Discover how Sahithi Kolusu, Kolli Renu Sreeja, and Kotni Nimisha are advancing their data science skills through the WiDS Datathon++ University Challenge. Read their #WiDStory 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkmm3ePP
Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide
Non-profit Organizations
Oakland, California 48,027 followers
Women in Data Science (WiDS) elevates women in the field by providing inspiration, education, community, and support.
About us
Our mission is to change the field of data science across the globe by elevating and empowering women to achieve 30% representation by 2030. Donate today: bit.ly/WiDSDonate We aim to: •Create a culture of change Elevate and normalize women in data science so that the public and everyone in the field will recognize, appreciate, and value the tremendous contributions and achievements women are making in data science around the world •Strengthen the global movement Enhance visibility and points of connection for women in the field, build a stronger and more highly visible presence with greater opportunities to collect and share experiences •Provide free access to content and resources Sponsor our current and future programming and help WiDS provide free access to our valuable content and resources for all around the world •Expand content creation and resources Provide resources that enable WiDS to adapt, grow and improve our programming, infusing a diverse range of creativity and new ideas from the WiDS community
- Website
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https://www.widsworldwide.org
External link for Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- women in data science, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, women in tech, NLP, Natural Language Processing, deep learning, and AI
Locations
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Oakland, California 94607, US
Employees at Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide
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Silvina Grad
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Mona Sabet
GROWTH + TECH | M&A | Corporate Strategy & Ops | Author | Community Builder | Shaken not Stirred
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Lama Moussawi
Professor of Management Science; Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development
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Shelly Darnutzer
Director of Strategic Impact and Growth | Leadership Coach
Updates
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🚀 Check out our latest #WiDSWorkshop where data science professionals Jie Nissel, PhD and Elizabeth Johnson, PhD share their journeys from STEM to data science. They offer practical tips on key skills like data manipulation and machine learning frameworks to help you make the switch! ✨ Plus, watch a live resume review for Zahra Nourali, Ph.D., with expert advice on standing out in the competitive data science job market. 📄💼 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gC3mwuQx Speakers: - Jie Nissel, PhD: Principal Data Scientist at Ally Financial Group. - Elizabeth Johnson, PhD: Lead Data Scientist at Lowe's Companies, Inc. Moderators & WiDS Ambassadors: - Taraneh (Tara) Kamyab: PhD Candidate and Research Assistant at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. - Zahra Nourali, Ph.D.: Water Resources Engineer WSP. #STEM #datascience #career #journey
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✨ We're excited to welcome our newest #WiDS2024 Ambassadors. Let’s show them some love! Interested in becoming a WiDS Ambassador? Apply today and attend an onboarding session: ➡️ bit.ly/Ambassador_App_2024
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Explore how ambassadors are making a global impact, sparking inspiration, and empowering their communities! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gGsmVjNA
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🔍 Join us for a fireside chat with Janani Sriram, former Director of Data Science at Bain & Company and #WiDS2024 Ambassador, in conversation with WiDS Director of Strategic Impact and Growth, Shelly Darnutzer. Jan shares her journey from academia to engineering roles at Microsoft and Groupon, the challenges that shaped her growth, and her transition to leadership. Explore how self-awareness, meditation, and balancing personal life with career have been key to her success, along with insights on what she's focused on now: https://lnkd.in/gNuwDKN2 #leadership #career #growth #success
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Happy Women's Equality day! Empowering women in data science is key to a more inclusive future. 🌟 By closing the gender gap, we're breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes. Join us in driving meaningful change in #datascience worldwide 🌎 at www.widsworldwide.org
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Dr. Nadim Saad, a computational mathematician with a PhD from Stanford University 🎓 under the supervision of Margot Gerritsen, specializes in traffic flow models and teaches at Northeastern University. His passion for data science lies in bridging mathematical theory with real-world applications. His involvement with WiDS has played a key role in Nadim’s journey, leading to very active and impactful roles in the Upskill Workshop and Datathon committees 💻📊. As a gay man in STEM, WiDS has given him a supportive community that fuels his advocacy for diversity ✊. Nadim is committed to empowering underrepresented groups and plans to organize future WiDS events at Northeastern University. Read his full #WiDStory: https://lnkd.in/gywQqgf9 #advocacy #community #STEM
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Check out our latest #WiDSWorkshop, "Machine Learning in the Real World: Insights from an ML Engineer in the Rideshare Industry," featuring Rachita Naik, a Machine Learning Engineer at Lyft, and gain valuable insights. Upskill now: https://lnkd.in/gcWK2UaZ
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This year marks the ninth anniversary of Datanami's – now BigDATAwire‘s – People to Watch Program, recognizing leaders in big data, advanced analytics, and AI. 🚀 We're happy to announce that our Executive Director, Chisoo Lyons, has been selected as one of this year's 12 luminaries. 🌟 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQfbHJEd