Data Science Diversity Scholarship

Diversity in tech and data science is sorely lacking as the chart to the right shows. Diversity data and research shows that the tech and data science sector recruitment processes reflects unconscious bias. The bias is a key driver of the lack of diversity in tech, including data science, data engineering and data analytics fields. Ethnic minorities such as African Americans and Hispanics represent less than 12% of Data Scientists and less than 7% of all tech jobs. The reasons for this lack of data science industry diversity are many, including natural interviewer bias, lack of access to strong STEM subject programs, lack of exposure to computing technology and a lack of role models. A critical benefit of QuantHub’s skill assessment platform is its potential to reduce bias in the recruitment process and therefore increase diversity in tech and analytical teams. We also know that diversity in data science teams is critical to success. We’re committed to providing employers with a skill assessment tool that enables unbiased and objective hiring processes.

How to Apply for the Diversity in Data Science Scholarship:
Applicants will be asked to answer a series of questions and to demonstrate achievement, leadership, and initiative in the field of data science. You are also asked to submit 1 letter of reference with your application.

The deadline to submit your application is May 1, 2020. Award will be announced June 1, 2020.

For questions contact scholarships@quanthub.com.

To this effect, we are offering a $1,000 scholarship award to support diversity in the data science field.