Events

BU Spark! events are a great place to find community and build skills. (Plus, there’s usually food!)

See CDS events

 

Weekly Events

Cookie O’Clock


Wednesdays at 3:00 PM | Floor 2 of the BU Center for Computing & Data Science  Come take a break, play some games, and grab a cookie!

Tech Talk


Wednesdays at 6:30 PM | Floor 2 of the BU Center for Computing & Data Science  Spark! Ambassadors host different workshops weekly to help you build skills, connect with industry professionals, and connect with other computing and data science students!

Fall 2024 Schedule 

October 23 | Intro to APIs

October 30 | Intro to Kubernetes

November 6 | Spatial Data Science with ArcGIS

November 13 | Robots + Data

November 20 | TBA

December 4 | Lego Serious Play

 

Syntax & Snax


Thursdays at 4:00-7:00 PM | Floor 2 at CCDS
Work alongside your peers on personal projects with the help of Spark! technical mentors and experts in residence.

Special Events

Mock Interviews


October 27th at 12:00-2:00 PM | Floor 2 at CCDS

Join us on for a Mock Interview Prep Event designed to help students excel in technical and behavioral interviews. The event will feature a demonstration followed by practice sessions, where participants can choose between behavioral or technical mock interviews. You’ll receive personalized feedback from experienced interviewers to improve your clarity, structure, and problem-solving skills. Food will be provided—don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your interview techniques and boost your confidence!

Demo Day


December 13th at 4:00-7:00 PM | Floor 1 and 2 at CCDS

At the end of each semester, Spark! partners with the BU Cross-College Challenge (XCC) to host Demo Day as part of the Experiential Learning Expo. During Demo Day, you’ll have the opportunity to witness feats of innovation, visit project demo stations, and vote on your favorite project, as students reveal the projects they’ve spent a semester working on.