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data science fellowship
SHOW HN2014
How HN took it
4 positive, 13 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 3 critical, out of 20 comments about the project. Thread score +0.11.
Idea: 4 for, 1 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 againstExecution: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Good to see data science used for social good rather than ad optimization
From 3 comments
This is an awesome initiative. It's good to see an organization using and promoting data science for something other than "optimizing click ads." Kick some ass guys!
rlazer on HNAlways glad to see these skills put to uses besides selling products and eyeballs! Here's another fellowship using data science towards non-commercial goals (global health…
kfor on HNThis sounds amazing.
roscoebeezie on HN
Objections
Problems and projects are described too vaguely to attract analytical experts
From 2 comments
I appreciate what you guys are trying to do but I can't seen many mathematicians or statisticians applying for this unless you provide a little more information about what these…
micro_cam on HNI'm trying to offer constructive, if harsh, criticism based on my own experience which includes recruiting for similar positions and working with large and small 501(c)(3)'s. I…
micro_cam on HN
Program teaches tools rather than analytical methods
From 1 comment
I'm trying to offer constructive, if harsh, criticism based on my own experience which includes recruiting for similar positions and working with large and small 501(c)(3)'s. I…
micro_cam on HN
Nonprofit data is often messy and 4-6 months may be too short
From 1 comment
I appreciate what you guys are trying to do but I can't seen many mathematicians or statisticians applying for this unless you provide a little more information about what these…
micro_cam on HN
Requests
Describe the projects and problems in more detail
From 2 comments
I appreciate what you guys are trying to do but I can't seen many mathematicians or statisticians applying for this unless you provide a little more information about what these…
micro_cam on HNI'm trying to offer constructive, if harsh, criticism based on my own experience which includes recruiting for similar positions and working with large and small 501(c)(3)'s. I…
micro_cam on HN
Promote the fellowship on subreddits and sponsor outreach to companies
From 1 comment
To get more exposure, consider posting the fellowship to these subreddits: http://www.reddit.com/r/datascience http://www.reddit.com/r/datasets/…
murtza on HN
Questions
What does fully funded fellowship mean
From 1 comment
Can you elaborate on what a "Fully funded fellowship" means? I'm guess it's vague because you haven't figured out how much support you'll be able to provide yet?
shoyer on HN
Are there program dates and how do grad students take part
From 1 comment
I am hunting on your webpage for program dates but can't find any... how would the fellowship work if I'm a grad student?
balsam on HN
Alternatives named
DataKind
From 1 comment
For those who think this is an awesome idea, but that don't want to relocate and/or work full-time, I recommend you check out the similarly minded http://www.datakind.org/
lightcatcher on HN
Health data fellowship at IHME
From 1 comment
Always glad to see these skills put to uses besides selling products and eyeballs! Here's another fellowship using data science towards non-commercial goals (global health…
kfor on HN