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

[Adrin]

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
> ---
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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
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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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