Data Umbrella: 2021 Africa & Middle East scikit-learn open source sprint
October 23, 2021 (Saturday)
3pm-7pm (WAT *)
5pm-9pm (EAT *, AST *)
* WAT = West Africa Time
* EAT = East Africa Time
* AST = Arabic Standard Time
#ScikitLearnSprint
#opensource
We are excited to announce our 2021 scikit-learn open source sprint! The scikit-learn sprint is a hands-on "hackathon" where we work on issues in the scikit-learn GitHub repo and learn to contribute to open source.
This event is by application, and applications are processed on a rolling basis.
OUR GOAL: This sprint is focused on increasing the participation of folks in scikit-learn from Africa and Middle East region.
WHEN: Saturday, October 23, 2021
APPLICATION CLOSES ON: Extended to October 17, 2021. If you need internet data packages, please indicate that on your application. We will cover the costs. You can contact us at data.umbrella.dei@gmail.com
TIME:
New York time: 10am - 2pm
West Africa time: 3pm - 7pm
Paris time: 4pm - 8pm
East Africa time: 5pm - 9pm
WHERE: ONLINE
Reference: Time Converter
1. Follow the Code of Conduct and contribute to creating a professional, welcoming and inclusive environment.
2. Must have a GitHub account.
3. Must have working knowledge of Python.
4. Must have some knowledge and experience using scikit-learn, the Python machine learning library.
5. It is helpful to have some familiarity with Git.
6. It will take you 2 to 4 hours of prep work prior to the sprint.
Read through this website for full information (including Prep Work) and then submit application.
Andreas Mueller
Reshama Shaikh
Andreas Mueller
Reshama Shaikh
Mariatta Wijaya
Melissa Weber
Thomas Fan
There is no charge for the sprint. We ask you to donate here a nominal amount ($5 to $10) or more (depending on your budget) to support open source and future sprints.
