TAMIDS Industry Affiliate Network

CONNECTING THE INDUSTRY WITH FUTURE LEADERS IN DATA SCIENCE, AI, & MACHINE LEARNING.

The Industry Affiliate Network (IAN) connects industry, government, and nonprofits with the Texas A&M Institute of Data Science (TAMIDS) and its broader community of students and faculty within Texas A&M. Moving beyond traditional corporate sponsorships, TAMIDS engages with IAN members to bring their real-world challenges, emerging technologies, and a solution-driven mindset directly to students’ education and co-curricular activities. The program is built on sustained engagement rather than simple transactions: IAN partners mentor students, participate in classroom activities, provide project-based experiential learning opportunities, inform career development, and support students’ own initiatives beyond the classroom. This helps organizations build a long-term talent pipeline while giving students practical problem-solving experience that will help them launch their careers after graduation.

Why Participate?

Participation provides value across three primary areas

Talent and Recruiting: Early and consistent access to emerging data science talent
Brand Visibility: Recognition within the Texas A&M community and at signature events
Campus Connections: Meaningful interaction with faculty and program leadership to stay informed on research and workforce trends.

Participation Levels

IAN uses a tiered structure where each level builds upon the previous one, allowing organizations to choose a depth of involvement that matches their capacity and goals.

Click the dropdown menus to view each level’s benefits.

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Byte ($2,500)

Target Audience: Organizations new to TAMIDS looking to build an initial presence, while laying the foundation for deeper, ongoing engagement over time.

Benefits:

Recognition on the TAMIDS website.
Invitations to select student-focused events.
Introduction to the TAMIDS community and student engagement activities.

KiloByte ($5,000)

Target Audience: Partners ready to take an active role in student engagement and experiential learning. This level supports more consistent interaction with students and closer alignment with TAMIDS initiatives, while maintaining flexibility in how organizations participate.

Benefits:

Introductions to TAMIDS contacts based on specific interests.
All Byte benefits.
Priority access to recruiting touchpoints.
The opportunity to host or co-host one activity, such as a talk, panel, or workshop.

MegaByte ($10,000)

Target Audience: Organizations seeking consistent, year-round interaction and deeper engagement that aligns closely with their workforce or strategic interests. Partners have opportunities to co-design and support more substantial engagement activities that extend beyond individual events.

Benefits:

Priority consideration for project-based or experiential collaboration.
All KiloByte benefits
Featured recognition in TAMIDS communications^.
Collaborative design of a signature opportunity, such as a data challenge or specialized event^.

GigaByte ($20,000)

Target Audience: Strategic partners seeking sustained, high-impact engagement that connects student learning with institutional priorities, emerging research, and workforce development, enabling deeper integration with TAMIDS initiatives and select opportunities to connect across the university.

Increased Benefits:

All MegaByte benefits^.
Dedicated planning sessions to align the partnership with organizational goals^.
Direct connections with TAMIDS leadership and key campus stakeholders^.
Co-branding opportunities for major experiential learning activities
Top-tier recognition and visibility
Enhanced coordination across TAMIDS and the broader Texas A&M community

12th Byte ($150)

Target Audience: Individual alumni and supporters who want to give back to current students by contributing to student experiences, applied learning, and engagement within the Texas A&M Institute of Data Science. This level reflects the long-standing Aggie tradition of service and support, reinforcing connections between current students and those who want to invest in their success.

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