
A holistic approach to data science integration
FAIR FORWARD 2025
A BIPOC Perspectives Initiative
10/29/25 - 10/31/2025
Supported by the Open Research Community Accelerator Program and funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.


This hands-on experience will engage participants in analyzing open-source scientific and healthcare data to address real-world problems. Participants will learn how to apply the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) to ensure their research outputs contribute to transparent, reproducible science. We're prioritizing BIPOC students from HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and MSIs in our first recruitment wave, followed by working professionals from BIPOC backgrounds interested in mentorship and applying their skills for social good.
WHAT TO EXPECT
An all-virtual learning space
Informational Webinars
Workshops about:
Open source Data
Introduction to Programming
Basics of Version Control
A 3 day hackathon to help you gain
hands-on experience!
With prizes for our winning teams
Want to contribute to the initiative? Here's how!
1. Technical Mentorship
Guide teams through:
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Programming challenges and workflows
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Data visualization techniques
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GitHub collaboration
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Statistical modeling and public health analysis methods
3. Judging & Evaluation
Assess projects on:
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Technical rigor and methodology
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Reproducibility and transparency
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Real-world applicability & community impact potential
2. Challenge & Dataset Curation
Sign up here!
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Recommend compelling public datasets
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Suggest realistic, impactful problem statements
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Identify emerging research areas for fresh perspectives