The Data Science Initiative at the University of Mannheim
Our offer is aimed at students with a quantitative background at the University of Mannheim. We provide our members with broad and professional training in the fields of data analysis and machine learning. To this end, we offer programming courses in Python, R and SQL every semester, for which we use both internal and external instructors.
This training is supplemented by extensive practical work. Together with our cooperation partners, we work on various real-world challenges in workshops. Advanced members help companies, public institutions and researchers with temporary projects.
Members
Educated Students
Successful Projects
Cooperations
The Work of STADS
Every association is only as strong as its members, which is why the commitment of our active STADS members is particularly important to us. With the support of experienced board members and department heads, you can take on responsibility in a department at an early stage, learn new things and contribute to STADS’ success as part of a team.
STADS is divided into six departments, all of which take on important tasks for the association. From discussions with companies in the cooperation department to critical decisions about our infrastructure in the IT department, each department offers exciting insights into the life of the association and lots of fun at joint events.
IT
In addition to day-to-day operational tasks such as content and license management, the IT department is also responsible for the ongoing development of the website. The members of the IT department ensure that all technical issues run smoothly.
Head of department: Philemon Schulz

Cooperation
The Cooperation department is mainly responsible for acquiring new projects and partners. It is also responsible for maintaining contact with our existing cooperation partners and organizing events with them.
Head of department: Ludwig Fügner

Marketing
We at Marketing want to get as many students as possible excited about STADS and our events. Our daily tasks therefore include shaping our social media channels and promoting events online and on campus.
Head of department: Ioana Oprisiu

Education
In the Education department, we plan the STADS education program. Among other things, we organize the public programming courses at the University of Mannheim and work on new topics for exciting seminars.
Head of department: Mariam Arustashvili

Finance
The Finance department enables the board and members to gain a quick overview of the association’s financial situation. To this end, incoming invoices are checked, outgoing invoices are prepared and the bookkeeping is maintained on this basis.
Head of department: Laurenz Nawratek

Teambuilding
In the team building department, we take care of the structure surrounding the acquisition of new members. We also develop concepts to strengthen team spirit and implement these in the form of various events, among other things.
Head of department: Michelle Pohl

Datathon
The Datathon department is responsible for the organization and preparation of the Datathon, which takes place every semester. In addition to acquiring companies as challenge providers, the department also develops the program and promotes the event to students.
Head of department: German Paul

IT
In addition to day-to-day operational tasks such as content and license management, the IT department is also responsible for the ongoing development of the website. The members of the IT department ensure that all technical issues run smoothly.
Head of department: Philemon Schulz

Cooperation
The Cooperation department is mainly responsible for acquiring new projects and partners. It is also responsible for maintaining contact with our existing cooperation partners and organizing events with them.
Head of department: Ludwig Fügner

Marketing
We at Marketing want to get as many students as possible excited about STADS and our events. Our daily tasks therefore include shaping our social media channels and promoting events online and on campus.
Head of department: Ioana Oprisiu

Education
In the Education department, we plan the STADS education program. Among other things, we organize the public programming courses at the University of Mannheim and work on new topics for exciting seminars.
Head of department: Mariam Arustashvili

Finance
The Finance department enables the board and members to gain a quick overview of the association’s financial situation. To this end, incoming invoices are checked, outgoing invoices are prepared and the bookkeeping is maintained on this basis.
Head of department: Laurenz Nawratek

Teambuilding
In the Teambuilding department, we take care of the structure surrounding the acquisition of new members. We also develop concepts to strengthen team spirit and implement these in the form of various events, among other things.
Head of department: Michelle Pohl

Datathon
The Datathon department is responsible for the organization and preparation of the Datathon, which takes place every semester. In addition to acquiring companies as challenge providers, the department also develops the program and promotes the event to students.
Head of department: German Paul

The Team Behind STADS
STADS is organized by students for students. The Executive Board is always there for you as a point of contact.

Simon Schumacher
Executive Board
Simon is responsible for marketing and team building at STADS.

Luca Marohn
Executive Board
Luca is responsible for cooperation and finance at STADS.

Elise Wolf
Executive Board
Elise is responsible for training and IT at STADS.
Feel free to contact us!
Ludwig Fügner
Cooperation Department
ludwig.fuegner@stads.de
