NSDC Chapter – Caribbean Islands Community

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Caribbean Islands Community Chapter

This NSDC Community Chapter based in the Caribbean Islands and is for everyone with an interest in data science and computer science. This chapter was founded in April of 2025 by staff at the University of the West Indies – St. Augustine campus in Trinidad. The Caribbean Islands Community Chapter invites all Caribbean-based students interested in strengthening their data science skills and experiences to join.

Women in Data Science Trinidad & Tobago (WiDS TT) is an affiliate of the Caribbean Islands Chapter.
Read on to learn more about upcoming activities, events, and opportunities brought to you by this group!

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Request to join the Caribbean Islands Community Chapter

Chapter Activities & Projects

Join the Movement to Empower Caribbean Data Leaders!

Spotlight Talk Recap

Seeing Data Differently: Making Insights Meaningful with Online Tools

The latest WiDS Trinidad and Tobago Spotlight Talk featured Ms. Toni-Marie Noel, Data Quality Analyst at CIBC Caribbean and creator of Tech Talk With Toni.

Toni-Marie guided participants through creating a dataset on Trinidadian doubles vendors using the Google Maps API and Python, cleaning and enriching data in Google Sheets, and building visual dashboards in Looker Studio. She also demonstrated ChatGPT prompt engineering techniques, highlighting how AI and curiosity can unlock powerful data stories.

The session emphasized data ethics, API key management, and the importance of communicating insights effectively. Participants enjoyed hands-on tutorials, code examples, and discussions on responsible data use.

Watch the full session here: youtube.com/watch?v=quarZsf6HXQ&feature=youtu.be

Resources:
Google API Tutorial | ChatGPT Tutorial | Storytelling With Data | Looker Studio | Mockaroo

Note: If you or someone you know would like to be featured in a WiDS TT Spotlight Talk (either live online or pre-recorded, open to all data enthusiasts around the global), feel free to reach out to widsttgroup@gmail.com for more information! 

WiDS Trinidad and Tobago (WiDS TT) is proud to partner with the Northeast Big Data Hub’s Caribbean Islands Community Chapter to launch the WiDS TT Summer Data Camp 2025 — a hands-on learning experience designed for students, educators, and professionals passionate about data, research, and community impact. Dive into real-world data projects, connect with regional and global mentors, and earn a certificate as you explore the power of data-driven discovery.

📅 Camp Dates: Asynchronous
📍Format: Online | Guided | Collaborative | Certificate of Participation Awarded upon successful completion

See information about the project here and be sure to fill out the National Student Data Corps (NSDC) Chapter Interest Form – Caribbean Community to get access to the Slack Channel and for more information on upcoming projects.

Chapter Leadership

Letetia Addison

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