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.

DISC Mailing List

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 get involved and learn more about DISC initiatives by reviewing the DISC Steering Committee Meeting Notes and joining the DISC community discussion 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 Steering Committee

The NumFOCUS DISC Program is led by Gina Helfrich, NumFOCUS Director of Communications and Culture, and advised by the DISC Steering Committee.

DISC Steering Committee Members

2018-2020 Term:
  • Samuel Brice
  • Leonie Mueck
  • Madicken Munk
2019-2021 Term:
  • Hannah Aizenman
  • Melissa Ferrari
  • Katrina Riehl (NumFOCUS Board of Directors)
  • Ana Ruvalcaba
Meet the Committee

DISC Steering Committee Emeritus Members

2017-2019 Term:
  • Julie Hollek
  • Jennifer Klay
  • Julia Meinwald
  • Reshama Shaikh
2017 Term:
  • Tobi Bosede
  • Alex Companioni
  • Kari Jordan
  • Erica Moszkowski
  • Manuel Rivas
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