Data 101: Foundations of Data Science

Name: Data 101: Foundations of Data Science
Start: 2026-09-30T19:30:00+03:00
End: 2026-09-30T20:30:00+03:00

GDG on Campus Dedan Kimathi University of Technology - Nyeri, Kenya

Join Data 101, a beginner-friendly session kicking off the AI/ML track, exploring the basics of data science and its link to machine learning. Beth Njeri explains data, datasets, and storage essentials. Perfect for first-year students and those new to tech. No prerequisites needed. RSVP to receive the Google Meet link. Happening Wednesday, 30th September 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EAT.

Sep 30, 4:30 – 5:30 PM (UTC)

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Tech Talk / Meetup

About this event

Kick off our AI/ML track with Data 101, a beginner-friendly introduction to the world of data and how it leads into machine learning.
In this session, we will cover:
What data science is and why it matters
What data is and what datasets look like
How data is stored and organized
How data science connects to machine learning
Speaker: Beth Njeri.
Prerequisites: None. A web browser and curiosity are enough. First years and anyone new to tech are especially welcome.
RSVP to save your spot and receive the Google Meet link before the session begins!
📍 Join on Google Meet
🗓️ Wednesday, 30th September 2026, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EAT)