The AUC Data Science Initiative Partners With Mastercard To Further Drive Impact Through Data Science

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Mastercard partners with Atlanta University Center Data Science Initiative to expand data science education and research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with a $6.5 million grant.

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• Mastercard's partnership with AUC Data Science Initiative will drive the expansion of data science at HBCUs, increasing the presence and employment of Black data scientists in the workforce. The $6.5 million grant will support the development of new courses, hiring of new computer science faculty, and collaboration with other HBCUs to create industry-informed programs.

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Through a $6.5M grant, Mastercard will support the expansion of data science education and research efforts across the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / October 24, 2023 / The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

Originially published by Atlanta University Center Data Science Initiative

The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Data Science Initiative announces the launch of a new partnership with Mastercard at 12:00 PM on October 18^th at the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library. The event will detail the innovative partnership which is supported by a $6.5 million grant from Mastercard to drive the expansion of data science across the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

"The AUC Data Science Initiative has had great success engaging AUC students and faculty resulting in significant national impacts, primarily increasing the presence and employment of Black data scientists in the workforce," said David Thomas, Ph.D., chair of the Atlanta University Center Consortium Board of Trustees and Morehouse College president. "This partnership with Mastercard will amplify these efforts by providing a resource to all HBCUs creating pathways of innovation in data science."

"As technology advancements in the field of data science impact both our local and global economic foundation, we need to ensure we are enabling the future workforce with pathways in data science knowledge that prioritize equitable access to opportunity for all," said Salah Goss, senior vice president for social impact for the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth.

The partnership seeks to develop new or reframed courses created across HBCUs guided by industry needs. New computer science faculty will be hired at an AUC institution and will work across HBCUs to strengthen data-specific curriculum and programming. This partnership will expand successful AUC Data Science Initiative programs.

Dr. Talitha Washington, Ph.D., Director of the AUC Data Science Initiative, will lead collaboration with other HBCUs to create new innovations in curricula and research. "There is a growing workforce need for data scientists and other professionals who possess data science skills," said Washington. "Data science impacts everything that we do, and we need all talent at all HBCUs to drive innovations."

The $6.5 million investment builds on and is informed by Mastercard's previous work with HBCUs leveraging Mastercard's unique expertise to create industry-informed programs to increase student placement in the workforce.

Learn more about the AUC Data Science Initiative: https://datascience.aucenter.edu and to attend the Oct 18^th Mastercard partnership event: https://tinyurl.com/MastercardDSI

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FAQ

What is the partnership between Mastercard and Atlanta University Center Data Science Initiative?

Mastercard has partnered with Atlanta University Center Data Science Initiative to expand data science education and research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with a $6.5 million grant.

What will the grant be used for?

The grant will be used to support the development of new courses, hiring of new computer science faculty, and collaboration with other HBCUs to create industry-informed programs.

What are the goals of the partnership?

The partnership aims to increase the presence and employment of Black data scientists in the workforce by driving the expansion of data science at HBCUs.

How will the partnership benefit HBCUs?

The partnership will provide resources and pathways for HBCUs to innovate in data science, creating equitable access to opportunity for all students.

How does data science impact the workforce?

Data science skills are in high demand in the workforce, and there is a growing need for professionals who possess these skills in various industries.