Acadev

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.

(01) — Our work

What we do

We lead and teach the DeCal course, “Introduction to Real World Data Science,” helping students of all experience levels build practical data science skills beyond the classroom.

Through a project-based curriculum, mentorship from our committee members, and an end-to-end team project using a real-world dataset, students gain the hands-on experience needed to tackle real data science and machine learning problems.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry practice, empowering students to build confidence and thrive in the rapidly evolving world of data science.

The Acadev committee in business attire, posing and laughing together on the lawn outside a UC Berkeley campus building — Fig. 01 — The Acadev committee

(02) — Portfolio

Client Projects

Alongside our teaching responsibilities, our committee also works on a client project during the semester. Here are some of the projects that have helped our members gain more project experience.

Spring 2026

AMD

Automated GPU trace analysis system for LLMs, enabling rapid detection of performance regressions and kernel fusion opportunities across software builds.

Fall 2024

Santa Clara County

Interpretable ML framework predicting behavioral health treatment outcomes and revealing drivers of successful exits.

(03) — Committee life

How we spend our time

Beyond the client work, this is what a semester in the committee looks like.

Students attending an Acadev lecture on data visualization in a UC Berkeley classroom

Teaching the DeCal

We plan and design the curriculum for Introduction to Real World Data Science, taking students through a full end-to-end project.

Acadev instructors teaching students about XGBoost during a DeCal lecture

Machine learning deep dives

Our members give live lectures to dozens of students, practicing their teaching skills and reinforcing their understanding of complex concepts.

Acadev committee members gathered around a long outdoor table of noodle bowls at a Berkeley restaurant, turning to smile at the camera

Socials and bonding

We have dinners, games, and committee socials that give everyone a reason to spend time together away from their usual responsibilities.

Interested?

Join Acadev this semester.

We recruit in the first two weeks of Fall and Spring semester. Check the Join page for dates, timelines, and how to apply.

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