The remit of the Data Science section (DSS) is to be a professional body that represents data scientists in the UK. The DSS will organise meetings for a broad range of attendees and generate outputs that are aimed at:
- Promoting good practice by addressing what good Data Science looks like (with exemplars) and what it does not look like.
- Promoting the statistical aspects of Data Science / reinforcing the statistical framework
- Being a trusted voice on Data Science for employers, including inputting to consultation exercises
- Supporting the Data Science community throughout the UK
- Supporting the pipeline and career development of data scientists and statisticians by elevating skill sets to work in the modern world
- Supporting important emerging topics such as ethics, privacy, algorithmic responsibility and personalization - lifting the quality of the conversation
- Fostering multi-disciplinary connections and the exchanging of ideas
Ways to get in get in touch with the Data Science Section:
- Slack: https://rssdatascience.slack.com
- LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/11150048/
- Github: https://github.com/rssdatascience
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/RSS_DSS