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Where is the event?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event is completely virtual this year! Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter for more details here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When is the event?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conference will take place on February 19 – 20 in 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How much does it cost to attend?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is free of cost for all attendees, all you have to do is register !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I do not identify as a woman, can I attend?<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Definitely ! Voices of Data Science at UMass Amherst is a diverse and inclusive event where people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am new to data science, is this still relevant to me?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yes, it is relevant to all. Being an inter-disciplinary skill, data science can be applied to any field for solving complex problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is this event only for students?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you have to be enrolled in college\/university to attend as a participant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am unable to connect and\/or listen to the talks on the Remo platform. What do I do?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, check your internet connection. In case, it still isn’t working fine, close your browser and try to join the conference again. You can find support at the help desk on Floor 1, 2, 3 of the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Will there be any disability accommodations at the event?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, all the talks in the event are supported by ASL interpreter. Please contact us at voicesofds@gmail.com for any additional support needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Will there be any networking opportunities at the event?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely, attendees will have a chance to interact with our sponsors and various other companies to learn more about jobs and internships opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do we need any additional sign up for networking session?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, no additional sign-up is needed for networking session. You only need to ‘save your spot’ on Remo platform. Day 1: https:\/\/live.remo.co\/e\/voices-of-data-science-2021-day-\/register<\/span><\/em><\/a>; Day 2: https:\/\/live.remo.co\/e\/voices-of-data-science-2021-day\u20132\/register<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We look forward to seeing you at the conference ! If you have more questions, please feel free to reach out to us<\/span><\/span><\/em> here<\/span><\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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