Howard University Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics

Are you ready to take the next step in your data science journey? Join us for our Open House on September 16 at 6 PM to learn more about our innovative program, meet current students and faculty, and explore how our community is shaping the future of data science! Whether you're curious about starting your career, transitioning fields, or advancing your skills, this is a great opportunity to get answers to your questions and discover what makes our program stand out. ??? Date: September 16, 2024 ? Time: 6:00 PM ?? New Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eCvVRRrC Feel free to share this with anyone you think might be interested. We can’t wait to meet you! #OpenHouse #DataScience #FutureLeaders #STEM #TechCareers #Innovation #Education

Amazing #DataScience insights shared by Shamina Singh, Shanna Crumley, and Lexi J. Robinson from the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. ?? We are deeply thankful for their impactful support in expanding #Data opportunities! ??

?? Looking to elevate your career in #DataScience and #Analytics? Join our virtual open house on Friday, February 21, at 4:00 PM EST with Dr. Amy Yeboah Quarkume, Ph.D., to explore the MS in Applied Data Science & Analytics graduate program at Howard University.

The?Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics (CADSA)?proudly invites you to participate in?Data Science for Social Justice Week, taking place?February 18–21?at Howard University. This week features hands-on learning, thought-provoking discussions, and exciting opportunities to engage with data for social impact.?Feel free to share! ???Hands-On Workshop: Unlock the Power of Data and Gain Access to a Unique Dataset for Your Research ???Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ???Undergraduate Library, Seminar Room G023 Join us for an exclusive?Python and R programming workshop?to gain internal access to?The National Institutes of Health All of Us dataset?for research. This session is open to?Howard faculty, staff, and students?who complete the pre-work by?February 16. Space is limited, so sign up early! ??Pre-Workshop Requirements?(Deadline: Feb. 16): Review the?workshop announcement Complete the?All?of?Us?Workbench?training?(3-6?hours) Submit the?workshop?application ???Questions??Contact?Dr. LaTanya Brown-Robertson, Ph.D.?([email protected]) or?Teri Brown?([email protected]). ???Fireside Chat with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi ???Thursday, Feb. 20 | 11:00 AM ???Cramton Auditorium Howard University is honored to host?Ibram X. Kendi?as part of the?Inclusive Growth and Racial Equity Thought Leadership Lecture Series. Dr. Kendi, a distinguished scholar and Director of the newly established?Howard University Institute for Advanced Study, will lead a powerful conversation on racial equity, social justice, and leadership. ????Register Here https://lnkd.in/eQSHHgSq ???MS in Applied Data Science & Analytics – Virtual Open House ???Friday, Feb. 21 | 4:00 – 4:30 PM (EST) ???Virtual (Zoom) Interested in advancing your career in?data science and analytics? Join?Amy Yeboah Quarkume, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Studies at CADSA, to explore the?Howard MS in Applied Data Science & Analytics?program. ???Register?Here https://lnkd.in/e796iZ6E Visit: https://lnkd.in/eJncj2PK for more information

We are excited to welcome Aisha Jenkins to Howard University as a new professor in the Data Science department. Aisha Jenkins is a seasoned Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professional, educator, and DEI practitioner with over 25 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in GIS technology and tech equity. With 15 years dedicated to teaching and developing GIS-related training materials in both corporate and academic settings, Aisha is a recognized expert in GIS instruction, course development, and workshop facilitation. ? A native New Yorker, Aisha holds a B.S. in Biology from Penn State University and an M.S. in Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Her GIS career began during her graduate studies, and she went on to distinguish herself at Esri as an Account Manager, Certified Instructor, Team Lead, and Senior Project Manager. These roles provided her with a deep understanding of training methodologies and course development processes. ? Aisha’s passion for GIS education led her to co-found the nonprofit NorthStar of GIS, where she currently serves as Education Lead. NorthStar of GIS is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the geospatial sciences. In this role, Aisha produces and hosts the NorthStar GAZE podcast, an innovative platform that engages audiences through storytelling and GeoSTEM-focused discussions. ? As the founder of STFM Tech Equity Consulting, Aisha helps organizations integrate equity into their technology and educational practices. Her consulting work addresses systemic disparities, guiding institutions toward developing inclusive and equitable technological solutions. Committed to empowering underrepresented communities, she uses GIS technology, storytelling, and educational outreach to tackle social and environmental inequities.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Basheer Qolomany to Howard University as a new professor in the Data Science program! Dr. Basheer Qolomany earned his bachelor's?and master’s degrees in Computer Science from the University of Mosul, Iraq, in 2008 and 2011, respectively. He later earned both a master’s degree en route to the Ph.D. and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Western Michigan University (WMU), Kalamazoo, MI, USA, in 2018. Dr. Qolomany is an Assistant Professor at Howard University College of Medicine. As an interdisciplinary researcher, Dr. Qolomany possesses expertise in network science, evolutionary computation, and artificial intelligence (AI). He leverages AI technologies such as natural language processing, machine learning, deep learning, graph representation learning, swarm intelligence, and big data analytics to advance smart services, cybersecurity, and population health initiatives. Dr. Qolomany's research is driven by a passion for solving complex problems using large, heterogeneous data streams from diverse sources such as news feeds and social media, public health records, clinical health data, genome sequencing, IoT data, wearable data, and digital health tools. He aims to predict, detect, diagnose, and intervene in healthcare issues by integrating and analyzing these varied data sources, along with advancements in cybersecurity and smart services. Previously, Dr. Qolomany has gained broad academic experience through a variety of roles at various institutions, including the University of Cincinnati, the University of Nebraska, Kennesaw State University, Western Michigan University, and the University of Duhok." This Spring 2025 semester, he will be teaching DATA 801: Capstone Project course.

