UBC has published a recorded admissions Q&A for its Master of Data Science programs, giving prospective applicants a chance to hear directly from program leaders across Vancouver, Okanagan and Computational Linguistics. The webinar was recorded in October 2026 and moderated by Milad Maymay, director of program operations and student management for MDS Vancouver.
Key facts
- The recording is for UBC Master of Data Science admissions.
- It covers MDS Vancouver, MDS Okanagan and MDS Computational Linguistics.
- The webinar was recorded in October 2026 and published on Oct. 20, 2026.
- Milad Maymay moderated the session.
- Participants included program directors and instructors from the three MDS streams.
What this means for applicants
For students considering UBC’s Master of Data Science options, the recording offers a direct way to hear from the people who lead and teach the programs. That makes it a practical admissions resource for comparing the Vancouver, Okanagan and Computational Linguistics streams before applying or preparing questions for the next admissions cycle.
The session features Prajeet Bajpai, lecturer for MDS Vancouver; Ramon Lawrence, director of MDS Okanagan, head of the Department of Computer Science and professor of computer science and data science; and Garrett Nicolai, director and assistant professor of teaching for MDS Computational Linguistics. Applicants who want program-specific context can use the recording to understand how the streams are presented by their own directors and instructors.
Who took part in the webinar?
The webinar included leaders from all three MDS programs, with Milad Maymay moderating. The participants listed with the recording are Prajeet Bajpai, Ramon Lawrence and Garrett Nicolai, representing MDS Vancouver, MDS Okanagan and MDS Computational Linguistics respectively.
Where can applicants use this information?
The recording is tied to UBC’s Master of Data Science admissions information and is hosted on the program’s events page. It is most useful for prospective students weighing which MDS stream fits their background and interests, especially where program structure or leadership differs across the Vancouver, Okanagan and Computational Linguistics offerings.
