Thank you to everyone who joined us for the HBCU Data Science
Consortium’s Annual Celebration, held April 11–12, 2025, in
Huntsville, Alabama! Together, we cultivated a vibrant
professional learning community centered on data science
education and research at Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs). We were proud to feature the work of
HBCU faculty and students through research presentations,
student engagement projects, and professional development
sessions. The event also highlighted exciting opportunities
for funding, partnerships, and collaboration. A special thank
you to our HBCU-Data Science Student Ambassadors for sharing
their chapter outcomes and inspiring strategies for future
growth.
Stay tuned for details about next year’s celebration—we can’t
wait to build on this momentum!
Agenda
Networking Reception
Registration & Breakfast
Welcome and Conference Overview
Plenary Speaker: Vennard Wright PerVista.AI
Break (Quick word from sponsor(s))
Data Science Student Ambassadors(DSSA) Chapter Panel
Discussion
Using AI & Emerging Technology to Preserve Black History & Promote Black Innovation Panel Discussion
Lunch (Quick word from sponsor(s))
Preserving Black History and Voices Panel Discussion
Panel Preparation
Applied AI: Fairness Ethics Accountability Transparency, and Security (FEATS) Panel Discussion
HBCU-DSC Research & Development Initiative Panel Discussion
Break (Quick word from sponsor(s))
Social Mixer
(light hors d’oeuvres are served)
Registration & Breakfast
Strategic Conversation Among Data Science Allies to Preserve Black History and Promote Black Innovation Panel Discussion
Break (Quick word from sponsor(s))
Student Poster Presentations
Student Poster Presentation Judging
Presentation of Awards
Next Steps Moving Forward
Box Lunches
Closing Remarks
Disclaimer: The agenda for the event displayed is subject to change. We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but unforeseen circumstances may necessitate adjustments to the schedule. We encourage all attendees to check for updates regularly and apologize for any inconvenience caused by last-minute changes.
Announcement Call for Presentation / Posters
The HBCU Data Science Consortium is interested in posters of data science that validate important research issues or showcase realistic applications that impact the HBCU community and community partners.
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Support the advancement of data science in the HBCU community by becoming a sponsor of the HBCU Data Science Consortium. Your sponsorship helps foster research, education, and collaboration while providing visibility for your organization among data science professionals, educators, and students. Join us in shaping the future of data science!
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