About HBCU Data Science Consortium
The HBCU Data Science Consortium is a non-profit organization that aims to create a community of data science professionals from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The Consortium seeks to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of data science by providing resources, networking opportunities, and professional development to HBCU students, faculty, and alumni.
Project Goals and Objectives
We want to build a network of HBCU researchers focused on
development of resources, collaborations and initiatives
centered around data science. We want to increase possibility
of securing funding and research awards in data science by
HBCU Consortium members.
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Building on National as well as The South Big Data Hub
initiatives to define data science.
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Developing a continual network of data science, data
analytics and/or business analytics researchers at HBCUs
for sharing of best practices and making future
collaborations.
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Developing a repository of resources (data sources,
curricula and associated degree proposals, scholarly
articles, etc), to be shared among the HBCU community for
use in future research and teaching collaborations.
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Providing resources and support for HBCU data science
programs.
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Offering professional development opportunities to HBCU
faculty and students.
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Creating a network of data science professionals from
HBCUs and beyond.
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Encouraging and supporting diversity, equity, and
inclusion in data science.
Project Purpose
In alignment with the South Big Data Innovation Hub program’s goals of promoting collaboration and supporting the cross-pollination of tools, data, and ideas across disciplines and sectors, an HBCU Data Science Consortium (HBCU-DSC) is being proposed. This Consortium seeks to provide an accessible and beneficial platform within the HBCU community that will promote collaboration and support the “cross-pollination” of data analysis tools, data, and ideas across the HBCU community, which is overwhelmingly located in the southern region.
Mission
The mission of the HBCU Data Science Consortium is to empower HBCU students, faculty, and alumni to become leaders in data science and related fields. The Consortium seeks to achieve this mission by providing access to resources, opportunities, and a community of like-minded professionals.
Vision
The vision of the HBCU Data Science Consortium is to become a leading organization in the field of data science that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Consortium aims to create a pipeline of students who are equipped to solve complex problems and make a positive impact in their communities.
Consortium Leaders
The HBCU Data Science Consortium is led by a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in data science.
Leadership