Bocconi Students for Machine Learning
Connecting minds, not only layers
Bocconi's first Machine Learning project-incubator
A community centered around publishing projects, where
members can nurture ideas, develop skills, and
find collaborators to pursue their ambitions.
Our Values
Credibility
Our North Star. We build credible skills through projects that lead to internships and success.
Meritocracy
Open to all backgrounds. The best work stands out through outcomes.
Ownership
Members choose projects, set pace, and receive full recognition.
No-Fuffa Policy
Pragmatic work. Real projects. Concrete achievements over ego.
Join us. Together we bring your ideas to life.
No idea yet? Contribute to ongoing projects.
Become a member by taking one of these roles
Deliverable
Complete and publish your project with us.
Mission
Turn your idea into a project and publish it on our channels.
Description
Have an ML idea? Already building something and want peer feedback? Need help publishing your work? BSML offers support across coding, storytelling, and publishing.
Approximate workflow
- Propose your project at an event or in the members’ chat.
- Collaborate with associates to reach objectives and create content.
- Publish on BSML channels with full recognition.
Examples
- You have a trading strategy and want help automating it and testing ML models.
- You can publish work from an internship but need guidance to write it up.
- You’re stuck on a thesis bug and want code debugging and methodology feedback.
Requirements
- Personal project idea
- Openness to collaborators
Your role brings fresh ideas and projects. It is BSML’s backbone.
Deliverable
One company partnership per semester.
Mission
Connect BSML and its members with companies.
Description
Source prospects on LinkedIn and via your network. Set up partnerships such as talks, hackathons, projects, or interviews.
Approximate workflow
- Research Milan companies and ML/AI/Data Science teams. Identify openings and profiles.
- Contact key profiles, understand needs, and propose BSML value.
Examples
- An open Data Analyst role. Offer a candidate selection via competition, hackathon, or interview.
- A data science team with real problems. Offer a pro-bono BSML project.
Requirements
- Concise communication
- Understanding of company operations
- LinkedIn and business outreach fluency
- Interest in social engineering
This role networks BSML with real companies.
Deliverable
One event per semester.
Mission
Turn partnerships and projects into events.
Description
Design and run events: research talks, company sessions, showcases, dinners with guests, and more.
Approximate workflow
- Track association projects and external opportunities.
- Organize logistics: venue, date, schedule, and marketing.
Examples
- Convert a professor interview into a public research talk.
- Launch a company-hosted hackathon with an info session.
Requirements
- Organization and time management
- Attention to detail
This role enables BSML to meet and thrive in person.
Deliverable
One piece of content per month.
Mission
Boost credibility by publishing tangible outcomes.
Description
Work with associates to turn projects into compelling content: articles, videos, presentations, and more.
Approximate workflow
- Track projects and motivate publishing.
- Shape the story: problem, approach, outcome.
- Produce the content.
Examples
- Turn a thesis project into a clear article.
- Capture an event and publish a recap video.
Requirements
- Content skills (video, images, or writing)
- Excellent English
- Creativity and execution
This role builds BSML’s credibility.
Deliverable
One social post per week.
Mission
Share timely updates and insights about BSML.
Description
Find the most relevant association news and package it into posts for social and web.
Approximate workflow
- Stay current on association activity.
- Create and publish assets across channels.
Examples
- Announce an upcoming company event with flyers and details.
- Recap a hackathon with photos and outcomes.
Requirements
- Social media marketing interest
- Storytelling and communication
- Image-editing proficiency
This role nurtures BSML’s public image.
Deliverable
None.
Mission
Reach your goals.
Description
Get paired with a mentor in Quant Finance, Data Science, ML Research, PhD, or Master’s. Expect guidance, insights, and potential referrals. More info here.
Approximate workflow
Depends on your goals and mentor.
Examples
- University applications: SoP reviews, GRE advice, and timing around Fall–Winter deadlines.
- Buy-side quant roles: interview prep, study material, and mock interviews.
This role helps you fulfill your potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have other questions, reach out.
I want to join but have no project idea. What can I do?
Join an ongoing project or wait for a new proposal and volunteer as a collaborator.
I worry I won’t have time. What should I do?
We are full-time students. Academics come first. If you contribute, we are flexible and accommodate needs.
My idea feels trivial. Should I still apply?
Yes. We learn by doing. If it motivates you, it is worth pursuing.
Is it hard to get in? Acceptance rate?
We are a student association focused on shared passion and outcomes, not gatekeeping. If you are committed or curious, apply.
Where Our Members Shine
Tech & Banks
Quantitative Finance
Universities
Our Founders
Students sharing the same passion
Giacomo Cirò
MSc in Artificial Intelligence @ Bocconi University
Marco Lomele
MSc in Data Science @ Bocconi University
Giulio Caputi
Quant Researcher Intern @ Point72 MSc in Statistics @ Oxford University
Alessandro Morosini
PhD in Operations Research @ MIT Master of Business Analytics @ MIT
Francesco Vacca
MSc in Statistics @ Oxford University
Costanza D'Ercole
MSc in Computational Science @ University of Amsterdam
Laura Valente
Master in Management @ ESCP
Tancredi Dorsi
MSc in Statistics @ ETH Zürich