MSD Datathon 2023

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As part of the MSD Datathon, participants will use their data science skills to solve complex problems related to human and animal health and wellness. Top-performing teams will win USD$25,000 in cash prizes. The competition is entirely free and all invited participants will also be eligible for networking and job opportunities at Merck.

We are hosting a virtual webinar on Thursday, April 20th at 7:30PM IST Pune Time/2PM UK Time to introduce interested participants to senior leaders at MSD Data Science and get an engaging opportunity to ask questions and network with: 

  • Richard Dobis, Director for Informatics IT
  • Gopinath Bhagavathula, Associate Director for Product Development
  • Upal Roy, Associate Director for Global Commercial Assessment & Forecasting
  • Aaditya Kurde, Associate Director in Data Science
  • Suneet Taparia, Associate Director for Data Solutions

We’ll also share an overview on the competition details, including the application process.

REGISTRATION LINK FOR WEBINAR

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Hack ‘N’ Jam by Projectset

Hack ‘n’ Jam is a virtual, Week long, team-based event in which participants studying areas such as Game Design and Art, Game Development and Animation are invited to participate in a week of events hosted my sponsors as well as take part in the final event, the Game jam. This event has a specific focus on bringing students and gaming industry professionals together in a space where they can network through mentor schemes and make career connections from a variety of events hosted. Alongside this, there is also an opportunity for companies to view CVs, portfolios and distribute recruitment media! 

Countdown week: This is the run-up week to the game jam. This week will consist of a multitude of events from sponsors, which include events such as: skills workshops, Q&A’s, product/app demos and more! This countdown week is available to anyone that has an interest in gaming or the tech industry. So feel free to come along! Countdown week runs from Monday 20th February to Friday 24th February

Game jam: This is the main event of our hackathon. Teams will be given the choice of multiple Secret Challenges to pick from, provided by us and sponsors. You’ll then have 48 hours to create a game that will be judged by a panel of industry professionals. Upon completion of this project, you’ll receive a certificate that will look awesome on your CV!

You’ll have from 5pm on Friday the 24th of February to 5pm on Sunday the 26th of February to design, create and submit you games.

Read more and sign up here

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Global Data Science Competition 2022

Closing the Global Skills Gap

In the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the great resignation, and continued technological disruption, labour markets worldwide are becoming less resilient. Paradoxically, the issue is not so much on the demand side but on the supply side: people have either exited the labour force or are not trained with the right skills to meet rapidly evolving demand. According to one study, the global skills gap could reach 85 million by 2030 – with the world’s 1.3 billion youth between 18 and 24 years being particularly vulnerable to this widening skills gap.

Your team will be tasked by the Secretary General of the United Nations to provide deep data analysis and modelling on the resolution proposed to address this burning issue before a special meeting with the Ministers of Education and Labour from around the World.

Eligibility

  • Those available to join the firm over the coming months or final year students seeking a full time position post graduation.
  • Five teams will be shortlisted to compete and present their findings in January 2023.
  • A maximum of 2-3 Participants per team.
  • Anticipated time commitment: 16 hours.

Graduate Opportunity & Reward

Fast Track Recruitment

1st Place: 1000euro              2nd Place: 750euro               3rd Place: 400euro

Timeline
23 Nov: Competition Launch

20 Dec: Deadline for Applications

22 Dec: Realease of Assignment Brief

13 Jan: Deadline of Presentation Submission

16-20 Jan: Final Presentations

Click here to apply

About Us
We are a global advisory firm known for their ability to respond to global challenges rapidly and incisively. We use the most advanced tools and technology and combine them with our team of leading international experts to engage decision-makers in tackling society’s most significant challenges. We are recognized for our rapid decision support, innovation, data science algorithms and deep policy expertise. We are specialists in “connecting the dots” between policy, business and enhancing the lives of citizens

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The Bending Spoons EmployAbility Computer Science Scholarship

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Technology is synonymous with progress. Yet those who have a disability, neurodivergence, mental health, or other long-term health condition encounter many obstacles to establishing a successful career in tech. That’s why we are so excited to be working with Bending Spoons on this scholarship, as part of their commitment to help and inspire students on their journey into the tech industry. Bending Spoons is one of Europe’s leading tech companies. Giving back is at the heart of the Bending Spoons’ mission, and the company strives to deliver products and opportunities that help others. Adamant that a career in tech should be for anyone, Bending Spoons is committed to making the path into the industry a little more accessible.

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Who can apply?

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Have a disability, mental health or long term health condition (which includes dyslexia, dyspraxia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, diabetes, epilepsy, depression, anxiety disorders, and any other physical or mental impairments or health conditions)
  • Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited university in Europe for the 2023-2024 academic year
  • Be studying computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or a closely related technical field
  • Demonstrate a strong academic record
  • Have a clear passion for computer science

Application Process

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application through EmployAbility which includes:

  • General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities)
  • Resume/CV
  • Academic transcripts from your current and prior institutions (if you have earned a prior degree)
  • One letter of reference from a professor, instructor, adviser or supervisor
  • Responses to a series of questions about your passion for and ability in computer science

Recipients will be selected based on the overall strength of their essays and application materials compared to the entire applicant pool. Please ensure that your chosen referees are aware of your application and are ready to supply you with the reference.

How to apply

Please note that candidates should apply via EmployAbility’s site. You will not be able to apply directly via Bending Spoons. Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the application process with EmployAbility, including mitigating circumstances which have affected your academic and/or work experiences, please contact us at bendingspoons@employ-ability.org.uk.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, 29 January, 2023 at 11:59 PM GMT

Apply for scholarship.

Read more about the scholarship here.

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Opportunity for Exceptional Women in Tech

Zinc are seeking women in tech to join their next Venture Builder! The VC company, which exists to build and scale a brand-new way to solve the world’s most important societal problems, grants the Rose Acton Award to one exceptional woman tech Founder on every Venture Builder. Zinc recently launched their sixth Venture Builder with the mission to transform people’s financial resilience and empower them to turn uncertainty into opportunityThe Venture Builder is a full-time, 12-month platform that supports 70 talented individuals to create impactful, scalable change in the world by building commercial businesses from scratch. Their sixth Venture Builder will start in April 2023 in Zinc’s London HQ.

Zinc offers individuals on the Venture Builder:

🚀A cohort of 70 world-class talented people from which to find their co-Founder

🚀 Investment of up to ~£250,000 

🚀 Access to an extensive and active network of experts, mentors, coaches and investors, plus Zinc’s in-house R&D team

🚀 A £12,000 stipend for the first 6 months

🚀 Free working space in central London to collaborate, learn and build

They are seeking exceptional women in technology for this cohort and will grant the Rose Acton Award to one of them. The award is named after their former colleague Rose, who believed strongly in financial inclusion and the empowerment of women through technology. Rose sadly passed away in 2020. 

The recipient must display Rose’s attributes of passion, grit and courage, and will receive:

⚡An additional £12,000 stipend across the first six months of Zinc’s Venture Builder to assist with living costs

⚡An additional six-month personal stipend

⚡A full year of individual support as they find their co-Founder and establish their business

Applications for the Rose Acton Award are open now 

Applicants must first apply for the Venture Builder.

If you know a woman who would be a great candidate for the Rose Acton Award, please refer them here.

If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Cara Vaitilingam at cara@zinc.vc.

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