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Empowering Women in Data Science: A Source of Inspiration

At WiDS Worldwide, our mission is to foster the active participation, growth, and empowerment of women in the data science arena. Explore our platform to gain valuable insights from renowned keynote speakers, deepen your knowledge through partnerships and collaborations, and access compelling videos from trusted and influential voices in the field.

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Latest Blog

Chisoo Lyons, New Executive Director of Women in Data Science Worldwide

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Elevating Excellence: Highlights from WiDS Worldwide, Stanford Conference 2024

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WiDS Ambassador Event Highlights: April

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Poster Blitz: WiDS Stanford 2024

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A High School Senior’s Exploration of Data Science with the WiDS Datathon

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Latest Podcast

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Listen to Karin Golde, a linguistic expert and AI entrepreneur, as she discusses the rise of large language models (LLMs) and the impact of ChatGPT. Karin reflects on the unexpected popularity of LLMs and the role of OpenAI. The challenges and limitations of LLMs are discussed, including the need for human understanding emphasizing the need for diverse perspectives and cultural understanding in AI development. Karin shares her personal experience of using LLMs and highlights the importance of balancing innovation with regulation in the AI industry. Karin concludes the podcast sharing about her career journey and her recent transition to working as an independent consultant. She offers advice for women considering leadership roles and emphasizes the importance of thinking broadly about one’s place in an organization.

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Margot Gerittsen speaks with Colleen Farrelly, Mathematician at Post Urban Ventures and Author of The Shape of Data: Geometry-Based Machine Learning and Data Analysis in R. Colleen is known for network science, topological data analysis, and geometry-based machine learning. This podcast covers the challenges and rewards of interdisciplinary work and her journey in the discipline of data science.

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Listen to the incredible and inspiring journey of Avalon Baldwin’s career journey. A self-described data nerd, she was not only the first in her family to attend college, she went on to get a graduate degree. Today she is an entrepreneur running her own consulting company. In conversation with Chisoo Lyons, Avalon shares how curiosity, mentorship, and coaching made a difference in her life.

Latest Videos

Machine Learning Basics

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Data Preprocessing and Transformation in Machine Learning: WiDS Datathon 2024

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Data Science Career Tips for Aspiring Women

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WiDS Datathon Challenge #1 Winners Panel Discussion

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WiDS Upskill Workshops: Stories Beyond the Tutorials

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WiDS Datathon 2024: Harnessing Data For Equity In Healthcare

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