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Mar 8, 2024

Equitech Scholar from Lebanon awarded a scholarship to pursue masters in Data and Public Policy at École Polytechnique

Feb 23, 2024

Using data to understand global Deaths of Despair: An Equitech alumna's research

Dec 20, 2023

From Investment Banking to Public Health: An alumna’s transition into the Development Sector

Dec 15, 2023

Civic Tech Institute alumnus from Pakistan wants to work at the convergence of data and policy

Dec 7, 2023

Data Science in Development: A Bangladeshi alumna’s professional journey

Nov 24, 2023

Civic Tech Institute alumna reflects on her journey with Equitech Futures

Nov 15, 2023

Equitech Alumnus wins Global PhD Fellowship in Computer Science at NYU

Nov 9, 2023

Equitech Futures and Rhodes Trust at the University of Oxford Launch New Collaboration to Support the Next Generation of Global Technologists Working for the Public Good

Oct 27, 2023

Togolese alumnus Apollinaire Abi receives the prestigious Kabir Banerjee Pre-doctoral Fellowship

Oct 20, 2023

How Tech Education and Upskilling can meet this AI moment

Oct 17, 2023

A shift in perspective towards AI comprehension - Equitech alum now seeks the potential for impact in every emerging technology.

Oct 13, 2023

Do Androids dream of killing Tom Cruise?

Sep 25, 2023

Embracing Lifelong Learning: this alum from India believes it’s never too late to learn

Sep 18, 2023

Learning in the Midst of a Coup: Alumna Hager Adil reflects on her journey in AI during political turmoil

Sep 7, 2023

Paraguayan alum Horacio Baez wants to use data to make public policy more effective

Sep 5, 2023

Combating gender bias in ChatGPT and LLMs

Aug 21, 2023

Equitech Scholar from Nepal praises Abhilash Mishra’s mentorship as one of her biggest takeaways

Jul 14, 2023

“You just need one person who believes in you, supports you, and can be a good mentor for you,” says Applied Data Institute alumna from Indonesia

Jul 6, 2023

“Once you find like-minded changemakers, hold on to them tightly,” says inaugural Equitech Scholar

Jun 30, 2023

A review of 'Power and Progress' by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson

Jun 28, 2023

How ready are we for the next pandemic? Equitech Scholar reports from Rhodes Policy Summit

Jun 20, 2023

Malawian Scholar headed to MIT following pre-doctoral research on voter fraud and misinformation

Jun 15, 2023

“If you make yourself 1% better every day, it will make for remarkable results,” says Rise Finalist from Kenya

Jun 7, 2023

"Listening to my fellow Equitech Scholars motivated me to learn more," says UCLA graduate Hy Dao

May 31, 2023

Rise Global Winner develops machine learning model to detect signs of elephant poaching and safeguard against extinction

May 19, 2023

"You will see you can be more and you can do more," says Nigerian alumna Gift Wilfred Enang

May 9, 2023

“The big idea is getting out of your comfort zone,” says Applied Data Institute alumna Hillary Tran

Apr 18, 2023

Equitech Scholar contributes to changing two laws in Nepal

Apr 10, 2023

Equitech Scholar traces her journey from the humanities to civic tech

Apr 3, 2023

NawiriTech, company founded by Equitech Futures alumni, empowers young people in Africa to develop data skills

Mar 27, 2023

Equitech Scholar wins prestigious Clarendon Scholarship to attend the University of Oxford

Mar 20, 2023

I'm Leaving Planet Earth: An alumna's experience at the Nairobi IRL

Mar 13, 2023

Abby Thompson, new Alumni Network Manager, recalls her experiences at the Nairobi IRL

Community. Collaboration. Connection. These key components encompassed an unforgettable weekend I experienced, attending Equitech Futures’ first ever IRL (In Real Life) conference event in Nairobi, Kenya! After joining the team as Alumni Network Manager in November 2022, I quickly became immersed in this challenging and inspiring world of technology for social impact.
Oct 31, 2022

Top 3 Ways to Reimagine Data Science Education for Social Impact

Oct 12, 2022

Equitech Futures launches inaugural “IRL” retreat in New Delhi for alumni from India and Nepal

Oct 8, 2022

Equitech Scholar Vedang Tarare believes lawyers need to understand AI - not fear it

Sep 14, 2022

High School leaders consider the future of AI with Rise and Equitech Futures

Aug 30, 2022

Equitech Futures launches new scholars program to support emerging global innovators

Aug 14, 2022

No Innovator Left Behind: How Equitech Futures uses philanthropic capital to maximize impact

Jul 12, 2022

Equitech Futures alumna receives prestigious Geh Deinen Weg Scholarship in Germany

Jul 7, 2022

Building the Future: Celebrating the Equitech Scholars alumni

Mar 11, 2022

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