About DSS

Learn more about our origins, the values we stand by, our 3 different committees for you to join, the tight-knit community that we've fostered , our campus involvement, and our current executive board.

(01) — Our story

Our background and values

DSS members gathered in front of Sather Tower on the UC Berkeley campus

DSS Fall 2025 Members

Founded in 2016, Data Science Society at Berkeley is UC Berkeley's first undergraduate student organization focused on data science.

Throughout the past decade, we have taken on 90+ client projects, taught over thousands of students in our Decal, and hosted dozens of inclusive events on campus, all while watching the Data Science major grow into the largest major at Berkeley.

We've continually evolved to stay at the forefront of a rapidly changing field, ensuring that our members and the broader Berkeley community develop the skills they need to succeed as data scientists, machine learning researchers, and software engineers.

Open to all

We welcome students from every major, background, and skill level. We want to help anyone who's curious about technology achieve their goals.

Community first

DSS is a tight-knit support network. We grow together through mentorship, hard work, and celebrating our shared successes.

Skill development

Through our client projects, teaching, and new member development, we aim to transform beginners into leaders and innovators in industry.

Forward looking

Technology is rapidly changing. Our curriculum, projects, and mindset are constantly evolving to ensure we stay ahead of where the field is heading.

(02) — Get involved

Find your committee

We offer three different ways for people of all backgrounds and interests to get involved with data science and machine learning within our organization.

Teach

Academic Development

The Acadev committee aims to make data science accessible by equipping students with practical skills and bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications.

TeachingCurriculumProject Mentorship

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Build

Consulting

The Consulting committee aims to attack some of the industry's most exciting problems by continuously adapting to new technologies and strategies.

Industry ClientsMachine LearningAnalytics

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Serve

Social Good

The Social Good committee is focused on data done right. We care deeply about modern issues the rapid pace of technology comes with and how to tackle them.

NonprofitsData EthicsSocial Impact

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(03) — Life at DSS

Our Community

DSS has many traditions that help you feel included in a close and friendly community at Berkeley.

Big Little

Every new member is paired with an older member for mentorship, advice, and a built in best friend. Big-little lineages span many generations of DSS.

DSS members repping their House colors at a competition

House System

Members are sorted into one of DSS's Houses and compete all year for the House Cup at socials, trivia nights, and more.

A small DSS chumming group hanging out over coffee

Chummings

We sort the club into small groups for chill weekly hangouts to meet all members within the club.

DSS members bonding outdoors on a weekend retreat

Retreats

Each semester the club heads off-campus for an exciting weekend retreat packed with games, bonding, and nature.

DSS members celebrating together at a club social

Socials

From climbing nights at Mosaic to a San Francisco scavenger hunts to House Olympics, socials are how we celebrate our hard work.

Moments from the year

(04) — Campus involvement

Events We Host

Our club hosts events for members and the wider Berkeley community alike. From career fairs to hackathons, we give students the chance to build real technical skills and find their way within the industry.