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MSDS Seminar Series: Sanjay Mishra, Google

Speaker list: 10/2: John Edward, Seattle Mariners 10/9: Tom Mereckis *, Cars Commerce 10/16: Amitabh Nag ∇ Microsoft 10/23: Ryan Bae *∇ Reddit 10/30: Sanjay Mishra, Google 11/6: Tara Wilson *∇ Liberty Mutual 11/13: Tim Hesterberg *, Instacart 11/20: Emily Creeden ∇ USA Facts 12/4: Geoff Coyner *∇ Qualtrics 12/11: Charles Duze *∇ Google * MSDS Industry Advisory Board member ∇ MSDS Alum This event is open to all current MSDS students, faculty, and staff, regardless of race, sex or other identity. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: MSDS Classroom. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Friday, October 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

MSDS Seminar Series: Tara Wilson, Liberty Mutual

Speaker list: 10/2: John Edward, Seattle Mariners 10/9: Tom Mereckis *, Cars Commerce 10/16: Amitabh Nag ∇ Microsoft 10/23: Ryan Bae *∇ Reddit 10/30: Sanjay Mishra, Google 11/6: Tara Wilson *∇ Liberty Mutual 11/13: Tim Hesterberg *, Instacart 11/20: Emily Creeden ∇ USA Facts 12/4: Geoff Coyner *∇ Qualtrics 12/11: Charles Duze *∇ Google * MSDS Industry Advisory Board member ∇ MSDS Alum This event is open to all current MSDS students, faculty, and staff, regardless of race, sex or other identity. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: MSDS Classroom. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Student Potluck

Bring a dish you associate with special occasions and join MSDS students from all cohorts to share food, play games, and celebrate together. This event is open to current and recently graduated MSDS students, regardless of race, sex or other identity. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Biotech Career Seminar

JingXin Liang will give biotech career and job application advice and answer questions. Register for this seminar to receive the event Zoom link. This event is open to all current MSDS students, faculty, and staff, regardless of race, sex or other identity. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Monday, November 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Online.

University Holiday: Veterans Day

MSDS Space is closed, classes do not meet. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

MSDS Seminar Series: Tim Hesterberg, Instacart

Dr. Tim Hesterberg is a Data Scientist at Instacart, and previously at Google. His career has spanned multiple domains, including academia, energy, and software development. He earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from Stanford University and his B.A. in Mathematics from St. Olaf College, and studied two years in Germany. Dr. Hesterberg is co-author, with Laura Chihara of Carleton College, of Mathematical Statistics with Resampling and R (Wiley), a widely used text in statistics education. He has also contributed to instructional materials on teaching introductory statistics using resampling methods, in collaboration with colleagues including David Moore. His research and applied work cover a wide range of topics, including statistical methodology, electric demand forecasting, web traffic analysis, clinical trials, display advertising, computer vision, and natural phenomena such as streams and earthquakes. He has served in leadership roles with the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute and the National Institute… Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: MSDS Classroom. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

MSDS Seminar Series: Emily Creeden, USA Facts

Speaker list: 10/2: John Edward, Seattle Mariners 10/9: Tom Mereckis *, Cars Commerce 10/16: Amitabh Nag ∇ Microsoft 10/23: Ryan Bae *∇ Reddit 10/30: Sanjay Mishra, Google 11/6: Tara Wilson *∇ Liberty Mutual 11/13: Tim Hesterberg *, Instacart 11/20: Emily Creeden ∇ USA Facts 12/4: Geoff Coyner *∇ Qualtrics 12/11: Charles Duze *∇ Google * MSDS Industry Advisory Board member ∇ MSDS Alum This event is open to all current MSDS students, faculty, and staff, regardless of race, sex or other identity. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: MSDS Classroom. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Databricks x MSDS Community Workshop and Hackathon

Spend a day diving into data, collaboration, and creativity! Kick things off with hands-on workshops designed to boost your skills and confidence with the Databricks platform. Then put that knowledge to the test as you join forces with fellow MSDS students in a fast-paced hackathon tackling real world challenges. Work in small teams, get guidance from Databricks employees (including MSDS 2024 grad Harshit Rai), and share your hacks in a friendly showcase. And yes, we will keep you fed throughout the event. Agenda 9am: Welcome & breakfast 10am: Databricks training workshops 12pm: Lunch and collaboration time 1pm: Hackathon Kickoff 8pm: Project showcase and closing 9pm: End of day We are excited to see what you build together! This event is open to current MSDS students, regardless of race, sex or other identity. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: MSDS Program Space. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Event sponsors: Databricks (https://www.databricks.com/). Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

University Holiday: Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day

MSDS Space is closed, classes do not meet. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Thursday, November 26, 2026 – Friday, November 27, 2026.

MSDS Seminar Series: Geoff Coyner, Qualtrics

Speaker list: 10/2: John Edward, Seattle Mariners 10/9: Tom Mereckis *, Cars Commerce 10/16: Amitabh Nag ∇ Microsoft 10/23: Ryan Bae *∇ Reddit 10/30: Sanjay Mishra, Google 11/6: Tara Wilson *∇ Liberty Mutual 11/13: Tim Hesterberg *, Instacart 11/20: Emily Creeden ∇ USA Facts 12/4: Geoff Coyner *∇ Qualtrics 12/11: Charles Duze *∇ Google * MSDS Industry Advisory Board member ∇ MSDS Alum This event is open to all current MSDS students, faculty, and staff, regardless of race, sex or other identity. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: MSDS Classroom. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Last Day of Autumn Quarter Classes

Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Friday, December 11, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

MSDS Seminar Series: Charles Duze, Google

Speaker list: 10/2: John Edward, Seattle Mariners 10/9: Tom Mereckis *, Cars Commerce 10/16: Amitabh Nag ∇ Microsoft 10/23: Ryan Bae *∇ Reddit 10/30: Sanjay Mishra, Google 11/6: Tara Wilson *∇ Liberty Mutual 11/13: Tim Hesterberg *, Instacart 11/20: Emily Creeden ∇ USA Facts 12/4: Geoff Coyner *∇ Qualtrics 12/11: Charles Duze *∇ Google * MSDS Industry Advisory Board member ∇ MSDS Alum This event is open to all current MSDS students, faculty, and staff, regardless of race, sex or other identity. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: MSDS Classroom. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Friday, December 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Last Day of Autumn Quarter

MSDS program space will close from the end of Autumn quarter until the beginning of Winter quarter. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Friday, December 18, 2026.

First Day of Winter Quarter Classes

Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Monday, January 4, 2027. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Last day to drop a class with full tuition refund

To receive a 100% refund, including the $55 quarterly registration fee, you must drop a course within the first seven calendar days of the quarter. If you drop after this date, the registration fee is nonrefundable. More information about registration deadlines can be found in the UW Academic Calendar: https://www.washington.edu/students/reg/2627cal.html#Q6. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Sunday, January 10, 2027.

TENTATIVE: Behavioral Interview Prep Workshop

Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Monday, January 11, 2027, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

University Holiday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

MSDS Space is closed, classes do not meet. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Monday, January 18, 2027.

Tuition and Student Fees Due

MSDS students pay tuition and other fees through UW Continuum College. Learn more about payment procedures and options at their website: https://www.degreereg.uw.edu/payment-procedures. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwmsds@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Friday, January 22, 2027.