DoCSoc is one of the best-connected student societies in the UK, bridging the gap between students and industry with world-class sponsors and events. However, there is a significant lack of engagement with the incredible academic talent within our department. As Academic Events Coordinator, I will work to rectify this, ensuring students benefit not just from industry connections, but also from the cutting-edge research happening here at Imperial.
With 15 AI research groups at this university and world-leading work across computing fields, there is an untapped wealth of knowledge that DoCSoc should help bring to its members. This year, beyond Internships/UROPs 101, only one academic event occurred—I will endeavour to change that. My primary aim is to organise talks, panels, and Q&A sessions with professors and researchers in sought-after fields. Additionally, as a JMC student, I will also work to establish collaborations with the Mathematics department to bring interdisciplinary academic events to DoCSoc.
My experience on the committee for a smaller, charitable society, as Soup Run Treasurer, and spearheading a six-week charity campaign at school which involved coordinating with businesses and teaching staff, has honed my skills in organisation, outreach, and logistics. I am confident in my ability to be a reliable committee member and to assist with flagship events such as IC Hack.
Let’s make DoCSoc not just an industry hub, but an academic powerhouse.
Vote Adam Kassam for Academic Events Coordinator!