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Events for the I School Community

Upcoming events

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm PDT

Graduating MIDS students present their data science projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Hal R. Varian MIDS Capstone Award.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The I School Research Exchange offers I School faculty and Ph.D. students opportunities to learn about, discuss, and contribute to research developing within the school, across the campus, and in the region.

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Graduating MIMS students present their intriguing research projects and innovative new information systems. A panel of judges will select outstanding projects for the James R. Chen Award.

Friday, May 15, 2026, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

I School faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars are invited drop in for treat and conversation.

Monday, May 18, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

Get ready to make the most of your time in MICS.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Honor the class of 2026 with keynote speaker, student speakers, and student awards.

Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Connect with fellow alumni, grab a beverage, and celebrate the launch of the I School’s Seattle alumni chapter.

Monday, June 15, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

I School faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars are invited drop in for treat and conversation.

Thursday, July 16, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

A fun, casual speed networking session to build connections with students and alumni from all of our degree programs.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm PDT

Graduating MICS students present their cybersecurity projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Lily L. Chang MICS Capstone Award.

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm PDT

Graduating MIDS students present their data science projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Hal R. Varian MIDS Capstone Award.

Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST

Graduating MICS students present their cybersecurity projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Lily L. Chang MICS Capstone Award.

Thursday, December 17, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm PST

Graduating MIDS students present their data science projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Hal R. Varian MIDS Capstone Award.

Previous events

Monday, September 25, 2017, 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Please join Dean AnnaLee Saxenian to discuss some of the difficult issues surrounding speech.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Students and alumni are invited to meet new friends and catch up with old over beverages & bites.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 5:10 pm - 6:00 pm

A conversation about diversity and inclusion in the wake of the “Google memo”.

Monday, October 5, 2015, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Applications in Data Science webinar, with Chris Jay Hoofnagle, Anna Lauren Hoffmann, and Toshiro Nishimura
Monday, September 21, 2015, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Online "Applications in Data Science" lecture
Thursday, April 2, 2015, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Monday, October 20, 2014, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm