Data Forge 2023

HerWILL organized their signature Data Science program: Data Forge 2023 consisting of workshops and a contest across the globe in December 2023 in collaboration with the National Student Data Corps (NSDC) HerWILL Chapter. The program consisted of a series of custom-made workshops to give an in-depth overview of Data Science to the participants and an intense 72-hour Datathon.

The Winners’ Experience:

Mashiyat Mahjabin Prapty: NLP was a new field for me before this datathon. I learnt a lot in the workshops and tried to apply the newly learnt knowledge in the datathon. Thanks to HerWill and NSDC for giving me this opportunity. I enjoyed participating very much.

Muniza Alam: Participating in the Data Forge 2023 contest was an enlightening journey into the realm of data science. As an EEE undergrad with limited coursework related to data science, this 3 day long workshop & contest strengthened my base & clarified many queries. The workshop covered crucial aspects of Natural Language Processing (NLP), decoding data and classification using supervised learning. The hands-on experience during class, as well as the contest, allowed me to craft unique projects for my portfolio, enhancing both my practical skills and theoretical understanding. The instructor was super helpful and well-informed regarding errors & troubleshooting. This is a comprehensive package that adds immense value to my learning experience.

Deen Mohammad: I've had the incredible privilege of participating in Data Forge 2023 by HerWill, an experience that I will remember for a long time. After three days of rigorous training sessions on natural language processing, this competition was a chance to buzz with creativity. The workshops were informative and gave hands-on data science learning experiences to all participants. I am delighted to win the second runner up position at the competition and to be part of this supportive community with a great passion for data science. I greatly appreciate the organizers dedication and initiative to provide a wonderful platform, especially for women around the world, to learn data science and transform their careers.