We are excited to welcome Dr.Ku to Howard University as a new professor in the Data Science department. Wai Lim Ku joins the Center of Applied Data Science and Analytics and the College of Medicine at Howard University as an assistant professor. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and specializes in computational biology, machine learning, and single-cell epigenetics. In the upcoming semester, Dr. Ku looks forward to teaching graduate courses on machine learning, Capstone projects, and Practicum Internships.

We’re thrilled to share this incredible article from?BlackBox Lab?at Harvard Business School that highlights the transformative work happening in our Applied Data Science program in Howard University Graduate School ! With a focus on bridging?data science?and?social impact, our program empowers students to tackle pressing challenges like climate equity, public health, and social justice. A special shoutout to our amazing students who are leading the charge:?Ronald Carter Jr.,?Eke A. and?Robyn Graham. Your hard work and dedication inspire us every day! We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to?Dr. James Whitcomb Riley?for his invaluable support and contributions to this mission. Read more about how we’re reimagining data science for good:?https://lnkd.in/dxnWSfak ? Whether you're a student, industry leader, or advocate for social change, let’s connect and explore how data can transform lives and communities. #DataScience #SocialImpact #HowardUniversity #EquityInTech #InnovationForGood Howard University

We’re thrilled to spotlight? Josephine Agbakpe-kafui, a trailblazing entrepreneur and founder in our Data Science program?as part of our celebration of Howard University student innovators during AFROTECH Week. ?Josephine Agbakpe-Kafui, founder of SheData Africa, holds a degree in Business Administration with a major in Health Services Administration. She is currently pursuing an M.S. in Applied Data Science and Analytics in the Howard University Graduate School where she combines her passion for women’s health with her data science expertise to drive solutions that transform lives across the African continent. Business Name:?SheData Africa SheData Africa empowers policy-making through data-driven insights focused on African women’s health. The business is dedicated to closing the data gap in women’s health across Africa by collecting and analyzing critical data, enabling policymakers and NGOs to make informed and impactful decisions. Let’s celebrate Josephine and all the entrepreneurs working to create a better world through innovation and social impact! #AfroTech #HowardAtAfroTech #HBCUAtAfroTech #TheYardAtAfroTech #HowardUniversity #HowardU

We are proud to feature?Zoey Hall, an inspiring undergraduate innovator and member of Dr. Amy’s CORE Futures Lab in the Howard University Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics, as part of our AFROTECH Week celebrations! Zoey Hall is a Sophomore Computer Science major with a minor in Maternal and Child Health at Howard University. As a Howard University Karsh STEM Scholar (Cohort 7), Zoey is combining her technical skills and passion for maternal health to tackle systemic inequities in Black maternal healthcare through innovative solutions. Business Name:?SENSE BIRTH SENSE BIRTH is a groundbreaking app designed to address Black maternal health disparities. By leveraging data and technology, the app seeks to empower Black mothers with resources, support, and insights to improve maternal health outcomes. Let’s celebrate Zoey and her impactful work as she paves the way for change in health equity through technology! #AfroTech #HowardAtAfroTech #HBCUAtAfroTech #TheYardAtAfroTech #HowardUniversity #HowardU