Hi everyone!

Each year, the Computer Science Chapter sends out a survey to collect thoughts, feedback, opinions and suggestions from Chapter members regarding the CS Chapter and its organisation. The purpose of the survey is to help us increase our understanding of how our members experience Chapter life and which areas may need to be improved upon.

Since we are interested in all perspectives, we highly encourage you to take the survey even if you feel that you don't have anything specific you want to say!

The survey is anonymous and we estimate that it will take 5-15 minutes to complete, depending on what and how you choose to answer.

Thank you for taking the time to help us improve the Chapter! Love, JMLA, SMA and d-SOL

At times like these it's difficult not to long for the warmth of the summer...

Which is exactly why METAdorerna are arranging a summer-in-the-middle-of-winter pub! Come in to the relaxing heat of META, listen to some summer classics while sipping on a cool summer drink and enjoy the summer vibes of our chapter pub! All students are welcome!

See you there!

Extra-SM #1 (After Ski-SM) will be held in V1 since D1 is unavailable.

Relevant documents for the chapter meeting can as usual be found in the meeting folder on Google drive.

Sincerely, The D-directorate

The agenda for A Digital-DM is now available.

The agenda can be found in the meeting folder on Google drive together with the summons and the decision protocol.

The agenda was changed before the meeting.

See you on Zoom!

Sincerely, the D-directorate

Hello everyone!

I hope you all had a great Christmas break and that your exams went well! 😊

Let’s kick off the year with our first event, in collaboration with the International Committee. On Sunday, January 19th, join us for the ultimate icebreaker—ice skating at Östermalms IP! New and returning students will be joining, so whether you’re a pro skater or a beginner, everyone’s welcome.

❗Skates, helmets, and fika will be provided!❗

📅 Date: Sunday, January 19th 🕖 Time: 13:00 - 15:00 (1PM - 3PM) 📍Location: Östermalms IP (Google Maps link: https://dsekt.se/l0_p) 💰Cost: FREE!!!

Packing List:

• Warm clothes (hat, gloves, jacket, etc.)
• Sitting pad (optional)
• Your own skates and helmet (if preferred)

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: Please don’t bring clubs or balls/pucks—they’re not allowed.

Don’t miss this chance to glide into the semester with friends.

See you there! 🧣

Take a break from cramming for exams and apply for Project Dive! 🤩

Project Dive is a project at Datasektionen, aimed at promoting gender balance in our program by introducing Datasektionen, its members, and opportunities to future university students.

The project will involve visiting various high schools and technical base year classes to showcase the chapter and the program, while also building a public profile for both students and the industry.

But to make this happen, we need some help! That’s why we’re now recruiting a full project group to bring it all to life. Want to contribute to the future of the chapter, learn a lot, and have an amazing time? Then you should apply for Project Dive!

You’ll find more information and the application at https://dsekt.se/dive 📝

The application is open until Friday, January 24, but apply now instead of waiting—interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis!

Eyo!

It's prime time to speak up if you want food at the Chapter meeting (Afterski-CM) which will be held January 20th in D1 at 17:30!

Use the link below to register for food and do so before January 14th at 23:59, thanks!!

Link: https://dsekt.se/extra-sm-mat

At 12:15, 2025-01-09 A Digital-DM will be held in Zoom. At the DM, the board will discuss, among other things, a D-rektiv and a proposition regarding fika/teambuilding standards. All chapter members are welcome! Here’s a link to join the meeting digitally: https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/6086525868.

The summons can be found in PDF-form in the [meeting folder] (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YJDwUo5qxobLq1BV7pTjxa-u6LNMM29P?usp=drive_link) on Google Drive.

Sincerely, the D-directorate

Take a shot (or an alcohol free alternative) NOW!

Happy new year!

In accordance with §4.4 Brådskande ärenden, I exercise the powers of the D-rektoratet to issue a D-rektiv in accordance with §4.9 D-rektiv regarding the life and livelihood of the chapter members.

The D-directive is as follows:

“Do not let your old goals limit your future opportunities.”

Over the past year, the chapter has undergone significant organizational changes. Among other things, we have switched banks and laid the groundwork for a new accounting system, introduced a new organizational structure, and moved to a new communications channel for the chapter. Another important step forward is that we have made it possible to save funds for the future members of the chapter, ensuring that coming generations enjoy the best conditions.

I would like to encourage you to make the most of your time at KTH and get involved in the chapter. Dare to explore new paths and fill your “backpack” with fresh experiences and insights that you will carry with you long after your studies.

I would also like to thank everyone who has been involved in the chapter during 2024. Whether you have been functionaries, project leaders, helped out in committees, or simply shown up at events and shared your enthusiasm—your engagement, large or small, is what helps our chapter grow and remain a place for personal development. Thank you for making Datasektionen what it is!

Finally, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year, and likewise extend those wishes to the chapter for a bright and shining year ahead—I believe this year will be a great one. So make the most of your days, filling them with both necessities and fun, and remember:

The chapter is us, and we are the chapter.

**See you in Storvik – Adam Sjöberg, Chairman 2024 **

Happy New Year, section!

In true traditional fashion, the Studs project is being closed around the turn of the year. If you're interested in what we've been up to over the past year, you can read our report here. It includes curiosities about the project, information about the companies, and valuable insights from our journeys.

Now the day order for A Reserverd-DM, which will be held tomorrow, is out. What the board will discuss at the meeting the reader can figure out by reading the day order.

It can be found, together with the summons and the discussion protocol, in the meeting folder on Google Drive.

