Workshop on ‘data science and analytics’

A two-day workshop on “Data Science and Analytics in Agricultural Research” under the banner of Ph.D. Forum in collaboration with Research & Extension Cell (REC), NU: SASRD was conducted from February 9- 10.
The inaugural session was graced by Prof. L. Daiho, Dean and chairperson, REC, NU: SASRD. He highlighted the importance of data science in agricultural research and enlightened the gathering with his vast experience and knowledge regarding data analysis.
Altogether, 132 participants comprising of AICRP scientist, Ph. D. Scholars, M. Sc. and B. Sc. students participated in the programme. Two resource persons expertise in Data Analytics; Shagolsem Herojit Singh, guest faculty, Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Limasunep Ozukum, Ph. D. Scholar, Dept. of Agricultural Economics conducted the workshop.
The two day training programme included orientation and introduction to statistics covering both experimental research and social research followed by hands on training using excel and SPSS software beneficial in agricultural research. Participants were handed with certificate of participation by Saya D, general secretary, PhD Forum.
Earlier, the workshop began with a welcome address by Imkongsunep Walling, Convenor, Ph. D. Forum and concluded with vote of thanks by Pem Thinley, Co-Convenor, PhD Forum.