Practical ways to use AI in your Data Science and ML journey

Are you ready to take your learning from “just reading” to “actively doing”? We are launching a series of interactive events designed to help you bridge the gap between theory and practice, connect with peers, and learn directly from experts, all in a vibrant, supportive Discord community. The series will guide you on practical ways to use AI in your learning journey with Data Science and Machine Learning.

Join the series on Discord at: https://aka.ms/ds4beginners/discord 

Why You Should Join

• Guided Pathways: Move seamlessly from the popular Data Science for Beginners and Machine Learning for Beginners curriculums to interact with fellow learners in the Azure AI Foundry Discord community. We’ve designed study plans, office hours sessions, and showcases so you can learn, ask questions, and get feedback in real time.
• Practical AI Skills: See how Artificial Intelligence can supercharge your learning. .
• Community & Collaboration: Find peer learners with similar goals, collaborate on projects, and get support from experienced moderators and MVPs.

Machine Learning AMA 1

• Theme: Learning Machine Learning with AI, responsibly.
• Date: Tuesday, 23 September (10AM PST | 1PM ET | 5PM GMT | 8PM EAT)
• What to Expect: Curriculum overview, hands-on AI demos, critique and correct a simple classifier, and peer collaboration.
• Link: https://aka.ms/learnwithai/ml 

Data Science AMA 2

• Theme: Learning Data Science with AI, responsibly.
• Date: Tuesday, 30 September (10AM PST | 1PM ET | 5PM GMT | 8PM EAT)
• What to Expect: Curriculum overview, integrating AI into your learning, live Q&A, and practical tips for responsible AI use.
• Link: https://aka.ms/learnwithai/ds 

Showcase 1: GitHub Copilot for Data Science

• Theme: Hands-on AI Agents for Data Scientists
• Date: Thursday, 25 September (10AM PST | 1PM ET | 5PM GMT | 8PM EAT)
• What to Expect: Learn to use Copilot’s advanced features in Python and Jupyter Notebooks, customize agents, and extend your analyses.
• Link: https://aka.ms/learnwithai/agents 

How to Get Involved

• Join the Discord Channels:
  • https://aka.ms/ds4beginners/discord
  • https://aka.ms/ml4beginners/discord
• Prepare: Make sure you have a GitHub account, VS Code, Data Wrangler, ready for hands-on sessions.

What Makes This Program Different?

• Discord first learning: Experience higher engagement and deeper connections.
• Curriculum-anchored activities: Every event is designed to build on what you’ve learned in the open-source curriculums.
• AI-powered study plans and resources: Get starter notebooks, prompt cards, and recap templates to accelerate your progress.

Resources

• Hands-on workshop: https://aka.ms/ds-agents 
• Data Science for beginner's curriculum: https://aka.ms/ds4beginners  
• Machine Learning for beginner's curriculum: https://aka.ms/ml4beginners  

Ready to transform your learning journey?

Join us for these exciting events and join us in the Azure AI Foundry Discord community. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your skills, there’s a place for you here!