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 Alumni Virtual Information Sessions

Want to know what it is like to be a student in the UBC Master of Data Science program?

Join the UBC Master of Data Science (MDS) program as we will be hosting a series of virtual information events in October. Attendees will learn more about the student experience in the MDS program in Vancouver and the Okanagan as well as the Computational Linguistics program.

At this live panel, MDS alumni will:

  • Share their student experiences and learning at MDS
  • Talk about the accelerated 10-month program and unique curriculum format
  • Discuss how they’re applying their MDS degree in their fields
  • Answer your questions live.

Register for one or all three events:

  • MDS Vancouver: Wednesday October 25, 2023 - 12:30pm-1:30pm PT
  • MDS Okanagan: Thursday October 26, 2023 - 10:00-11:00am PT
  • MDS Computational Linguistics: Friday October 27, 2023 - 12:30pm-1:30pm PT

Please note: These information sessions are intended for you to learn more about the MDS student experience. All admission questions will be answered at another Virtual Information Session in December 2023. Date and time TBD.

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Past Events

UBC MDS Admissions Q&A (December 2022)

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

During this panel, MDS faculty gave an introduction to UBC's MDS program, what makes the program unique and an overview of the admission requirements and application process so you can make the best decision for your future. Moderated by Milad Maymay, Director, Program Operations and Student Management, MDS Vancouver.

MDS Computational Linguistics Alumni Panel (October 2022)

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

Recording of Zoom webinar event from October 2022, moderated by Garrett Nicolai, Director and Assistant Professor of Teaching, MDS Computational Linguistics. Participants included:

  • Saffrin Granby, Decision Support Advisor at Vancouver Coastal Health, Alumna, Class of 2022
  • Ahsan Ghani, Product Manager at Liquid Analytics, Alumnus, Class of 2022
  • Xinyi Li, Data Scientist at Seon, a brand of SafeFleet, Alumna, Class of 2022

 

 

MDS Okanagan Alumni Panel (October 2022)

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

Recording of Zoom webinar event from October 2022, moderated by Khalad Hasan, Co-Director and Assistant Professor, MDS Okanagan. Participants included:

  • Mohsen Zardadi, Data Scientist at Terra Sense Analytics, Alumnus, Class of 2019
  • Monica Penner, Anesthesiologist and Data Scientist at Interior Health Authority Region, Alumna, Class of 2022
  • Samuel Vélez, Data Scientist at Square, Alumnus, Class of 2021

MDS Vancouver Alumni Panel (October 2022)

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

Recording of Zoom webinar event from October 2022, moderated by Milad Maymay, Director, Program Operations and Student Management, MDS Vancouver. Participants included:

  • Margot Vore, Data Engineer at Marcon, Alumna, Class of 2022
  • Jordan Casoli, Associate Field Engineer at Parallel Domain, Alumnus, Class of 2022
  • Chao Wang, Data Scientist at Pinterest, Alumna, Class of 2019