Hi SDSS Community, Happy New Year! As we kick off the Winter semester, we wanted to share a quick recap of an exciting Fall semester filled with learning, mentorship, and community building. Thank you to everyone who attended our events and helped make SDSS such a welcoming space.

Fall Semester Recap

This fall, SDSS hosted a range of academic, professional, and community-focused events aimed at supporting students in Statistics and Data Science. We launched the Synergy Mentorship Program, connecting upper-year students with 1st- and 2nd-year mentees, and ran several technical workshops, including Introduction to Python in Data Science and a SQL Workshop on Real-World Data Applications. These sessions gave students hands-on experience with industry-relevant tools while offering guidance on research opportunities and technical interview preparation.

Careers & Networking

We also welcomed alumni and industry professionals through our Careers in Data panel, SDSS Alumni Night, and SDSS x Stripe Information Session & Networking Night. Students had the opportunity to hear firsthand about career paths in data, ask questions, and build meaningful connections with professionals from Wealthsimple, Stripe, Deloitte, and BMO. Overall, Fall 2025 was a semester of learning, mentorship, and community building, and we're grateful to everyone who helped make it such a success.

Thank You

A big thank you to our guests from Wealthsimple, Stripe, Deloitte, and BMO for supporting SDSS and sharing their experiences with our community.

What's Next?

We have exciting workshops and events planned for the Winter semester — announcements coming soon!

Stay Connected

Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn, or join our Discord to stay up to date. We're excited for what's ahead and can't wait to see you at our upcoming events!

Students in Data Science & Statistics (SDSS) — University of Toronto

SDSS Wrapped — 2025-26 Year in Review

9 events hosted300+ new followers190 datathon attendees

A Note From Us: Thank You

What a year. When we look back at everything SDSS has done; the workshops, the panels, the late-night datathon prep, it's hard not to feel genuinely proud of this community. None of it happens without you. Every attendee, mentor, mentee, sponsor, and supporter who showed up made this year what it was. Thank you for being part of something we're building together.

Here's to one more year of turning data into community.

Fall Semester Highlights

Synergy Mentorship Program

25+ mentors · 45+ mentees matched · 70+ people connected

Intro to Python in Data Science

In partnership with Export Development Canada

Careers in Data

Featuring Deloitte & BMO

SQL Workshop

With Amanbani Nanda, Analytics Developer @ Wealthsimple

Alumni Night

Connecting students with UofT's finest

SDSS x Stripe

A night with the fintech world

Winter Semester Highlights

Medical Imaging using CNNs

With Pascal Tyrrell · Director of Data Science @ UofT Department of Medical Imaging

Building & Interpreting ML Results

In partnership with TD Layer 6 AI

Building & Interpreting ML Results photo 2

Datathon!!

Sponsored by Deloitte · 190 attendees · Our biggest event yet!

What's Next?

The best is still ahead. The general membership application is going to be released in September. Furthermore, exec recruiting for next year is starting soon — so if you've ever wanted to be part of the team that makes all of this happen, now's your moment. Stay tuned on our socials for applications, timelines, and everything you need to join SDSS in 2026–27!

Stay Connected

Make sure to follow us on our socials to stay tuned! Find us on Instagram, Discord, and LinkedIn.

Students in Data Science & Statistics (SDSS) — University of Toronto