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• Nov

  17

  MLDS AI Hackathon 2025: Final Presentation

  Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science (MLDS)

  6:00 PM FSK217, Fisk Hall

  EVENT DETAILS

  Join the MLDS AI Hackathon at Northwestern University—an exciting event open to all NU students! Form a team of four (or get matched at the event) to tackle fun AI challenges and compete for top prizes. The hackathon kicks off on November 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM, with final presentations on November 17, 2025. Prizes include tech gadgets and more, with locations and additional details provided after registration. Register now and unleash your creativity—no prior experience required! For more information, check PlanIt Purple.

  *Attendance at the 11/14 Kickoff is required to participate in the 11/17 Final Presentations.

  Register Now

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  TIME Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  LOCATION FSK217, Fisk Hall    map it

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  CONTACT Daeun Ji    daeunji2025@u.northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science (MLDS)

• Dec

  11

  MLDS Online Information Session

  Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science (MLDS)

  10:00 AM

  EVENT DETAILSmore info

  QUALIFY FOR INNOVATIVE AND TECHNICAL JOBS AT TOP COMPANIES

  With more companies using data, the demand for data scientists continues to soar. Register for our Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science online information session to learn how you can take the next step in your career as an effective, knowledgeable leader in a rapidly growing field.

  Learn more or register.

  Register Now

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  TIME Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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  CONTACT Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science Program    mlds@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science (MLDS)

• Dec

  13

  Northwestern Engineering PhD Hooding and Master's Recognition Ceremony

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  4:00 PM Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

  EVENT DETAILS

  The ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 13 in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive.

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  TIME Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  LOCATION Pick-Staiger Concert Hall    map it

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  CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

• Jan

  27

  IEMS Seminar 1/27 Bryon Aragam Winter 2026

  Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

  11:00 AM TBD, Technological Institute

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  IEMS Seminar 01.27 Winter 2026

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  TIME Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  LOCATION TBD, Technological Institute    map it

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  CONTACT Kendall Minta    kendall.minta@gmail.com EMAIL

  CALENDAR Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

• Feb

  3

  IEMS Seminar 02/03 Kibaek Kim Winter 2026

  Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

  11:00 AM TBD, Technological Institute

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  IEMS Seminar 02.03 Kibaek Kim

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  TIME Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  LOCATION TBD, Technological Institute    map it

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  CONTACT Kendall Minta    kendall.minta@gmail.com EMAIL

  CALENDAR Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

• Feb

  10

  IEMS Seminar 2/10 Feng Ruan Winter 2026

  Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

  11:00 AM TBD, Technological Institute

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  IEMS Seminar 02/10 Feng Ruan

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  TIME Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  LOCATION TBD, Technological Institute    map it

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  CONTACT Kendall Minta    kendall.minta@gmail.com EMAIL

  CALENDAR Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

• Mar

  3

  IEMS Seminar 03/03 Shane Henderson Winter 2026

  Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

  11:00 AM TBD, Technological Institute

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  IEMS Seminar 03.03 Shane Henderson

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  TIME Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  LOCATION TBD, Technological Institute    map it

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  CONTACT Kendall Minta    kendall.minta@gmail.com EMAIL

  CALENDAR Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

• Mar

  10

  IEMS Seminar 3/10 Nabarun Deb Winter 2026

  Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

  11:00 AM TBD, Technological Institute

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  IEMS Seminar 03/10 Nabarun Deb

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  TIME Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  LOCATION TBD, Technological Institute    map it

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  CONTACT Kendall Minta    kendall.minta@gmail.com EMAIL

  CALENDAR Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)