Istinye University and SAS, the global leader in analytics, are joining forces for a meaningful collaboration in the field of data science. This partnership, the first of its kind in Türkiye, stands out as an initiative contributing to the democratization of data science education. The SAS Introduction to Data Science Program invests in one of the professions of the future, enabling young people who wish to specialize in data science to gain access to career opportunities and achieve their goals in areas such as big data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
The launch of the educational program initiated in collaboration with SAS and Istinye University will take place on Wednesday, January 15, at the Istinye University Vadi H Campus Conference Hall. Following a presentation by Glyn Townsend, Sr. Director, SAS Education Services and Academic Programmes, a panel discussion will feature prominent speakers including Türkiye and Central Asia SAS General Manager Rasim Eğri, SAS Professional Services Board Consultant and Istinye University Faculty Member Dr. Yasemin Yücel Karasu, Istinye University Rector Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş, and President of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Muharrem Usta.
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Agenda:
9:30 - 10:00 Registration
10:00 – 10:05 Opening Speech – Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş, Rector
10:05 – 10:45 Shaping the Future: Analytics and Data Science Education for Future Generations
– Glyn Townsend, Sr. Director, Education Services and Academic Programmes, SAS Europe, Middle East, Africa and Türkiye
10:45 – 11:10 Q&A Session
Moderator: Dr. Yasemin Yücel Karasu, SAS Professional Services Council Advisor, Independent Board Member at Ingram Micro, Assis. Prof. at İstinye University
Dr. Muharrem Usta, President of the Board of Trustees
Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş, Rector
Rasim Eğri, General Manager, SAS Türkiye and Central Asia
Glyn Townsend, Sr. Director, Education Services and Academic Programmes, SAS Europe, Middle East, Africa and Türkiye
11:10 – 11:15 İstinye University and SAS Signing Ceremony