Boston University Data Science Association

Join Boston University's Data Science Association, a vibrant community of students passionate about data science, software engineering,machine learning, and analytics. We host interactive workshops, collaborative projects, and networking events to help you build technical skills, land that tech job, and connect with peers who share your interest in data-driven problem solving.

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Upcoming Events

Hackathons
Apply-a-thon
February 4, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Social + Industry
NYC Trip Info Session
Date: TBD • Time: TBD
Workshops
Git Workshop
February 11, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Workshops
Git Workshop
February 11, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Social + Industry
Sam Schifman: AI in Healthcare
January 28, 2026 • 7:00 PM

About Us

We're an inclusive community where students of all skill levels come together to explore technology, build amazing projects, and grow both personally and professionally. Whether you're just starting your coding journey or looking to expand your expertise, there's a place for you here.

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Workshops and Projects

Hands-on sessions covering programming languages, web development, data science, and the latest technologies. Learn from experienced peers, collaborate on real-world applications. Build your portfolio while working with talented teammates..

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Industry Connections

Join industry professionals for talks, workshops, and networking events. Get insights into the latest trends in the tech industry and build your professional network.

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Community Building

Join study groups, find mentors, get resume feedback, and connect with students who share your passion for technology and innovation.

Semester Events

Apply-a-thon

February 4, 2026 • 7:00 PM • CDS 164

Join us for an apply-a-thon where we help each other with internship and job applications. Bring your resume and let's land those opportunities together!

NYC Trip Info Session

Date: TBD • Time: TBD• CDS 164

Join us for an info session about our upcoming NYC trip. Learn about the itinerary, logistics, and what to expect!

Git Workshop

February 11, 2026 • 7:00 PM • CDS 164

Learn Git version control fundamentals. Master branching, merging, and collaboration workflows essential for any developer.

Sam Schifman: AI in Healthcare

February 18, 2026 • 7:00 PM • CDS 164

Hear from industry expert Sam Schifman about the applications and impact of AI in the healthcare industry.

Intro to Neural Networks

February 25, 2026 • 7:00 PM • CDS 164

Learn the fundamentals of neural networks with Dhiraj. Explore how deep learning models work and their real-world applications.

Fortran: Punch Card Programming

March 4, 2026 • 7:00 PM • CDS 164

Dive into computing history! Learn Fortran and discover how programmers used punch cards in the era of mainframe computing.

Industry + Alumni Panel

March 18, 2026 • 7:00 PM • CDS 164

Connect with BUDSA alumni and industry professionals. Hear their career paths, get advice, and network with experienced professionals.

Social Event

March 25, 2026 • 7:00 PM • CDS 164

Join us for a fun social gathering to connect with fellow members, relax, and build community!

HackHardware Workshop

March 28, 2026 • 7:00 PM • CDS 164

Get hands-on experience with hardware hacking. Build and tinker with electronics and embedded systems!

NYC Trip: School of Data Un-Conference

March 28, 2026 • 7:00 PM • Various

Join us on a trip to NYC for the School of Data Un-Conference! Network with data professionals and explore the data science community.

Data Science for Political Science

April 1, 2026 • 7:00 PM • CDS 164

Explore how data science applies to political analysis with Sam. Learn about voting patterns, polling, and political data analysis.

Data Science for Business

April 8, 2026 • 7:00 PM • CDS 164

Discover how data science drives business decisions with Amanda. Learn about analytics, forecasting, and business intelligence.

GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks)

April 15, 2026 • 7:00 PM • CDS 164

Dive deep into GANs with Jacky! Learn how generative models work and explore cutting-edge applications in AI.

TBD Placeholder Event

April 22, 2026 • 7:00 PM • CDS 164

Details coming soon! Stay tuned for an exciting event.

Game Night

April 29, 2026 • 7:00 PM • CDS 164

Join us for a fun night of games and food. No technical stuff. Just have fun and enjoy great company!

Projects

Take a look at some of our past projects and events

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TF-IDF Reccomendation System

We utilized the power of TF-TDF, linear algebra, and natrual language processing to build a blazing fast no ML recocmendation system for reccomending university clubs!!!

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Applications of Bandit Algorithms

We explored Bandit Algorithms in a real-world context, applying them to recommendation systems and online advertising. Learn how companies like Amazon and Netflix use these algorithms to personalize user experiences.

Project GitHub
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Data Pipelines with Apache Spark and Databricks

We explored the more software side of data science through building data pipelines with Apache Spark and Databricks, focusing on scalability and performance in large-scale data processing.

Project GitHub

Meet the Team

Sam Cowan

Sam Cowan

Co-President

Vice President 2023 - 2025

Data Science, Statistics, Spanish

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Thomas Shin

Thomas Shin

Co-President

Data Science, Statistics

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Shawn Lau

Shawn Lau

Technical Staff

Data Science, Computer Science

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Jacky Lin

Jacky Lin

Director of Community, Technical Staff

Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics

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Beau Lin

Beau Lin

Treasurer

Data Science, Economics, Environmental Science

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Katherine Wu

Katherine Wu

Secretary

Data Science, Biology

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Riwaz Shrestha

Riwaz Shrestha

Events Coordinator

Data Science, Business Administration

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Nora Amer

Nora Amer

Social Media Manager

Data Science, Public Health

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Amanda Eng

Amanda Eng

Technical Staff

Data Science, Business Administration

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Dhiraj Patel

Dhiraj Patel

Junior Technical Staff

Data Science

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Jay Patel

Jay Patel

Logistics Coordinator

Data Science, Economics, Business Administration

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Vincent Sun

Vincent Sun

Senior Advisor

(President 2023 - 2025)

Data Science, Business Administration

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