Tag: World Data Science Initiative
University of Rwanda First Institution in Africa to Join World Data Science Initiative
11 Nov, 2020, Washington D.C.: Since the launch of the World Data Science Initiative (WDSI) in January of 2020 institutions in more than 20 countries have applied to be a part of the initiative, which is the world’s biggest ever talent development project in Data Science. The African continent can now boast its first institution to join the initiative; University of Rwanda. The University of Rwanda is home to the…
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World Data Science Initiative Marks First Global Alliance for Data Science Education
Washington D.C. – August 4, 2020 The launch of the World Data Science Initiative (WDSI) marks the first-ever global alliance promoting excellence in data science education. The initiative, which launched in January of 2020, quickly garnered global attention. Within three weeks of the launch, more than 30 higher-education institutions in over 20 countries applied to join the alliance. This number is expected to climb beyond 100 applicant institutions before the…
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