Data Science Week
Nov. 10, 2022 | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Albro-Falconer-Manley Science Center
A beautiful documentary celebrating Black women’s identity, beauty, culture, and humanity, uniquely expressed through the stories of Black hair - The Hair Tales - is reminiscent of one’s journey to promote data science among people of color. After all, afro-textured hair and data science have so much in common.
Afro-textured hair is often difficult to categorize because of its many different variations, including pattern, pattern size, density and feel. Data science is often difficult to define because of its many intersections, including statistics, programming, analytics, and other domain knowledge. Would you believe it if you were told Black hair and data science have more in common than you think?
This talk is for anyone who has ever considered learning about, studying, or pursuing data science. In it, Dr. Kari L. Jordan draws parallels between approaches to caring for Black hair and approaches to learning data science. We start with the roots and end by picking the right tools and products to maintain our coiffure.
In a world where algorithms are used for predictive policing and other tech-fueled discrimination practices, democratizing data science is the answer. Dr. Jordan’s talk will admonish attendees to apply what they’re already familiar with - Black identity, beauty, and culture - in ways that promote data science for Black lives.
Nov. 15, 2022 |11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Virtual Only - Registration Required
Michigan State University faculty panel discussion on applications of data science and why you should consider graduate study in data science.
Panelist:
Shiu Shinhan | Data Science Applications to Plant Biology | shius@msu.edu
Xie Yuying | Data Science Applications to Big Data and Cancer | xyy@msu.edu
Wolfgang Kerzendorf | Data Science Applications on Understanding the Origins of Heavy Elements | wkerzendorf@gmail.com
Register for Spelman/MSU Panel
Nov. 16, 2022 | Virtual Office Hours
Open virtual office hours with Spelman and Michigan State University faculty to discuss master's degree program.
Join faculty to discuss your questions about the data science Master’s Degree program, data science research, careers, or why you should consider data science as an option.
Open Office Hours: FEEL FREE TO BRING A FRIEND(S)
10AM – 12PM, Dr. Andrew Christlieb, MSU
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12PM – 1PM, Dr. Paul Speaker, MSU
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Passcode: 631310
Join the Zoom Session for each faculty member.
Nov. 17, 2022 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Virtual Only - Registration Required
AUC Alumni panel discuss experiences in data science master's degree programs.
Panelists:
Edmond Anderson, Morehouse College C'2022, B.S. in Mathematics
Sulliah Apatira, Spelman College C'2022, B.S. in Biology
Sarah Bradford, Spelman C'2022, B.S. in Biology
Jasmine Harris, Spelman College C'2022, B.S. in Mathematics
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Nov. 18, 2022 | Virtual Office Hours
Open virtual office hours with Spelman and Michigan State University faculty to discuss master's degree program.
Join faculty to discuss your questions about the data science Master’s Degree program, data science research, careers, or why you should consider data science as an option.
Open Office Hours: FEEL FREE TO BRING A FRIEND(S)
10AM – 12PM, Dr. Andrew Christlieb, MSU
Register With Dr. Christlieb
Passcode: meet
1PM – 1:45PM , Dr. Yuying Xie, MSU
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2PM – 3PM, Dr. Erdi Kara, Spelman
Register With Dr. Kara
Join the Zoom Session for each faculty member.