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In addition to their internship projects, the 2025 Alabama Data Scholars summer intern cohort has been engaging in a professional development program consisting of QuantHub upskilling, guest speakers, and technical workshops. Live sessions have covered an array of data and AI-focused topics.
6/9 – Summer Kickoff
6/18 – UpSkill Workshop: AI Productivity Tips
6/24 – Summer Speaker Series: Dr. James Locke, Troy University Center for AI Research and Education + Jupyter Notebooks Demo
6/25 – UpSkill Workshop: Creating a Standout Resume in the AI Era
6/26-27 – Sloss Tech
7/1 – Summer Speaker Series: Derek Camp, Fenwick Food Group / Milo’s Tea Company Data Analytics + Excel Demo
7/2 – UpSkill Workshop: Getting Started with SQL
July recordings will be added soon!
About Alabama Data Scholars
With generous support from Innovate Alabama, Pathway Sponsors, and partnering employers statewide, QuantHub is proud to administer Alabama Data Scholars, an 8-week summer internship and skills development program designed to “engage, inspire, and retain Alabama’s next generation of data- and AI-driven innovators.” The 2025 cohort consists of 43 Scholars completing internships with 28 innovative organizations across the state. To date, the program has placed 69 students into paid summer internships while providing high-demand technical skills training. The program has gained recognition as a model for both future-ready workforce development and rural talent retention.