Information and Decision Sciences Student Organization at UIC

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Membership

Come as a guest. Stay as a member.

Whether you're passionate about data, supply chain, programming, AI, problem solving, or professional development, IDSSO offers opportunities to connect, learn, and get involved.

Apply for membership See public events

Two ways to take part

You don't need to join to show up.

Public events are open to every UIC student. The membership form opens up the rest.

Anyone

Come to public events

  • Come to any public event
  • No sign-up and no dues to attend
  • Every major is welcome
Upcoming events

Members

Help run the organization

  • Everything open to the public
  • Members-only events
  • A seat on a committee: Event Planning, External Outreach, Fundraising, or Marketing
  • Planning events alongside the e-board
  • Member resources and contacts in the portal
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What membership includes

What you get out of being an active member

  • Career readiness you can use immediately

    • Resume, LinkedIn, and interview support through workshops and peer review
    • Internship and early-career guidance from students, alumni, and professionals
    • Opportunities to practice professional communication and presenting

  • Hands-on learning and project experience

    • Team-based projects where you apply concepts to real problems
    • Practice with tools and workflows used in business and analytics
    • A chance to build portfolio-ready work when you participate in projects

  • Industry and alumni exposure

    • Guest speakers, panels, and workshops with professionals in IDS-related fields
    • Employer engagement events that help you learn what roles actually look like
    • Opportunities to ask questions, network, and follow up with contacts

  • Community and accountability

    • Meet students who are serious about growth and showing up for each other
    • Study support, co-working sessions, and peer mentorship opportunities
    • A place to find teammates, collaborators, and friends in your major

  • Leadership and involvement opportunities

    • Committees where you can contribute right away
    • Chairperson and officer pathways for members who want leadership experience
    • Experience planning events, coordinating teams, and executing goals
  • Nine students in business dress standing beside a welcome sign for the 2026 AHRMM Student Case Competition and Career Fair

Committees

Pick where you want to contribute

Members can request a seat on any of these four committees. Each one is led by two e-board officers.

  • 01

    Event Planning

    Plans and runs IDSSO events, from workshops to socials.

    Led byDamian and Mai

  • 02

    External Outreach

    Builds relationships with companies, alumni, and campus partners.

    Led byJenny and Sunny

  • 03

    Fundraising

    Raises funds that support IDSSO programming.

    Led byEdgar and Jose

  • 04

    Marketing

    Shares IDSSO's story on Instagram and LinkedIn.

    Led byEvelyn and Cici

How to join

Four steps, one form

  1. 1

    Sign in

    Use your @uic.edu account on the Log in page.

  2. 2

    Fill out the form

    Tell us your year, your major, and which committees interest you.

  3. 3

    Get approved

    An e-board member reviews your form. Once approved, you are a General Member.

  4. 4

    Join a committee

    Request a seat on a committee from the portal. Each seat is approved by that committee.

Apply for membership Read the new member orientation

Questions first? Write to eboard@idssochi.org.