ACHDS Seminar - Engaging Youth in Research: How DATAPLUS is building the next generation of African data scientists and social researchers.

ACHDS Seminar - Engaging Youth in Research: How DATAPLUS is building the next generation of African data scientists and social researchers.
-

This is a past event

DATAPLUS, a youth-led research social enterprise founded in 2021 by Rwandan university freshmen, aims to empower young individuals with practical quantitative and qualitative research skills. Through knowledge-sharing initiatives and real-world consulting experiences, DATAPLUS encourages youth participation in research and fosters a culture of research excellence. The presentation explores potential collaborations with Aberdeen University in data science, health data science, research management, and technical research skills knowledge exchange, further supporting young researchers in their academic pursuits.

Karara Benon is a Rwandan national and the CEO of Dataplus-Rwanda, a youth-led research organization. He has a research experience in areas like adult literacy, impact evaluation, gender studies, social economic development, and agriculture. Karara is passionate about youth empowerment and economic development through problem-solving research interventions.

 

Jean Damascene HAGENIMANA is a highly skilled data science professional with several years of experience in analytics, survey design, and data management. He holds a Master's degree in Data Science and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. Jean excels in quantitative and qualitative analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization. He currently works as an M&E Specialist and Data Protection Officer at CII-CHIN Ltd, leveraging data for informed decision-making and effective data utilization. 

 

All welcome! Please join us in 3.052 Polwarth or using the TEAMS link below. Feel free to forward the link to others you think may be interested.

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 361 494 623 722 Passcode: h3oXTi

Download Teams | Join on the web

Learn more | Meeting options

Speaker
Karara Benon and Jean Damascene Hagenimana
Hosted by
Lucia D'Ambruoso
Venue
Polwarth Building
Contact

Please contact achds@abdn.ac.uk if you would like any more information.