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 and learn how to build our data science portfolios. We are now over 1,150 members strong and are located at 360+ schools in 14 different countries.

Upcoming Sessions 

January 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM (ET): Digital Portfolio session

Register for the January 10th Session

PNB Meetings Cycle

PNB hosts four types of meetings in rotation throughout the academic year: Peer Networking sessions, Interview Prep sessions, Professional Communications sessions, and Digital Portfolio sessions. Join sessions at any point in the cycle to build up your professional network and interview skills!
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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 in May 2024? Catch up by completing a Personalized Networking Plan Worksheet!

Download a Personalized Networking Plan Worksheet
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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 in August 2024? Catch up with our Interview Prep Worksheet and learn how to build your story library!

Download an Interview Prep Worksheet
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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 in October 2024? Catch up by reviewing our Cover Letter Worksheet!

Download the Cover Letter Worksheet
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Digital Portfolio 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
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Requesting Informational Interviews (Asynchronous Mini Session)
  • Learn what an Informational Interview is (and is not)
  • Get a step-by-step guide on how to identify potential interviewees and reach out to them
  • Prepare well-researched questions for your interviewee and know when to follow up
Coming September 23 – 27, 2024! Join our LinkedIn Group to follow this week-long Mini Session and receive daily prompts on to broaden your data science network with Informational Interviews!
Join the PNB LinkedIn Group
Download the Session Infographic
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PNB LinkedIn Group

In between meetings, PNB members can stay in touch via a private LinkedIn Group. We’ll use this space to network, discuss job and internship opportunities, and learn new data science tools. Join today to become a part of the PNB Community!

Join the PNB LinkedIn Group

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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Advert to host a Session A meeting
Download the Session A Toolkit
Advert to host a Session B meeting
Download the Session B Toolkit
Advert to host a Session C meeting
Download the Session C Toolkit
Advert to host a Session D meeting

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.
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Data Science Resource Repository

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

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

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

The 1,150+ members of the Portfolio & Network Building Group live, work, and study at 360+ colleges and universities in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Grenada, India, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, and the UK. Most members are undergraduate students (36%) while others are graduate students (34%) or have recently graduated from their university programs (13%).
Members have a strong passion for AI & Computer Science (58%). Other interests include Public Health, Medicine & COVID (13%) and Math, Finance & Business (14%).
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: