Events

Throughout the year, the MDS program hosts a series of virtual information sessions that allows you to learn more about our three programs so you can make an informed decision if the MDS program is right for you.

Check out our upcoming events below.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

 

MDS Admissions Q&A

Join us for a virtual information session to learn everything you need to know and get your questions answered about the MDS Vancouver, Okanagan and Computational Linguistics programs at the University of British Columbia.

The event will cover:

  • Introduction to UBC’s Master of Data Science Vancouver and Okanagan programs as well as the Master of Data Science in Computational Linguistics and what makes our programs unique
  • Overview of admission requirements and application process
  • Chance to engage in a live Q&A with faculty from Vancouver, Okanagan and Computational Linguistic programs.

Register here:

  • MDS Admissions Q&A: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 12:30pm-1:30pm PT

Missed the Alumni Panels? Click on the "Past Events" tab to view videos from our recent series of virtual information sessions to learn more about the UBC Master of Data Science programs.

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Why the L Matters - LLMs, AI, and MDS Computational Linguistics

The MDS Computational Linguistics program at UBC is an accelerated Master’s that provides a strong foundation in data analytics, while also allowing for a concentration in AI engineering and language processing.  Learn why humanity’s oldest invention - language - is essential for the understanding of its newest and most state-of-the-art technologies.

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Master of Data Science Program in the Age of AI

During our information session, you will learn how the MDS Vancouver program has evolved its curriculum to help produce skilled professionals who can turn data into knowledge using Data Science and Artificial Intelligence methods.

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Past Events

MDS Computational Linguistics Alumni Panel and Program Director Q&A

Hear directly from UBC Master of Data Science Computational Linguistics alumni about their experience during the program.

Recording of Zoom webinar event from December 2025, moderated by Garrett Nicolai, Director and Assistant Professor of Teaching, MDS Computational Linguistics.

Participants included:

  • Jonathan Keigan, Linguist at Google (via TekSystems), Alumnus, Class of 2025
  • Ananya Apparaju, Senior Consultant - Data Scientist at CGI, Alumna, Class of 2023
  • Daniel Jimenez, Senior Gen AI Engineer at Apexon, Alumnus, Class of 2024

MDS Okanagan Alumni and Program Director Q&A Panel

Hear directly from UBC Master of Data Science Okanagan alumni about their experience during and after the program.
Recording of Zoom webinar event from December 2025, moderated by Khalad Hasan, Co-Director and Assistant Professor, MDS Okanagan. Participants included:
 

  • Jane Shen, Data Scientist at Vision Talet Co., Alumna, Class of 2025
     

MDS Vancouver Alumni and Program Director Q&A Panel

Hear directly from UBC Master of Data Science Vancouver alumni about their experience during and after the program.

Recording of Zoom webinar event from December 2025, moderated by Milad Maymay, Director, Program Operations and Student Management, MDS Vancouver. Participants included:

  • Julia Everitt, Quantitative Equity Analyst, Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management (CC&L), Alumna, Class of 2024
  • Nabi Zadeh, Director, Analytics and Insights at Klick, Alumnus, Class of 2023

UBC MDS Admissions Q&A

Hear directly from the UBC Master of Data Science (MDS) Vancouver, Okanagan and Computational Linguistic Program Directors and instructors.

Recording of Zoom webinar event from October 2025, moderated by Milad Maymay, Director, Program Operations and Student Management, MDS Vancouver. Participants included:

  • Prajeet Bajpai, Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Fellow, MDS Vancouver
  • Jeff Andrews, Co-Director and Associate Professor, MDS Okanagan, MDS Okanagan
  • Garrett Nicolai, Director and Assistant Professor of Teaching, MDS Computational Linguistics