What We Do
Diversity in Data Science (DDS) is a tight-knit, cross-cultural student-society and non-profit organization with the purpose of building a
community for under-represented students while promoting diversity within the realm of data science.
Founded in Spring of 2021, DDS works to create and promote a welcoming learning enviornment for UCSD undergraduates regardless of race, ethnicity,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, class, and age.
We provide opportunities for students to:
- Meet other under-represented students in Data Science
- Explore DEI topics through data science projects
- Prepare students to enter a career in data science
- Advocate for diversity in data science through outreach programs
- And More!
Programs
For more information on how to get involved, please email us at dds@ucsd.edu
Community building
Build friendships and community within the student community at HDSI.
Big/Little Mentor Program
Provide mentorships for HDSI students.
Project Teams
Explore DEI datasets and conduct data analysis, as well as practicing skills outside of the classroom.
Outreach
Promote diversity in Data Science including introducing to high school students
Calendar
Join our club and recieve newsletters for upcoming events/deadlines by filling out the interest form below!
Interest Form
Previous Events
GBM #2
Winter 2022 On the second GBM of Winter quarter 2022, our first ever in-person GBM, we discussed the timeline for events in Spring Quarter, introduced new board members and had the two project teams present.
GBM #1
Winter 2022 On our first GBM of Winter quarter 2022, we discussed our upcoming events, new board member positions, and introduced our current board members!
Interview Prep/Imposter Syndrome Workshop
May 12thDefining Imposter Syndrome and resources for tackling it. Followed by Interviewing Tips and a panel of successful Data Science undergrads.
Tableau Workshop
May 19th
A two part series on Tableau! The first of which follows data vizualization, followed by part 2 which incorporates Machine Learning and algorithm building aspects of Tableau.
Project Team Presentation
May 26th
Watch our DDS project team present their work for the Spring quarter 2021.
Their project question of interest:
How have laws since the 1980's affected incarceration rates in California and where have those changes been most present?
Student Opportunities
Check back here for updated opportunities such as outside events, applications, and more!
SCGB Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Hosted by the Simons Foundation, the research fellowship is meant to spark and sustain interest in systems and computational neuroscience among undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in neuroscience research.
Selected fellows will work in a lab headed by Gal Mishne and receive a commitment of $25 per hour wage for 10 hours per week over 30 weeks.
Apply by May 26, 2022 to be considered.