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.

Upcoming Events

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Splash!
Sep 5, 12:00 PM, Nickerson Field

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

Splash!

September 5, 2026 • 12:00 PM • Nickerson Field

Come Join Us At Splash!!!

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.

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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.

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Meet the Team

Sam Cowan

Sam Cowan

Co-President

Data Science, Statistics, Spanish

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Thomas Shin

Thomas Shin

Co-President

Data Science, Statistics

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Amanda Eng

Amanda Eng

Vice President

Data Science, Business Administration

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Jacky Lin

Jacky Lin

Head of Technology

Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics

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Nora Amer

Nora Amer

Head of Creative Media

Data Science, Public Health

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Gina Lim

Gina Lim

Creative Director

Data Science, Business Administration

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Katherine Wu

Katherine Wu

Secretary

Data Science, Biology

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Jay Patel

Jay Patel

Treasurer

Data Science, Economics, Business Administration

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Riwaz Shrestha

Riwaz Shrestha

Events Coordinator

Data Science, Business Administration

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Dhiraj Patel

Dhiraj Patel

Technical Staff

Data Science

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American Woodcock

American Woodcock

Owner of BUDSA

PhD in Computing and Data Sciences

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Your Name Here

Your Name Here

Could be YOU 🫵

Your Major

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Join the Club

Open to all students of ALL MAJORS. No previous experience required.