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Spring 2026

Peer-to-Peer Career Development Drop-In Hours

Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays (Weeks 1-10)
Time: 2 PM - 4 PM
Location: Malk Hall (Check in at the first floor lobby)

Calling all Economics, Business Economics, and Joint Mathematics-Economics students!

The Department of Economics Industry Engagement Student Assistant, Helen Lin, is available and willing to help you in your career development! Whether you are searching for internships, revising your resume, preparing for an interview, or need tips about your professional journey, support and resources are here!

Stop by during drop-in times, or email econcareers@ucsd.edu with your questions.

DataFest "Office Hours" - Wednesdays in Weeks 1-4

Date: Every Wednesday in Weeks 1-4 (April 1, 8, 15, and 22)
Time: 12 PM - 2 PM
Location: Malk Hall, Room 387 (3rd Floor)

All students are welcome! No RSVP required.

Description: Drop‑in Q&A where teams and individual participants can meet classmates and ask questions about ASA DataFest at UC San Diego (April 25-26, 2026).

To stay informed about DataFest, fill out the Student Interest Form: https://forms.gle/rPtRHzaXXJXkUkfK7

BCG Panel & Networking - April 20, 2026

Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Rady School of Management

Registration: https://ucsd.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1937782

ASA DataFest at UC San Diego - April 25 & 26, 2026

Date & Time:
  • Day 1: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9 AM - 8 PM
  • Day 2: Sunday. April 26, 2026 | 9 AM - 6 PM

Location: Malk Hall 5th Floor Classroom
Registration opens soon for teams and individuals seeking a team!

DataFest is a friendly, two-day data analysis competition where undergraduate teams dive into a large, real‑world dataset supplied by an industry partner. Teams extract insights, present their findings, and a diverse panel of judges selects winners across several categories.

To stay informed about DataFest, fill out the Student Interest Form: https://forms.gle/rPtRHzaXXJXkUkfK7

If you are a graduate student, faculty member, or alumni and would like to serve as a mentor, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/TJThT7VhGA6jCfoJ9

Spring Celebration: Coffee Chats & Networking - May 15, 2026

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 3 PM
Location: Malk Hall 5th Floor Classroom

Registration opens soon!

Description: Join the Department of Economics as we honor the achievements of student leaders in our pre‑professional student organizations and look ahead to future goals. Meet incoming student leaders, connect with alumni, and network with industry professionals.