Data Skills Workshops

We partner with the Carpentries to teach essential data and computational skills for conducting efficient, open, and reproducible research

Experiential Learning

Through applied research internships we provide career experience emphasizing problem solving, decision-making, collaboration and leadership skills in a professional space.

Student Advising

Academic and Career path advising.

Building Community

Free drop in support to foster an active inclusive diverse community of learners and practitioners.

Curriculum Development

Create a Faculty Learning Community to develop culturally relevant, project-based and data-driven curriculum that incorporates modern data science tools.

Career Connection

Collaborate with Career centers. Organize career panels and seminars / “Ask me anything” job talks.

What are the FANH Sciences?

The term “food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences” (FANH sciences) includes activities in food and fiber, agricultural, renewable energy and natural resources, forestry, and physical and social sciences, or rural economic, community, or business development including activities relating to the following:

What careers exist in FANH? The USDA HSI Education Grants Program lists the occupations below as examples of “mission critical” occupations that the USDA is looking to recruit talented students from Hispanic Serving Institutions into:

News and Events

USDA Professional Development Workshops

on October 24, 2024

We’re thrilled to introduce the USDA Intern Professional Development Series, designed to help you navigate key aspects of a federal career. Here’s what’s coming up: USDA Intern Professional Development Series: Navigating USAJOBS When: Tuesday, October 29th; 1:00PM – 2:00PM EST Description: This session will cover tips and strategies for effectively using USAJOBS to find federal positions that align with your career goals.

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Free Python Workshop

on August 10, 2024

We’re excited to be hosting a Software Carpentry workshop and hope you are too. Our upcoming workshop will be on August 19th - 21st, 2024, from 9am - 1pm. A few notes: Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills.

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DA-FANH Internship Opportunity

on April 17, 2024

Pre-Professional Experiential Learning Applications for the Fall 2024 intern cohort are now open! This internship provides an authentic virtual (and in person when available) career experience, emphasizing problem solving, decision-making and remote collaboration skills, along with an understanding of leadership roles in a professional space. We desire to recruit interns who represent our campus diversity in race, ethnicity, experience, age, gender, background, academic and personal interests.

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April Data Career Conversations - Women in Data Science

on March 10, 2024

Join us April 11, 11:00-11:50pm PST for Project DA-FANH’s monthly “Ask me Anything” speaker series. This time with Chisoo Lyons. Chisoo is a Chief Program Director at Women in Data Science (WiDS), overseeing the portfolio of programs designed to elevate and empower women in the data science and AI fields.

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Our Partners

We could not accomplish great things without the support and collaboration with these organizations.