Prince Afriyie / Data Science

Data can be used in many ways. It can be used to tell the truth and create equity in more homogenous spaces. Conversely, it can be used to make specious arguments about truths and thereby creating and/or enforcing binning and inequity. The discipline of Data Science plays a crucial role in social justice issues as telling stories correctly through data can uplift the voices of those who are often silenced.  

Professor Afriyie will enlist a small group of diverse students from his courses to give them exposure to research in Statistics and Data Science. More specifically, students will read and critique various literature where statistical visualizations have been used, positively or negatively, in analyzing data relating to social justice and human rights. Regular discussion meetings with students will be held informally over lunch/dinners. As a consequence, Professor Afriyie hopes to also serve as a mentor to these students.  

Fall 2023  

4-5 Discussion sessions on Data Science articles over lunch or dinner with students : $800  

Spring 2024  

6 - 7 Discussion sessions on Data Science articles over lunch or dinner with students: $1200

Summer 2024  

3 - 4 Discussion sessions on Data Science articles over lunch or dinner with students :$600