Data Science Challenge Calendar of Events


July 14–25, 2025

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We’re building multidisciplinary teams to tackle real-world data science challenges. You could help advance world-class science this summer!

The Data Science Challenge is a two-week, full-time commitment at LLNL.

Weekly schedule

The Data Science Challenge schedule may vary slightly from day to day. Orientation activities will take place on Day 1 and concluding activities on Day 15.

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Welcome, introductions, & orientation (Day 1)

Challenge Problem introduction (Day 1)

Mentor office hours

Individual & team working sessions

Team lead meetings

 

 

All groups morning check-in

Mentor lectures

Professional development sessions

Individual & team working sessions

End of day briefing

Team lead meetings

All groups morning check-in

Individual & team working sessions

End of day briefing

Team lead meetings

Social events

All groups morning check-in

Mentor lectures

Individual & team working sessions

End of day briefing

Team lead meetings

Mentor office hours

Individual & team working sessions

Team lead meetings

Social events

Student presentations (Day 15)