Getting Started
What is DSK?
Data Science Kitchen (DSK) is a non-profit community on a mission to make data science, machine learning, and AI technologies accessible, useful, and understandable for everyone. We advocate for a science-based, realistic adoption of these technologies across all areas of society, helping to cut through the hype and provide clear, fact-based education about what data science can truly achieve.
One of our key goals is to support people interested in exploring data science, offering opportunities to dive into the field and learn from experts. Whether you're just getting started or are already experienced, DSK is a place where knowledge is shared openly, and everyone can grow together.
We are also passionate about offering a balanced perspective by setting realistic expectations about these technologies. Media is full of exaggerated claims and overblown promises about AI. It is our mission to contrast and ground such claims with transparent and evidence-based assessments and curated information.
Because we believe that an informed opinion can only be build on a foundation of understanding, DSK offers regular Kitchen Talks, where experts from academia and industry present and discuss topics from practical applications to cutting-edge research. Unique to our approach is the focus on exploring a specific topic in-depth over multiple sessions.
We also offer Kitchen Lab, a platform for pitching project ideas and collaborating with fellow community members. These projects can be research-oriented, application-driven, or focused on learning. Our public Discord server is another key part of our community, where we discuss current developments, share knowledge, and coordinate events and projects.
At DSK, we believe that data science has the power to shape a better future. We are committed to making sure this is done in a way that benefits everyone, through collaboration, transparency, and a focus on real, science-based outcomes. Our motto: No Bullshit – Just Data Science.
Onboarding
If you are completely new to DSK and want to learn more, we provide you here with an onboarding guideline that will help you to get access to our primary communication channels and getting to know our community. Whether you want to directly jump in to actively contribute to the various activities we offer, or if you want to start slowly and just want to get to know everything first, the following steps will help you to get started.
Discord
Discord is defenitly the best entry point for you.
- If you have not done this yet, join our Discord server here. Discord is the primary communication channel of our community.
- Feel free to say hello to the community with a brief introduction in the #introduce-yourself channel.
- Request access to our GitHub organization via out #help-github channel in Discord. An admin will take care of your request as soon as possible.
Events
Kitchen Talks is our bi-weekly event series designed to spark curiosity and foster knowledge-sharing in a casual, inclusive environment. Each session focuses on a specific topic related to Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, or related fields. The format is flexible: presenters can simply talk, showcase a paper, or deliver a structured presentation using slides.
How to Participate:
- Join Our Discord: All upcoming Kitchen Talks are announced in our community Discord.
- Attend the Talk: Join the session to listen, learn, and discuss.
- Ask Questions: Use the chat to submit your questions or share insights.
- Volunteer as a Presenter: Passionate about a topic? Check out our Kitchen Talks repository to propose your own session.
- Typical sessions last around 60 minutes.
- Links: Github, Discord
Note: Presentations may be recorded and shared, but discussions remain private to encourage open dialogue.
The Kitchen Lab is our creative workshop—a place where ideas are born and transformed into projects. Whether you're brainstorming a research topic, exploring a new tool, or sketching out a Kaggle competition strategy, this is the space to collaborate.
How to Engage:
- Share your ideas in our dedicated Kitchen Lab Discord channel.
- Use Threads for focused discussions about specific ideas.
- Propose your projects on GitHub to get started.
- Links: Github, Discord
Github
Our GitHub repositories are the backbone of collaboration at Data Science Kitchen. Here’s how to make the most of them:
- Explore Repositories: Browse existing projects to see where you can contribute.
- Collaborate: Work with other community members by contributing to ongoing projects.
- Share Results: Open source your code, publish your findings, or present your work at a Kitchen Talks session.
Visit our GitHub Organization to dive in!
Links
| Name | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Homepage | Official website of Data Science Kitchen | Homepage |
| Discord Server | The central communication channel of the community | Discord |
| GitHub Organization | Collection of all repositories for projects and collaboration | GitHub Organization |
| Kitchen Talks | Information about our regular events and presentations | GitHub, Discord |
| Kitchen Lab | Platform for sharing ideas and collaborating on projects | GitHub, Discord |
| Introduce Yourself | Introduce yourself to the community and make initial contacts | #introduce-yourself |
| Help: GitHub Access | Channel to request access to the GitHub organization | #help-github |
| Ideas Channel | Share and discuss new project ideas in the Kitchen Lab | #ideas |
| Looking for a Team | Find team members for your projects | #looking-for-a-team |