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New Employment Opportunity: Deputy Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Data Science Initiative invites applications for the position of Deputy Director, for a term of two years, beginning as early as January 4, 2022. The AUC Data Science Initiative is located in Atlanta, GA, and was established in 2019 through a UnitedHealth Group grant. The Initiative facilitates and coordinates data science-focused research, activities, and programs across four historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College, as well as the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library.
AUC Data Science Initiative scientific and academic programs are overseen by a Director and one Deputy Director and assisted by an Administrative Director charged with specific projects or responsibilities. The Deputy Director is a half-time appointment and is expected to be a faculty member in an appropriate department at an AUC member institution (Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College). The Deputy Director will be expected to work during the academic year and the summer.
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Newsletter – October 2021
Released on October 7th, this month’s newsletter recaps the groundbreaking AUC Virtual Student Data Science Symposiumtion, which showcased impressive student and corporate engagement. Plus, internship and unique data science opportunities. Click to View Our October Newsletter!
New Employment Opportunity: Executive Assistant
The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Data Science Initiative invites applications for the position of Executive Assistant. The AUC Data Science Initiative is located in Atlanta, GA, and was established in 2019 through a UnitedHealth Group grant. The Initiative facilitates and coordinates data science-focused research, activities, and programs across four historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College, as well as the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library.
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The Coca-Cola Company and SAP announce a partnership with the Atlanta University Center Data Science Initiative to impact 9,000 students
ATLANTA, GA – The Coca-Cola Company and SAP announce a partnership that will feature a virtual computer lab and offer internships in a multi-year phased approach. The Initiative is housed in the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Consortium, Inc. This joint program will engage with the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library to develop the AUC Virtual Computer Lab that will be available to all students, faculty, and researchers at AUC member institutions that are historically black colleges and universities: Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Spelman College.
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HBCU Students Showcase Data Science Success in Inaugural Symposium
ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Data Science Initiative is excited to announce the inaugural AUC Virtual Student Data Science Symposium on Friday, September 24, from 11:00 am ET to 6:00 pm ET. The Symposium is a groundbreaking one-day virtual, interactive event that celebrates and highlights the data science work of AUC students and those that participate in AUC programs. This event is free for all students, faculty and staff at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
The Symposium offers students across all HBCUs the opportunities to engage with industry professionals and gain access to exclusive networking opportunities. All student registrants will have the opportunity to upload a resume that will be shared with partnering corporations seeking top African American data science talent.
Highlights of the student-focused one-day event include networking sessions to facilitate opportunities for students to engage with potential employers and graduate schools. In addition, 5-minute lightning talks will be given by students showcasing how data science brings innovative solutions to hard societal issues including incarceration rates, child trafficking, genetic diseases, urban planning, and medical technology. Joining the inaugural event are several distinguished alumni that will comprise the Data Science Alumni Panel:
• Dr. Yamisha Bermudez, Biostatistician / Data Manager at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and graduate of Spelman College (C’12) and Morehouse School of Medicine (C’14);
• Samuel Floyd, Sr. Analyst, Online Analytics and Experimentation at Home Depot and graduate of Morehouse College (C’16);
• Terrance Pryor, Legal Counsel, Data and Privacy at General Motors and graduate of Clark Atlanta University (C’14); and
• Asya Spears, Founder & Principal Consultant at Rose Data Studio and graduate of Spelman College (C’11).
The panel will be moderated by the AUC Data Science Club President, Shai Waldrip, who is a PhD Candidate in Biomedical Sciences at Morehouse School of Medicine.
The noon keynote presentation will be given by Dr. Lorin Crawford, a Senior Researcher at Microsoft Research New England and an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, Brown University. He will share how data science uncovers interactions between genetic features to address diseases. As an alum of Clark Atlanta University (C’13), Dr. Crawford will also inspire all attendees to make innovative advances in data science that can benefit us all. This exciting one-day will be concluded with virtual gamification sessions, interactive expo booths, and prizes awarded to registrants.
Students, sponsors, exhibitors, and general attendees can access and learn more about this event by registering online at: www.accelevents.com/e/aucstudentdatasymposium or by visiting the AUC Data Science Initiative website at: www.datascience.aucenter.edu.
Newsletter – September 2021
Released on September 7th, this month’s newsletter highlights many ways the Initiative can support your data science endeavors — from using the AUC Virtual Computer Lab to grant writing to developing programs! Be sure to view this month’s edition and get involved! Click to View Our September Newsletter!
Newsletter – August 2021
Released on August 10th, this month’s newsletter highlights our upcoming Student Data Science Symposium on Sept. 24th! With many new opportunities, courses, and workshops for the upcoming school year, we are promoting and showcasing the AUC’s data science talent more than ever! Be sure to view this month’s edition and get involved! Click to View Our August Newsletter!
Newsletter – July 2021
Released on July 8th, this month’s newsletter might be our most employment-loaded release to date! July’s issue is packed full of data science employment & development opportunities for both faculty and students alike…and as the summer heat kicks in our Director reminds us of the AUC’s burning commitment to social justice through data science. Click to View Our July Newsletter!
Newsletter – June 2021
Released on June 8th, this month’s newsletter features several exciting job/internship opportunities, our final summer workshop registrations, and much more… As usual, demand is great and deadlines are quickly approaching. Click to View Our June Newsletter!
Newsletter – May 2021
Released on May 6th, this month’s newsletter showcases several exciting opportunities for the summer for both faculty and students! We have premier development training that includes paid stipends. Deadlines are quickly approaching. Click to View Our May Newsletter!