Who is the intended audience for the guidance document?
Faculty and administrators of academic data science programs, in the broadest sense.
What questions will the guidance document answer?
The questions industry data scientists get most often from academia are
- What does a data scientist in your company do?
- What skills do our students need to be successful in your industry?
- How can our academic program best partner with your company to fill your staffing needs and employ our students?
How will this guidance document be used?
The authors' compiled insights and recommendations are offered to planned and existing academic data science programs.
- It will be published on the web and advertised as a resource on social networks.
- It will be a resource for the authors to use when participating on the advisory committees of specific programs.
Will my affiliation be listed?
Yes, unless you prefer otherwise.
Does my affiliated organization incur any obligations?
No. Authors are representing their own views only, not those of their respective employers.
Does being listed as an author obligate me to any follow-up duties?
No.
Who can become an author?
If you are currently or formerly employed as a data scientist (regardless of your actual job title) or are the manager of a data scientist, we welcome your contribution.
How do I become an author?
Share your ideas with the other authors in an email, a pull request or over coffee.