Diversity & Inclusion in Scientific Computing (DISC)

DISC Program Mission

NumFOCUS recognizes that the open source data science community is currently highly homogenous. We believe that diverse contributors and community members produce better science and better projects. NumFOCUS strives to help create a more diverse community through initiatives and programming devoted to increasing participation by and inclusion of underrepresented people.

NumFOCUS Diversity Statement

NumFOCUS welcomes and encourages participation in our community by people of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to promoting and sustaining a culture that values mutual respect, tolerance, and learning, and we work together as a community to help each other live out these values.

For a more detailed explication of NumFOCUS’s position on diversity in the community, see the Diversity Appendix.

Get Involved

We invite the community to learn more about DISC initiatives by joining the DISC community mailing list

DISC Mailing List

Code of Conduct

We expect all NumFOCUS community members to abide by the Code of Conduct.

DISCOVER Cookbook

The DISC Committee has worked to curate a community-authored cookbook on how to organize diverse and inclusive events, called the DISCOVER Cookbook (Diverse & Inclusive Spaces and Conferences: Overall Vision and Essential Resources).

We encourage the community to make use of, and contribute to, this great resource!

View the Cookbook

DISC Committee

The DISC Committee is a volunteer committee established by the NumFOCUS Board of Directors. You can read more about the committee’s role and responsibilities in the charter.

DISC Steering Committee Members

2024-2026 Term

  • Anita Ihuman
  • Emma Saroyan
  • Eloisa Elias Tran
  • Kweyakie Blebo
  • Melissa Mendonça
  • Rashid Mvk (Ex-Secretary, former committee member)

DISC Steering Committee Emeritus Members

2022-2024 Term:
  • Tania Allard (Co-chair)
  • Melissa Mendonça (Co-chair)
  • Ana Ruvalcaba
  • Tereza Iofciu
  • Noa Tamir
  • Rachel Malbin
  • Mark Mikofski
  • Mariana Meireles
  • Katrina Riehl (NumFOCUS Board of Directors)
2019-2021 Term:
  • Hannah Aizenman
  • Melissa Ferrari
  • Katrina Riehl (NumFOCUS Board of Directors)
  • Ana Ruvalcaba
2018-2020 Term:
  • Samuel Brice
  • Leonie Mueck
  • Madicken Munk
2017-2019 Term:
  • Julie Hollek
  • Jennifer Klay
  • Julia Meinwald
  • Reshama Shaikh
2017 Term:
  • Tobi Bosede
  • Alex Companioni
  • Kari Jordan
  • Erica Moszkowski
  • Manuel Rivas