AUC Data Science Initiative

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Hello LinkedIn Family, Over the past two weeks, I had the honor of attending the Mastercard Data Science Experience partnered with the AUC Data Science Initiative, where top HBCU teams from the Mastercard Inclusive Growth Score Data Challenge were recognized! ?? Representing Spelman College as Blue Phoenix, our team, which consisted of Sage Crittenden, Simone Hammond, Chloe Jacobs, and I worked on a project focused on Bridging the Equity Gaps in counties experiencing demographic shifts. I want to give a heartfelt thank you to Irma Maria Covarrubias, our incredible mentor, for her unwavering support, guidance, and belief in us. Your mentorship has been instrumental in our success, and I’m beyond grateful for everything you’ve done to help us grow??. We were honored to receive 3rd place back in November and had the privilege of presenting at the AUC Data Science Initiative W.E.B. Du Bois Symposium with the theme "Code Your Course: HBCU Students Driving Inclusive Growth." During the event, we explored the vibrant heart of downtown Atlanta, toured the Slalom Consulting building, and learned about their impactful work. We also got a chance to see the innovative work happening at Mastercard, including a tour of their office! Being part of this challenge allowed us to not only showcase our work but also to learn from industry leaders and connect with passionate peers who are dedicated to using data science to drive inclusive growth. ???? Special thanks to Jamal Ware, Dr. Talitha Washington, Alfred Watkins, the AUC Data Science Initiative, Slalom Consulting, and Mastercard for making this experience truly memorable! #DataScience #InclusiveGrowth #HBCU #MastercardChallenge #TechForGood #Empowerment #Innovation #DiversityInTech

There's still time to join us on the W.E.B. DuBois Data Science Symposium 2025! Sessions are going strong until 4 p.m. Join us and take your seat here: https://lnkd.in/giYABb3K #BlackHistoryMonth2025

Jewel Burks Solomon, American Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist | At just 27 years old, Solomon sold Partpic, a startup that makes it easier to identify industrial parts, to Amazon. This accomplishment alone would be enough to earn her a spot on this list, but this is merely the beginning of her trailblazing career. She then went on to become the first head of Google for Startups in the US where she applied her entrepreneurial success to designing and developing tools and resources to help other businesses grow.?#DataIsDope?#blackhistorymonth? Photo feature courtesy of?Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

What role does data science play in education, healthcare, and justice? Find out from leading experts shaping the future of these fields. The W.E.B. Du Bois Data Science Symposium is where innovation meets impact. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/giYABb3K

Joy Buoiamwini,?a Canadian-American Computer Scientist is a digital activist formerly based at the?MIT Media Lab,?she founded the?Algorithmic Justice League?(AJL), an organization that works to challenge bias in?decision-making software, using art, advocacy, and research to highlight the social implications and harms of?AI. #BlackHistory #DataisDope

What would W.E.B. Du Bois say about the world today? His groundbreaking work in data visualization, sociology, and racial justice laid the foundation for many of today’s discussions on equity and systemic change. At the AUC Data Science Initiative W.E.B. Du Bois Data Science Symposium, we’ll dive into how his legacy influences modern research, data justice, and education. Join us and be part of this critical conversation. ??? Save your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dMNwBhkz #DuBoisSymposium #BlackScholars #HigherEdLeadership #DataJustice

Born in Macon, Georgia, William Sanders Scarborough is thought to be the first African American classical scholar. He used statistical methods in linguistics, laying the foundation for data visualization techniques in social sciences. Scarborough served as president of Wilberforce University between 1908 and 1920. He wrote a popular university textbook on Classical Greek that was widely used in the 19th century. He attended Atlanta University, now?@cau1988, and graduated from?@oberlincollege, but later returned to finish his studies in the AUC. He was also appointed to a position in the United States Department of Agriculture. His autobiography, The Autobiography of William Sanders Scarborough: An American Journey From Slavery to Scholarship, was published in 2005.?#BlackHistory?#DataWasDopeThen?#DataIsDope

#BlackHistory365 Another hidden figure, now standing boldly in the light...Dorothy Jean Johnson Vaughan was the first respected Black female manager at NASA, thus creating a long-lasting legacy for diversity in mathematics and science. As one of the first female coders in the field who knew how to code FORTRAN, she was able to instruct other Black women on the coding language and paved a wave of female programmers to integrate their work into NASA’s systems. She was a graduate of the illustrious Wilberforce University, class of 1929.