Initiatives

Columbia's largest hackathon. Every year, hundreds of students come together to build innovative projects over a weekend of hacking, workshops, and community. DevFest brings together beginners and experienced developers alike.

• Annual weekend-long hackathon
• Workshops and tech talks
• Prizes and mentorship from sponsors
• Open to all Columbia & Barnard students

A structured mentorship program that pairs underclassmen with experienced CS students. Mentors provide guidance on coursework, career paths, research opportunities, and navigating the CS department at Columbia.

• 1-on-1 mentor-mentee pairing
• Regular check-ins and coffee chats
• Career and academic guidance
• Community events for all participants

Our beloved weekly gathering where students come together every Wednesday evening to study, work on projects, and socialize — all with free cookies and snacks. It's the perfect low-pressure way to be part of the ADI community.

• Every Wednesday, 8–9 PM
• Hamilton 613
• Free cookies and snacks
• Open study and socializing

We run workshops, bootcamps, and tutorial series throughout the semester covering topics from web development to machine learning. Our education initiatives are designed to complement Columbia's CS curriculum.

• Technical workshops and bootcamps
• Beginner-friendly tutorial series
• Hands-on project-based learning
• Guest speakers from industry

A focused program to help students prepare for technical interviews. Through collaborative problem-solving sessions and mock interviews, students build the skills they need for internship and job applications.

• Weekly problem-solving sessions
• Mock technical interviews
• Data structures & algorithms review
• Resume and application support