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​Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide

empowers women to reach their full potential in the field of data science. We elevate and celebrate the outstanding work of women on a global scale, fostering respect, collaboration, connection, and visibility. The WiDS community creates access to programs, content, and resources that inspire, educate and support, so that vibrant voices and ideas can be shared with the world.

Learn More About Our Mission

The Numbers…

OVER

200

Events

OVER

100,000

Participants

OVER

500

Ambassadors

OVER

4,000

Global Datathon Participants

Find an Event

Get inspired from outstanding women discussing their exceptional work in data science and related fields, in a wide variety of research domains.

Conferences

Central Conferences

A distributed annual conference network with nearly 200 regional events worldwide in more than 50 countries, reaching 100,000 participants annually.

Regional Conferences

Regional conferences are planned and organized by our WiDS Ambassadors. Find an event in your region and connect with your community.

Learn

Datathon

The WiDS Datathon is an opportunity to discover and hone data science skills while solving an interesting and critical social impact challenge.

Upskill Workshops

Workshops provide a supportive environment to foster inclusivity and focus on skill development for women in the field of data science.

WiDS NextGen

Education outreach program promoting careers in data science, AI, and related fields for secondary school students.

Join Us

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Ambassador Program

WiDS Ambassadors plan and host events in their regions supporting women who are currently ​in the field and ​inspiring other women to become data scientists.

WiDS NextGen

Education outreach program promoting careers in data science, AI, and related fields for secondary school students.

Get Inspired

Explore Topics

Find content based on topics of interest, curated and organized around overarching concepts in data science. Resources for every level, from beginner to advanced.

Podcast

Our podcast series featuring worldwide data science leaders talking about their work, their journeys, and lessons learned along the way.

Videos

Discover the diverse impact of data science across various domains such as healthcare, finance, human rights, and beyond.

Blog

We share news, events, and inspiring WiDSTORY stories showcasing the impact WiDS has on women’s lives and communities.

Career Opportunities

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For Candidates

WiDS Uplink helps connect our community members to jobs, internships and practical training opportunities in industry, academia, nonprofits and government.

For Employers

Looking to hire employees that match your company’s mission? Our new opportunity platform allows you to post jobs and search resumes to discover employees.

Recognizing Our Collective Power for Change

    Values

Systemic Bias, Leadership & Investing

    Values

Women as Financial Decision-Makers: Unlocking Higher Returns and Lower Risk with the XX Edge

    Leadership/Management

WiDS Blog

Discover and Get Inspired

Learn from data science leaders from around the world talking about their work, their journeys, and lessons learned along the way.

7th Annual WiDS Datathon 2024 Challenges: Equity in Healthcare

    Values

From Mechanical Engineer to Data Science Pioneer: Faraz Rahman’s Journey with WiDS and Beyond

    Featured

Mandi Jin, a High School Junior from Calgary, Creates Youth Project with Help from WiDS

    Algorithms

EP. 46
English

In this episode, Mary Krone explores her career shift from a PhD in chemistry and biochemistry to data science, where she builds financial credit models. She highlights her work’s tangible impact and discusses the challenges of work-life balance.

Mary’s passion for data science’s positive potential in finance shines through as she debunks misconceptions, talks about career paths, and dives into the evolving world of data science and generative AI.

The episode also includes topics of the need for continuous learning and the blend of art and science in data science.

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