La Serena School for Data Science: multidisciplinary hands-on education
  in the era of big data
  La Serena School for Data Science is a multidisciplinary program with six
editions so far and a constant format: during 10-14 days, a group of $\sim$30
students (15 from the US, 15 from Chile and 1-3 from Caribbean countries) and
$\sim$9 faculty gather in La Serena (Chile) to complete an intensive program in
Data Science with emphasis in applications to astronomy and bio-sciences.
  The students attend theoretical and hands-on sessions, and, since early on,
they work in multidisciplinary groups with their "mentors" (from the faculty)
on real data science problems. The SOC and LOC of the school have developed
student selection guidelines to maximize diversity.
  The program is very successful as proven by the high over-subscription rate
(factor 5-8) and the plethora of positive testimony, not only from alumni, but
also from current and former faculty that keep in contact with them.
