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423: The Growth and Future of STEM in Africa

2020/12/3
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Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn

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Amanda Obidike joined us for a great discussion about her work in Nigeria and the African continent in empowering and enabling STEM education and job placement.

In this episode you will learn:

  • Life in Lagos, Nigeria [5:22]

  • Amanda’s journey to data science [7:28]

  • Case studies and example projects [13:00]

  • STEM skills and the start of STEMi [19:41]

  • What are the issues STEMi is addressing? [24:48]

  • Get involved in STEMi’s mentoring project [30:12]

  • STEMi’s results so far [36:02]

  • Amanda’s best tips for landing jobs [39:04]

  • Work in promoting education and literacy [45:19]

  • The progress of STEM in Africa [47:34]

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