43 episodes

Leading women in data science share their work, advice, and lessons learned along the way with Professor Margot Gerritsen from Stanford University and Cindy Orozco from Cerebras Systems. Hear about how data science is being applied and having impact across a wide range of domains, from healthcare to finance to human rights and more.

Women in Data Science Professor Margot Gerritsen, Cindy Orozco Bohorquez

    • Education
    • 4.8 • 47 Ratings

Leading women in data science share their work, advice, and lessons learned along the way with Professor Margot Gerritsen from Stanford University and Cindy Orozco from Cerebras Systems. Hear about how data science is being applied and having impact across a wide range of domains, from healthcare to finance to human rights and more.

    Veronica Edwards | The Bridge Between Dance and Data Science

    Veronica Edwards | The Bridge Between Dance and Data Science

    Veronica Edwards is a dancer and choreographer who, after finding that physics was not in fact the major she wanted, studied sociology at Princeton University. In her words, she stumbled into her first job after graduation, which was with the company ReadWorks, and recently joined Polygence as a senior data analyst. In this podcast episode, she talks about Polygence, her wide-ranging educational and career background, the advice she has for others, and how dance has been an important part of her life and learning.

    • 28 min
    Jane Lauder | Using Data Science to Create Aspirational Products

    Jane Lauder | Using Data Science to Create Aspirational Products

    Jane Lauder, Chief Data Officer at Estée Lauder, explains how Estée Lauder combines data science with creativity to connect with their consumers, create aspirational products and support the longevity of their brands.

    • 27 min
    Priya Donti | Using AI to Fight the Climate Crisis

    Priya Donti | Using AI to Fight the Climate Crisis

    Priya Donti, Executive Director of Climate Change AI, explains multiple ways that machine learning and AI can be used to mitigate climate change. Her work at the intersection of climate change, computer science, and data science led her to co-found Climate Change AI, our partner for the WiDS Datathon 2023 challenge to improve long-term weather forecasting.

    • 41 min
    Lesly Zerna | Teaching and learning data science in Latin America (Spanish)

    Lesly Zerna | Teaching and learning data science in Latin America (Spanish)

    Lesly Zerna, Google Developer Expert at Universidad Privada Boliviana, is a Bolivian researcher, teacher, mentor, content creator, and software developer. Shares her passion for learning and teaching data science and artificial intelligence. Lesly says learning works best when you know your personal learning style and apply that to practical topics you are interested in.​

    • 47 min
    Leda Braga | Applying data science to investment strategies

    Leda Braga | Applying data science to investment strategies

    Leda Braga is the founder and CEO of Systematica Investments, a hedge fund known for using data science-driven models to support its investment strategies. She explains how systematic investment management is data science applied to investment and how she believes it is the future of the financial industry.

    • 36 min
    Jessica Bohórquez | Using AI for leak detection in water pipelines (Spanish)

    Jessica Bohórquez | Using AI for leak detection in water pipelines (Spanish)

    Jessica Bohórquez, a researcher at the University of Adelaide in Australia and an industry consultant, is using AI and pressure transients to inspect and monitor water pipelines to detect leaks. She discusses her PhD research, working in industry and her advice for pursuing a career in data science.

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
47 Ratings

47 Ratings

sindhura ponnala ,

Loving the podcast

Listened to Andrea Gagliano and I loved that episode . I am an artist and a data scientist and I was so thrilled to know it’s possible to marry these two disciplines !! Thank you for putting this together !!

godmanchandra ,

Amazing podcast.

This was my first experience and I will keep tune in for more. Thank you very much for such inspiring and engaging talks. With wide range of topics including how we can apply data science and diverse collaboration in fighting against covid-19, improving healthcare, and economic opportunities.

Yumi Maharjan ,

Thankful!!!

Hello Wids team, thank you so much for providing such a wonderful content. It is such an motivation and opportunities for an individual like me who is looking forward to pursue careers in Data Science. As someone who wants to use math in social development projects I wanted to request if you could bring speakers from UNDP or similar platform who can share their journey and what they do in their roles. Once again thank you so much for giving this platform and I really appreciate it!

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