The day order was changed before the meeting.

See you at the DM!

Sincerely, the D-directorate

The day order for A The D stands for /(.?){3}[Dd].*/-DM is now out. There, the board will discuss the last remaining decisions which will need to be made before the end of the year.

The day order can be found, together with the summons and the decision protocol, on Google Drive, here.

See you at the DM!

Sincerely, the D-directorate

Happy Holidays! The Machine Studies Committee has asked us for help! They want some computer scientists to act as assistants during their programming workshop on the 6th of januari focusing on programming and numerical methods.

Are there any nice computer scientists who would like to help? SIGN UP HERE: https://dsekt.se/maskin

It is alright to study on your own, the important part is that your available for questions.

(Machine provides some breakfast, Data provides fika)

Hey Chapter! KTH is currently reassessing how long the opening hours of KTH's educational facilities should be. Our mission is to drive the student perspective so we want to hear your thoughts

The Student Union, THS, has noticed this and plans to present student opinions regarding availability of study areas. Kindly take a minute to fill out this form so they can present a complete picture of the students' opinions.

https://forms.gle/BcxcZfVKqpyBLgrr7

At 17:30, 2024-12-30 A Reserved-DM will be held at Turebergs allé 33, lght 2-1403 våning 5, 191 64 Sollentuna. At the DM, the board will discuss changes in PM for traditions, habits, and rules of life.

The summons can be found in PDF-form in the meeting folder on Google Drive.

All chapter members are welcome!

Here’s a link to join the meeting digitally: https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/69723995642.

Sincerely, the D-directorate

Merry almost-Christmas Chapter! As an early Christmas present, KTH has decided to revoke our direct access to the garbage room. From now on, you’ll need to use one of the special cards we got from THS to get in. These cards will be kept in the storage room, in a cardholder with a cerise strap. The code for all the cards is 8320. These cards MUST be returned to META after use and must not be taken anywhere other than the garbage room, META, and the path between them.

We have also been given the responsibility to keep the garbage room and the place where we dispose of glass extra clean during week 8 (February 17–23) and week 18 (April 28–May 4).

Try to keep things tidy as usual so everyone stays happy, and have a Merry Christmas (or any other holiday you celebrate)!

Hello everybody!

Don't forget that you can submit proposals with motivations to the Delta of Honor and the Great Delta.

More description below:

The honorary delta is the section's finest badge of merit and is awarded to the chapter members who have particularly meritoriously worked for the section on a non-profit basis.

Submit proposals at: dsekt.se/hedersdelta Previous recipients and motivations can be found here: https://datasektionen.se/sektionen/hedersdelta

The Great Delta is one of the chapter's most important badge and is awarded to the chapter member who has done a big achievement for the chapter, thus accomplished a great individual feat.

Submit proposals at: dsekt.se/storadeltat

Hello!

The Election Comittee have now opened by-elections for the board position of Student Social Affairs and for the role of Vice Speaker for Efterskida-SM (Extra-SM #1). You can find nominations on https://val.datasektionen.se/.

See you at the SM!

• Election committee 🐳

Hey chapter!

Unfortunately, not enough people have signed up for the machine embroidery workshop, so we're gonna push it to January instead (sometime after dÅre).

Rest well meanwhile, and I wish you all merry a Christmas, and a happy new year!

Hi! There are only a handful of tickets left for dÅre (about as many as a woodshop teacher has fingers on their left hand!). So, if you or another THS member want to join, this is your lucky day!

When: January 12–16 Price: 4300 SEK (up to 1000 SEK reimbursed for computer science students!) Why: Super fun parties and amazing skiing!

If you have any questions or are interested in a ticket, contact dare@datasektionen.se.

See you on the slopes!

At 15:15, 2024-12-30 A The D stands for /(.?){3}[Dd].*/-DM will be held in META. At the DM, the board will discuss, among other things, the last decision items before the next year.

The summons can be found in PDF-form in the meeting folder on Google Drive.

All chapter members are welcome!

Sincerely, the D-directorate

Notice: The location has been changed to V1 from D1 due to availability.

At 17:30, 2025-01-20 Extra-SM #1 (After Ski-SM) will be held in V1. The reserve date is 17:30, 2025-01-21 in D1. At the SM, we will discuss the second reading of the proposition regarding the Rebase, a proposition regarding fika/teambuilding standards will be put forward, by-elections for the positions Board member of Student issues as well as Vice speaker will be held and a preliminary audit report will be presented.

The summons can be found in PDF-form in the meeting folder on Google Drive.

All chapter members are welcome!

Sincerely, the D-directorate

Hey chapter!

Prylmångleriet (the patch committee) will have a Machine embroidery workshop on Thursday next week (19:th), between 17-19. We'll meet outside of META, and go to V together for the workshop.

If you want to activly participate, remember to bring a computer with you (and a **usb-stick **if you got one), especially if you want to use one of the two embroidery machines, which will be available. In preparation, you could install InkScape with the Ink/Stitch plugin, to be able to make embroidery files.

Write to me on Discord (@dudjfy) or on Mattermost (@dmitryc) if you're intressted, or want to have more info.

Hope to see you at the workshop. Good luck with the re-exams meanwhile!

In just ten days, an uncle in red will come for a visit; he should be welcomed heartily! Tag Monkeys pulls out the Arts and Crafts drawer and arms themselves with Christmas cards, stars and garlands! Join us in an evening of Christmas crafts in META Tuesday 17th December 17.30!