5th Year MIDS Open House
Come join us in South Hall to get a first-hand look into life as a 5th Year MIDS student, and to experience our very special I School culture and community! The evening will feature presentations from I School faculty, staff, current 5th Year MIDS students, and MIDS alumni. We will share information about application requirements, career paths, student experience, curriculum, and more! Finally, there will be plenty of time to chat with and get your specific questions answered by current 5th Year MIDS students and alumni, faculty, and staff. And, pizza will be served. The evening is sure to be fun and informative!
Schedule
| 5:00-5:30 pm | Mingling and Pizza |
| 5:30-5:45 pm | Welcome from Professor D. Alex Hughes |
| 5:45-6:00 pm | I School Staff Presentation |
| 6:00–6:45 pm | 5th Year MIDS Student and Alumni Q&A Panel |
| 6:45-7:00PM | Networking |
Registration
After you register, we will follow up via email with event details.
Panelists
Percival Chen, MIDS ’20, is currently working as a Talent Data Analyst at Sequoia Capital. Within academia, he has worked both as a tutor and an undergraduate student instructor for introductory courses in biology. Percy graduated with a B.A. in molecular and cell biology.
Brendan Foo, current 5th Year student, is currently working as a Graduate Student Instructor for Econometrics. Brendan graduated with a B.A. in economics.
Sally Fang, current 5th Year student, is interested in applying Data Science to software engineering, product, and strategy. She is currently working as a Lead Graduate Student Instructor for Economics Analysis. Sally graduated with a B.A. in economics and data science.
Atharva Mehendale, current 5th Year student, is passionate about solving meaningful problems, building impactful products, and designing delightful customer experiences. He is the co-founder of the UC Berkeley Chapter, Product Space. Atharva graduated with a B.A. in computer science.
Contact
If you have questions about this event, please contact Neha Hora.
