Current Student Events

MS-DS Career Series

Date: February 10, 2026
Time: 3 PM MST
Location: Discovery Learning Center 1B70

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.

Registration is not required for this event. Can’t make it? Join one of their other workshops!

Feb 11 | Data Science Student + Alumni Happy Hour

Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 4 – 7 PM MST
Location: Rayback Collective (2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304)

Career Month kicks off in February, and you’re invited to a DS Student Happy Hour! The department will provide light appetizers, and drinks will be available for purchase at the venue. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of community, conversation, and connection!

Register Here (Registration closes January 27th)

Feb 17 | Data Science Alumni Panel

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

Interested to know what life after graduation is like? Come to our Data Science Alumni Panel, where you can meet recent alumni from both our residential and online programs. Learn more about their life after graduation, including their job search and transition into the workforce, and ask all your burning questions about post-grad life.

Register Here

Feb 20-21 | DaSSA Hackathon

Date: February 20-21st (overnight), 2026
Time: 5 PM - 1 PM MST
Location: ECCS 201

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

HACKVERSE 2026 RSVP form

For more information, please scroll below.

Feb 25 | MS-DS Career Snapshot: Use Alumni Data to Inform your Job Search

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’ll look at real hiring patterns from alumni data and translate them into concrete, evidence-informed strategies you can apply while still in the program.

Feb 24, 26 | Mock Interviews

Date: February 24th and 26th, 2026
Time: 10 – 3 PM MST
Location: Zoom and ECST 205

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!

March 2 | Engineering Career Hub 101

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

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

Registration information coming soon!

March 11 | Professional Headshots

Date: March 11, 2026
Time: Tentatively 11 AM - 4 PM MST
Location: ECST (Room TBD)

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

No registration needed - please bring your BuffOne Card or CU SID# for MS-DS student verification!

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

No team yet? We’ll help match teams for both in-person and online participants.

Space is limited. Register using your @colorado.edu email:
HACKVERSE 2026 RSVP form

HACKCU 12

HackCU12 is happening March 7–8, 2026 at Eaton Humanities, and you’re invited.

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?