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UR–CST · Kigali

Mathematics. Statistics.
Skills for the Future.

MSAR connects mathematics and statistics students at the University of Rwanda — College of Science and Technology, through weekly sessions, practical training, and a community that keeps showing up for each other.

UR–CSTCollege of Sci. & Tech.
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2022–Active Since
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2+ Years of Community
100+ Students Engaged
25+ Learning Sessions
15+ Activities & Events
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Who we are

More than a classroom

MSAR brings together mathematics and statistics students from different years and gives them room to learn from one another, build practical skills, and take their first steps into the wider data community.

  • Learn from one another across different years
  • Develop practical, job-ready skills
  • Explore real-world applications of math & statistics
  • Connect with professionals and alumni
  • Take part in competitions and challenges
  • Build lasting friendships and community
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What we do

Where the learning happens

Five ways MSAR turns lecture-hall theory into skills members actually use.

Weekly Sessions

Regular sessions where members learn, discuss, and practice together — every week, all year.

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Practical Training

Hands-on sessions with the tools the job market actually uses: Excel, Power BI, Python, R, and visualization.

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Competitions & Challenges

Quizzes, hackathons, and problem-solving challenges that turn theory into teamwork.

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Guest Talks

Students, alumni, and professionals share how math and statistics show up in real careers.

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Community & Mentorship

Members across different years connect, share notes, and support each other through the semester.

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Upcoming

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Weekly Session: Data Visualization with Power BI Upcoming · Training
05SEP

Weekly Session: Data Visualization with Power BI

10:00 AM UR–CST, Room 203

A hands-on look at building clean, readable dashboards in Power BI — bring a laptop if you have one.

Guest Talk: Careers in Data & Statistics Upcoming · Guest Talk
19SEP

Guest Talk: Careers in Data & Statistics

2:00 PM UR–CST, Main Hall

A conversation with a guest speaker about what a career built on mathematics and statistics actually looks like.

Excel & Power BI Practice Lab Upcoming · Workshop
26SEP

Excel & Power BI Practice Lab

10:00 AM UR–CST, Computer Lab

An open lab session to practice pivot tables, formulas, and dashboard-building with help from fellow members.

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See a session in action

A short look inside a real MSAR session — members working through problems together at the board and in small groups, part of the regular weekly programme that runs through the semester.

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Learning resources

A growing resource hub

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Mathematics

Calculus Problem Sets — Practice

Worked and unworked problem sets for semester revision.

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Mathematics

Linear Algebra Quick-Reference

Core definitions, matrix operations, and formulas in one sheet.

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Statistics

Introduction to Probability Distributions

Session slides covering common distributions and when to use them.

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Statistics

Hypothesis Testing Cheat Sheet

A one-page walkthrough of choosing and running the right test.

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News

What’s happening at MSAR

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MSAR Hosts Its Yearly Dinner
Events

MSAR Hosts Its Yearly Dinner

May 2026

Members gathered at Kigali View Hotel to celebrate the year’s progress and set goals for the year ahead.

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Weekly Sessions Continue This Semester
MSAR News

Weekly Sessions Continue This Semester

Ongoing

MSAR’s weekly sessions are back, mixing core theory with hands-on practice in Excel, Power BI, Python, and R.

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Welcoming New Members
Community

Welcoming New Members

This semester

A new semester means new faces — here’s how to get involved with MSAR from week one.

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Member stories

In members’ own words

Real stories, coming soon

This space is reserved for real testimonials from MSAR members — nothing here is invented. If you’re a member with a story to share, we’d love to feature you.

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Moments from MSAR

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Weekly session, UR–CST · Oct 2024
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Hands-on practice
Weekly session · Dec 2025
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Weekly session, UR–CST
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Join a community of mathematics and statistics students building real skills together — one session at a time.