Get ready for the 2026 Workshop!
Get ready for an exciting deep dive into the future of data science education! Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect:
- AI in Education – Explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the way we teach and learn.
- Interdisciplinary Data Science – Learn about resources to welcome students from non-technical fields into data science education and discover unique applications of the discipline.
- Thematic Panels – Engage with topics set to advance education in the field.
- Learning Lab Cohort Meeting (Invite Only) – A dedicated space for California Learning Lab’s data science Grand Challenge grantees to collaborate and innovate.
Space is limited.
About
The annual National Workshop for Data Science Education is a multi-day event series that offers opportunities to learn about data science education and meet fellow educators involved in shaping the discipline at the undergraduate level. (Free for attendees)
Organized by: UC Berkeley's Data Science Undergraduate Studies
Sponsored by: CA Learning Lab
2026 Workshop: June 22-24
2026 Agenda
More details—including times and speakers—to come.
Resources for In-Person and Virtual Attendees
The 2026 National Workshop on Data Science Education has limited space for in-person attendance.
Zoom Links and Slide Decks
Please check back closer to workshop start date.
Resources from Past Workshops
More on the annual National Workshop
View webinars from previous years and more data science education content at the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society's YouTube channel.
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- UC Berkeley convenes, connects California data science education pioneers (2024)
- Workshop highlights need and opportunity for real-world data science project-based learning (2023)
- National Workshop on Data Science Education to foster collaboration online and on campus (2022)
- 3 Powerful Takeaways from the National Workshop on Data Science Education (2022)
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Sponsor NWDSE
Support Data Science Education and connect with the educators by sponsoring the National Workshop for 2026. Sponsorship provides visibility, networking, and alignment with a community leading discussions around Data Science and AI in Higher Education.
Sponsorship tiers include:
- Hospitality Sponsorship ($1500): Brand recognition on workshop introduction materials, branding at coffee breaks and meals
- Presentation Sponsorship ($2500): Recognition as a sponsor at one of our program’s presentation sessions
- Reception Sponsorship ($5000): Event recognition + table space
- Workshop Sponsorship ($10000): Invitation to join an event panel or other event visibility/networking opportunities
For more information on sponsorship opportunities for our 2026 National Workshop, please contact ericvd@berkeley.edu.