Events for the I School Community

Upcoming events

A group of graduating master's students at their commencement ceremony, wearing black caps and gowns with gold master's hoods.

School of Information 2026 Commencement

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

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

Seattle skyline, with the Space Needle and Mount Rainier

Seattle I School Alumni Chapter Launch

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.

How Cyber-Behavioral Analysis Can Inform Strategic Threat Characterization and Decision-making

Monday, June 1, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Tim Pappa introduces a unique cyber-behavioral model developed at the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit for analyzing cybercriminal behaviors.

A group of MICS students with Oski in front of South Hall and the campanie

Maximizing MICS for Academic and Career Success

Monday, June 8, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PDT

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

Dean Eric Meyer chats with members of the I School community

Dean’s Mid-Monthly Mixer

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.

Male hands on a laptop, with a graphical overlay suggesting netwqorking or business relationships.

Hot Days, Cool Connections: I School Speed Networking

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.

Cybersecurity Summer 2026 Capstone Project Showcase

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.

graphics of data analysis, data visualization and other data science tools

Data Science Summer 2026 Capstone Project Showcase

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.

Cybersecurity Fall 2026 Capstone Project Showcase

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.

Data Science Fall 2026 Capstone Project Showcase

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

The Charisma Machine: The Life, Death, and Legacy of One Laptop per Child, by Morgan G. Ames

Women in MIDS Coffee Meetup: Morgan Ames, “The Charisma Machine”

Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDT

Morgan Ames’ book The Charisma Machine chronicles the life and legacy of the One Laptop per Child project.

Leadership Journeys: Fireside Chat

Monday, May 23, 2022, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PDT

Four Master of Information & Data Science students and alumni share their leadership stories of challenges, risks, skills, and strategies.

Women in MIDS Coffee Meetup: How to Know You Are Ready to Become a Parent

Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDT

A discussion of decision-making, science, and experiences of fertility, aging, pregnancy, and other concerns

Women in MIDS Game Night

Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 8:10 pm - 9:30 pm PDT

A casual evening event for people to play games, build connections, and have fun.

MIMS Final Project Showcase

Thursday, May 12, 2022, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Graduating master’s 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.

Reflecting pool, Doe Library and Campanile

MICS Meet & Greet: Summer 2022

Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm PDT

For all MICS students and alumni

Data Science Spring 2022 Capstone Project Showcase

Thursday, April 21, 2022, 5:00 pm - 8:00 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.

Women in MIDS Game Night

Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm PDT

A casual evening event for people to play games, build connections, and have fun.

Ph.D. Research Reception

Friday, April 15, 2022, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm PDT

School of Information Ph.D. students share their innovative research.

Cybersecurity Spring 2022 Capstone Project Showcase

Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 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.

Women in MIDS Coffee Meetup: Ph.D. Yes or No?

Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDT

Should you get a Ph.D. for the field of data science?

Women in MIDS Coffee Meetup: Approaching Data Science Challenges

Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDT

Women in MIDS Game Night

Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm PDT

A casual evening event for people to play games, build connections, and have fun.

Women in MIDS: Let’s Talk About Interviews

Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 10:30 am - 11:30 am PST

Women in MIDS Coffee Meetup: Capstone Brainstorming Session

Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 10:30 am - 11:30 am PST

Women in MIDS Game Night

Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm PST

A casual evening event for people to play games, build connections, and have fun.

Women in MIDS: An Open Discussion of Working in a Male-Dominated Industry

Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 10:30 am - 11:30 am PST

Women in MIDS Coffee Meetup

Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 10:30 am - 11:30 am PST

Women in MIDS Game Night

Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm PST

A casual evening event for people to play games, build connections, and have fun.

Data Science Fall 2021 Capstone Project Showcase

Thursday, December 16, 2021, 5:00 pm - 8:00 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.