Collaboration with impact

The Industry Affiliates Program supports industry partners with recruiting data science students, collaborating on research challenges, and utilizing our extensive University resources.

Recruiting

Members receive individualized support to help reach talented data science undergraduate, MS and PhD students. In addition, members have full access to all CICS Careers team programs and services. 

Data Science Industry Mentorship Program

Members are able to propose and develop semester-length projects for small teams of data science Master’s and PhD students. 

On-Campus Events

IAP members are offered opportunities to give presentations, lead workshops, chair sessions, and host networking tables at CDS-led technical meetings.

DATA SCIENCE SEMINARS

IAP members gain exposure and access to technical feedback when their scientists present research at our popular Machine Learning & Friends weekly seminar series. 

ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

CDS staff streamline access for IAP members to data science researchers among our hundreds of affiliated faculty, staff, and PhD students. 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

IAP members are able to define and sponsor student awards and scholarship programs which provide additional opportunities to engage students and raise brand awareness.