ѱemail address.
  • is offering free fitness classes, bouldering and skating for graduate students who bring their Buff One Card during Graduate Student Appreciation Week!
  • will host a lemonade stand for Graduate International Students on Monday, April 6th.
  • Attend the specially crafted Mindfulness Series just for graduate students, hosted all week.

Past Event: MS-DS Map and Munch

Monday, April 6 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
ECST 201 Lobby (drop in anytime)

  • Check in at the front desk (Office 202 in the lobby)
  • Add your hometown to our MS-DS community map
  • Grab some coffee and take a break (or connect with your peers!)
  • Pick up a free campus meal voucher—use it anytime, because it never expires

Past Event: HackCU12

Inspired by the FIFA World Cup 2026, HackCU12 is a 24-hour coding competition focused on innovation, teamwork, and real-world problem solving, judged by industry professionals.

Why join?

  • Tracks for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced coders
  • Opportunities to apply data science, ML, and visualization skills
  • Sports analytics and FIFA-inspired challenges
  • Hands-on workshops, networking, prizes, swag, and free meals

Whether you’re new to hackathons or building advanced systems, HackCU12 is your chance to level up.

📅 March 7–8, 2026
📍 Eaton Humanities, 鶹ѰBoulder

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Past Event: MS-DS HACKVERSE 2026

HACKVERSE 2026 is a 12-hour data science hackathon for MS-DS students—designed to challenge your skills, spark innovation, and connect you with industry.

When: February 20–21, 2026 (12 hours)
Where: ECCS 201 + Zoom (for remote and Coursera students)

What to expect:

  • Solve real-world data challenges
  • Network with industry professionals and explore internships
  • Compete for prizes (plus swag for all participants)
  • Free food and drinks for in-person attendees