Student Portfolio & Network Building (PNB) Group


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The NEBDHub invites undergraduate and graduate students from around the world with an interest in data science to the Student Portfolio & Network Building (PNB) Group! Together, we’ll explore collaboration opportunities for future data science projects, find mentors, and build our data science portfolios.

Upcoming Sessions 

January 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM (ET):
Digital Portfolio Building (Session D)

March 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM (ET):
Leadership Style Development (Session E)

May 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM (ET):
Peer Networking (Session A)

PNB LinkedIn Group

Stay in touch between meetings with the PNB LinkedIn Group! Use this space to network, discuss job and internship opportunities, chat with mentors, and learn new data science tools.

PNB Sessions Cycle

PNB hosts four types of meetings in rotation throughout the year: Peer Networking sessions, Interview Prep sessions, Professional Communications sessions, and Digital Portfolio sessionsJoin sessions at any point in the cycle to build up your professional network and interview skills!

Peer Networking Sessions

  • Meet other data scientists and create a personalized networking plan
  • Explore opportunities for team data science research
  • Find data science projects and certificate programs which will enhance your academic growth and career development

Did you miss this session? Catch up with a Personalized Networking Plan Worksheet!

Resume & Interview Prep Sessions

  • Participate in group resume reviews
  • Practice your responses to interview questions and begin building a “story library” illustrating your professional experiences
  • Receive feedback on your interview technique and approach

Did you miss this session? Catch up with an Interview Prep Worksheet!

Professional Communications Sessions

  • Discuss the unique challenges and opportunities for communication in the workplace today
  • Practice drafting professional communications to maximize your impact at work
  • Learn how to draft a compelling cover letter

Did you miss this session? Catch up with a Cover Letter Worksheet!

Digital Portfolio Building Sessions

  • Finish collecting materials and certificates for your professional portfolio
  • Learn to build a digital portfolio of your accomplishments on GitHub
  • Develop a personal brand and post your portfolio on LinkedIn or your website

Leadership Styles Sessions

  • Learn how to confidently and effectively lead teams in the workplace
  • Discover your unique leadership style and practice discussing your abilities in interviews
  • Try different leadership styles and get peer feedback on your approach

Informational Interviews

  • Learn what an Informational Interview is 
  • Identify potential interviewees 
  • Prepare well-researched questions for your interviewee and know when to follow up
Join the PNB’s LinkedIn Group to broaden your network!

Future PNB Sessions

What other professional development topics are you curious about? How can our team help you prepare for your career in data science?

If you have an idea for a future PNB Session, drop us a note at contact@nebdhub.org!

Mentorship Mondays

With support from the National Student Data Corps (NSDC), the PNB Group’s LinkedIn Channel hosts weekly Mentorship Mondays – conversations about the future of data science with STEM enthusiasts of all ages, professions, and education levels from across the U.S. and beyond!

Each week, our team poses a question to the community (e.g., “How can I differentiate myself in a tough job market?” or “How do I effectively discuss my research in an interview?”). PNB members and our team of mentors weigh in, sharing their experiences as data science professionals.

Meet the Mentors!

Mentors come from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, but all share an enthusiasm for data science and a desire to foster the next generation of data scientists.

Amrith Arunachalam
Senior AI Engineer, Optimal Dynamics
Edwood Brice
Data Scientist, MassMutual
Sanket Bhandari
Data Science Research Scholar, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Sneha Dahiya
E-Mobility Technical Associate, Orange and Rockland Utilities
Jessica Elzey
BS Agribusiness, Brigham Young University
John Ellis
Adjunct Professor, Southern New Hampshire University
Logan Havern
Founder and CEO, Datalogz
LinkedIn
Florence Hudson
Co-PI and Executive Director, Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub
LinkedIn
Meghana Joshi
Data & Applied Science, Microsoft
Gabby Nyirjesy
Climate & Sustainability Data Scientist, IBM
Dashansh Prajapati
AVP Data Scientist, BNP Paribas
William Rondon
WatsonX Subject Matter Expert, IBM
LinkedIn
Emily Rothenberg
NSDC Program Coordinator, Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub
LinkedIn
Zhen Xia
Strategic Project Manager, Scale AI
Hannah Yang
Machine Learning Engineer, Magnite

Host your own PNB Workshop!

Are you looking for a leadership opportunity? Would you like to host a PNB session for a small group of students in your community? Our team has created free PNB Workshop toolkits for general use. Download your Workshop toolkit below (.zip) to get started. 

Questions? Email us at contact@nebigdatahub.org! 

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Toolkit coming soon!

Toolkit coming soon!

Prepare for a Data Science Career

Use the below resources to jumpstart your data science and STEM career between PNB meetings!

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NSDC Career Central Resources

Build your data science career with these professional development materials from the National Student Data Corps.

Data Science Resource Repository

Use the DSRR to find data science learning and research tools, articles, data sets, and more!

NSDC Data Science Projects

Complete data science projects and receive digital certificates for your professional portfolio with the National Student Data Corps.

CIC Student Paper Challenge

Explore the current state of COVID-19 research across STEM disciplines and submit a paper to the COVID Information Commons.

NSDC Data Science Symposium

Create and present original data science research, connect with data science mentors, and expand your peer network with the National Student Data Corps.

Transportation Data Science Project

Develop data-driven recommendations on road safety with the Department of Transportation. Find mentors and receive a certificate of completion.
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The PNB Group is global!

PNB members are:

  • An international cohort of 1,200+ individuals
  • Based at 360+ schools and professional organizations
  • Located in the U.S., Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Ghana, Grenada, India, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, Senegal, South Korea, and the UK.
  •  A mix of undergraduate students (37%), graduate students (34%), working professionals (4%), or recent graduates (10%). 
  
Join our next session to network with your peers and learn about collaboration opportunities while strengthening your professional skills!

Stay Connected

Email us at contact@nebigdatahub.org with any inquiries or questions.

Other ways to stay connected with the NEBDHub community: