[scikit-learn] [Data Umbrella] AFME (Africa & Middle East) scikit-learn open source sprint (scikit-learn)

Tue Dec 14 12:48:48 EST 2021

Hi Adrin,
Thanks! Can we send the below text over to NumFOCUS for their next monthly
newsletter?
If you prefer me to send the note directly to Arliss, I can do that.

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The Data Umbrella Africa & Middle East (AFME2) *scikit-learn* online sprint
was held on October 23, 2021, and the event report
<https://blog.dataumbrella.org/data-umbrella-afme2-2021-scikit-learn-sprint-report>
<https://blog.dataumbrella.org/data-umbrella-afme2-2021-scikit-learn-sprint-report>is
now available. 40 participants joined from 17 countries, and 57% were
returning contributors. Check out the report for informative plots.
===

Reshama Shaikh
she/her
Blog <https://reshamas.github.io> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/reshamas>
| LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/reshamas/> | GitHub
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On Mon, Nov 22, 2021 at 5:36 PM Adrin <adrin.jalali at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Reshama,
>
> That's a really nice report!
>
> On Mon, Nov 22, 2021 at 12:01 PM Reshama Shaikh <reshama.stat at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>> The report from the Data Umbrella Africa & Middle East sprint is here
>> [a].
>>
>> SUMMARY
>> - 40 people joined
>> - 17 countries represented
>> - 57% were returning contributors
>>
>> There are a lot of good plots in the report. This is one of the first
>> times I've examined attrition more closely, related to gender and country.
>>
>> Thanks to everyone on the Data Umbrella and scikit-learn teams for their
>> assistance in making this happen!
>>
>> [a]:
>> https://blog.dataumbrella.org/data-umbrella-afme2-2021-scikit-learn-sprint-report
>>
>> Best,
>> Reshama
>> ---
>> Reshama Shaikh
>> she/her
>> Blog <https://reshamas.github.io> | Twitter
>> <https://twitter.com/reshamas> | LinkedIn
>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/reshamas/> | GitHub
>> <https://github.com/reshamas>
>>
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>>
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 8:00 AM Reshama Shaikh <reshama.stat at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>> At this time, we have a few spots open for the upcoming October 23
>>> online scikit-learn sprint organized by Data Umbrella.
>>>
>>> If you reside outside of the Africa and Middle East region, you are now
>>> able to apply.
>>> https://afme2021rc.dataumbrella.org/home
>>>
>>> Note 1:  we offer a stipend of $10 USD to cover the cost of internet
>>> access, and you can indicate such on your application.
>>>
>>> Note 2:  if you need a translator, please indicate so on your
>>> application.
>>>
>>> Key Notes:
>>> a)  There is a pre-sprint event on Saturday October 16 from 5-6pm EAT.
>>> This pre-sprint event is *optional* and an opportunity to answer any
>>> questions in general and aid in setting up your virtual environment.
>>>
>>> b)  Sprint is on *Saturday, October 23 at 5pm - 9pm EAT (East Africa
>>> Time) *on our Discord server.
>>>
>>> c)  There is a post-sprint event on Saturday November 23 from 5-6pm
>>> EAT.  This post-sprint event is *optional* and an opportunity to ask the
>>> core devs questions on open pull requests.
>>>
>>> d)  There is 3-4 hours of pre-work for the sprint.    Here is the
>>> checklist:  https://afme2021rc.dataumbrella.org/about/prep-work
>>>
>>> Please feel free to send any questions to me off the mailing list.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Reshama
>>> Reshama Shaikh
>>> she/her
>>> Blog <https://reshamas.github.io> | Twitter
>>> <https://twitter.com/reshamas> | LinkedIn
>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/reshamas/> | GitHub
>>> <https://github.com/reshamas>
>>>
>>> Data Umbrella <https://www.dataumbrella.org>
>>> NYC PyLadies
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>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Sep 25, 2021 at 5:05 PM Reshama Shaikh <reshama.stat at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>> Data Umbrella is organizing a scikit-learn sprint for this October 23,
>>>> with a focus on **Africa and the Middle East**.  This event is free.
>>>>
>>>> A sprint is a 4-hour hands-on hackathon where we work on beginner
>>>> issues in the scikit-learn GitHub repository.  Participants will be paired
>>>> with another person.  There will be core contributors available to answer
>>>> any questions.
>>>>
>>>> Event website is:  https://afme2021rc.dataumbrella.org
>>>> We encourage folks to read the website and then complete the
>>>> application.
>>>>
>>>> The event can be shared in these ways:
>>>> - Retweet:  https://twitter.com/DataUmbrella/status/1435972074842034184
>>>> - Share post on LinkedIn:
>>>> https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6841738994305294336/
>>>>
>>>> Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Reshama Shaikh
>>>> she/her
>>>>
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