Bethanyjep introduces a community event series focused on applying AI in practical ways to data science and machine learning learning paths, featuring GitHub Copilot demos and Microsoft-led curriculums.

Practical Ways to Use AI in Your Data Science and ML Journey

Are you ready to transform your approach from just reading theory to actively engaging in hands-on AI learning? Bethanyjep has announced a set of interactive Discord-based events designed for early-career and aspiring data scientists and machine learning practitioners. This series builds on Microsoft’s open-source curriculums and emphasizes actionable skills, collaboration, and responsible AI use.

Why You Should Join

  • Guided Pathways: Progress from Microsoft’s Data Science for Beginners and Machine Learning for Beginners curriculums into an interactive learning community hosted on the Azure AI Foundry Discord.
  • Expert Support: Access real-time office hours, curated study plans, and direct feedback from experienced moderators and Microsoft MVPs.
  • Hands-On AI Skills: Discover ways to leverage AI to supercharge your learning—see demos, participate in curriculum AMAs, and get practical with Copilot.
  • Peer Collaboration: Connect with fellow learners for project work, sharing experiences, and troubleshooting challenges.

Event Highlights

Data Science AMA 1

  • Theme: Learning Data Science with AI, responsibly.
  • Date: Thursday, 18 September (10AM PST 1PM ET 5PM GMT 8PM EAT)
  • Details: Get a curriculum overview, discuss integrating AI into study routines, and ask questions around responsible AI adoption. Join Link

Machine Learning AMA 2

  • Theme: Learning Machine Learning with AI, responsibly.
  • Date: Tuesday, 23 September (10AM PST 1PM ET 5PM GMT 8PM EAT)
  • Details: Participate in hands-on AI demos, analyze a classifier, and join collaborative peer sessions. Join Link

Showcase 1: GitHub Copilot for Data Science

  • Theme: Hands-on AI Agents for Data Scientists
  • Date: Thursday, 25 September (10AM PST 1PM ET 5PM GMT 8PM EAT)
  • Details: Learn about Copilot’s advanced integrations in Python and Jupyter Notebooks, customizing agents, and expanding analysis workflows. Join Link

How to Get Involved

What Makes This Program Different?

  • Discord-first interaction, fostering deeper community engagement
  • Activities directly tied to open-source Microsoft curriculums
  • Focus on practical, AI-powered skills, not just theory
  • Provision of resources like notebooks, prompt cards, and recap templates

Resources

Whether you’re a newcomer or advancing your data science skills, this program is structured to help you go beyond the basics with real-world AI tools and a collaborative Microsoft community.

Author: bethanyjep

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