SNAS organizes its fifth annual Research Methods Workshop on June 7, 2024, at 10:00 am (EST) by Dr. Yusuf Danisman of Queensborough College. This two-hour long hands-on workshop aims to launch your journey into Python programming and the dynamic realm of data science. Throughout this workshop, we’ll ignite your enthusiasm and drive with real-world examples, showcasing how mastering Python and data science is not only feasible but also beneficial for your field of study or specialization.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be equipped to embark on a self-paced learning adventure that will walk you through the fundamentals of Python and crucial data science principles. We’ll provide curated resources including recommended books, websites, AI tools, and YouTube channels to aid you on your path. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll have the opportunity to put your newfound knowledge into practice and build confidence in your skills.

Whether your goal is to write or comprehend Python code, analyze data, or delve into both domains, this workshop will furnish you with the essential tools and support to get started. If you are considering a career change in the growing field of data science, this workshop is a great starting point for your new path. Don’t let this chance to unlock your potential slip away and become part of a supportive community of learners.

About Dr. Yusuf Danisman:

Dr. Danisman, is a faculty member in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Queensborough Community College, CUNY. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mathematics from The Ohio State University and worked at the University of Oklahoma before joining CUNY. He teaches Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, and Data Science courses. Dr. Danisman’s current research is on Financial Machine Learning and Geometric Deep Learning. He is also a steering committee member of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub. For more information, please visit his LinkedIn profile.

Registration:

Participants must become a SNAS member to join the workshop. SNAS is a nonprofit organization initiated by an interdisciplinary network of scholars in the United States. SNAS aims to foster socially responsible scholarship by providing global mentorship, organizing academic conferences and workshops, and publishing reports, proceedings, and scholarly work. SNAS activities facilitate sustainable and ethical research practices that lead to social impact. Membership benefits include receiving periodic email newsletters, discounted/waived registration fees for annual SNAS events, and voting rights in executive committee elections. For new members, the registration fee for the 3rd SNAS Annual Academic Conference scheduled to take place at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, CT on October 11, 2024, is waived. Current SNAS members whose memberships are valid until June 7 can join the workshop free of charge.

• Annual SNAS Student Membership – $50
• Annual SNAS Non-Student Membership – $100

If you would like to make your membership payments via Zelle, use info@snascholars.org. For credit card payments, use the PayPal link at the bottom of this page. For Check payments, make checks payable to the Society of North American Scholars and mail them to 65 Howcroft Rd. Maywood, NJ 07607. You will receive a confirmation email and the link to the research methods workshop once your payment is received.

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