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Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide
Non-profit Organizations
Oakland, California 46,911 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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Primary
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 | Business Strategy & Ops | Community Builder | Business is Human | 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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🌟 Join us as Jiani Zhang, Chief Software Officer at Capgemini Engineering, chats with Tina Tang, Head of Operations at Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide! 🌟 Discover Jiani's inspiring journey to #engineering, breaking from her parents' expectations, and the vital role of #diversity in tech. Explore how gamification enhances education and tech, and the importance of women and diverse perspectives in #STEM. Watch the fireside chat now 🎥: bit.ly/Jiani-Zhang #tech #gamification #womeninstem
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It’s important to elevate and empower women in data science by celebrating, promoting, and rewarding their incredible contributions. Tag them below! ⬇️ We believe that recognizing and supporting these trailblazers is essential for fostering diversity and innovation in the industry. Join us in elevating women in #datascience worldwide at www.widsworldwide.org Adriana Eufrosina Bora QUT (Queensland University of Technology) #AI
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🎉 Exciting news! Let's welcome our newest #WiDS2024 Ambassadors! Want to join the team? Sign up and attend an onboarding meeting to become a WiDS Ambassador: ➡️ bit.ly/Ambassador_App_2024
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Watch our latest #WiDSWorkshop, "Seeking Humanity via Technology: How AI Can Be Used to Reduce Maternal Mortality" and gain insights from Louvere Walker-Hannon , Application Engineering Senior Team Lead at MathWorks. Upskill now: https://lnkd.in/gtqx_bBt #datascience #ai #tech
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We are thrilled to introduce Jacky Maldonado Ochoa, our new summer Marketing Intern! Jacky is a senior at the University of California, Santa Cruz majoring in Psychology with a minor in Economics. She has experience working with the WiDS Next Gen Program as a volunteer, teaching data science workshops to middle and high school students, and has a passion for marketing and economic justice. A fun fact about her is she will be studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain in the fall! #internship #marketing
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Meet Sydney Hazen, Privacy Data Scientist at Ford Motor Company, on the #WiDSPodcast. 🎙️ Sydney, part of the Ford Motor Company College Graduate (FCG) rotational program, is a recent University of Notre Dame grad in Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics (ACMS) with a minor in Data Science. She brings experience in software development, data engineering, and analytics. 💻🔍 In this episode, Sydney shares her journey from intern to full-time role, the value of real-world experience, and how internships can lead to job offers. 📈✨ She highlights the importance of understanding problems before diving into data, the unique position of women in data science, and the need for self-advocacy and mentorship. 🌟👩💻🤝 Tune in with co-host Chisoo Lyons now: bit.ly/Sydney-Hazen
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🌟 Meet Grishma Jena, a seasoned Data Scientist at IBM and WiDS 2023 High Impact Ambassador! 🌟 With her pivotal role supporting 100+ user researchers and designers in IBM's UX Research Operations, Grishma is a passionate advocate for women in tech. She credits her awards and impact, including recognition as one of 50 Women Impact Tech in the US, to her active involvement with WiDS and extensive volunteer work supporting women in STEM. 📚 Discover more about Grishma's inspiring #WiDStory: https://lnkd.in/gZQkKfbf #datascience #womenintech #advocacy #success
Grishma Jena: Catalyzing Impact and Creating Opportunity with WiDS
https://www.widsworldwide.org
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This year, we launched the WiDS Datathon++ University Edition, engaging 70+ universities in 23 countries, 🌍 including underserved communities. Sponsored by Gilead Sciences, it focuses on equity in healthcare 🏥 and is used by instructors across all levels and fields of study. Students gained real-world experience by working on the challenge, with some continuing further research. 📚 🏆 Congratulations to all participating students on your outstanding performance! Top performing teams: 1st Place: Andreea Maria Onaci & Petrut Paul from Technical University of Cluj Napoca 2nd Place: Vadiraj G Moktali & Aditi Kulkarni from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Bangalore 3rd Place: Ana Maria Oprea, Bianca Conțolencu, Gianina Petrașcu & Ioana Birlan from Academia de Studii Economice din București Meet the winners: https://lnkd.in/gjKhQ6yJ #WiDSDatathon #healthcare #equity #education
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Manisha Desai, Kim and Ping Li Professor of Medicine, Biomedical Data Science, and Epidemiology at Stanford University School of Medicine, presents a keynote at the 2024 WiDS Worldwide, Stanford Conference. 🌟🏥 🔗 Watch now to explore how AI is transforming public health, from cancer staging to clinical trials, and learn about the challenges and solutions in implementing AI tools in healthcare. 📊🧠 https://lnkd.in/g5qHmxpP #AI #health #datascience #publichealth