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“It's not a matter of should we all get involved in data or data science - it's which aspect of data science am I interested in, based on my culture, my background, my beliefs, and what's important to me. And so I think that's the beginning of introducing someone to data science, is showing them how you use it every single day.”

In this episode, we’re chatting with Kari Jordan, the Executive Director of the Carpentries. Throughout the conversation, Jordan emphasizes the importance of building a shared understanding of data science terminology and creating an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere. She highlights the significance of partnerships and the potential for data scientists to make a positive impact on a broad range of issues, which students can choose from based upon their interests. Above all, Jordan emphasizes the importance of equity within the data science community, providing increased access to everyone, no matter their background or learning style.

“Data science is for everyone. It really is. It is nothing to be coveted or held to yourself. That's one reason why I believe that open access journals, open source material, open source education, is not to be a secret. You have to collaborate in order to make change happen. And in order to get a diversity of perspectives and ideas, you need other people's opinions, and you need their expertise. No one person knows at all. And so if you're an educator, I would just encourage you to create an atmosphere that's conducive to collaboration. Because those collaborative data science projects are the ones that really change the world.”

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