Women in Data Science, WIDS

03/17/2025

Missed the live discussion? Watch the 2025 Panel: Women's Brain Health on demand! 🧠✨

In honor of , our expert panel explored why women’s brain health remains significantly understudied—and why sex-specific data is critical. From the under-diagnosis of in women to real-world applications in healthcare, this conversation sheds light on key gaps and opportunities in neuroscience.

📺 Watch now:

Despite advances in neuroscience, women’s brain health remains significantly understudied, leading to gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and overall understanding...

03/13/2025

Meet Our Top Career Catalyst Advisors! 🎉

We're celebrating four top advisors this quarter for their dedication to guiding learners in data science and AI. Their insights are helping mentees gain confidence, sharpen skills, and advance their careers.

🔗 Haven't onboarded yet? Complete your profile today! https://bit.ly/CC_homepage

Don’t miss the chance to expand your network, share insights, be eligible for special recruiting programs, and make meaningful connections—all from anywhere in the world! 🌏✨

03/12/2025

💡 WiDS Cambridge 2025 brought together 350+ data enthusiasts at the Microsoft NERD Center for a day of insights, connection, and impact!

In collaboration with Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and WiDS Worldwide, we celebrated the power of women in data science. A special VIP gathering also fostered conversations on navigating policy changes and seizing new opportunities together.

Huge thanks to our WiDS Cambridge ambassadors—your dedication drives real change! 💙 Let’s keep shaping the future of data science, together. 🚀✨

03/08/2025

Celebrating International Women’s Day with 10 Years of WiDS! 💚 🌍

The journey is just beginning. At WiDS, we’re not just envisioning a more inclusive future in data science and AI—we’re making it happen. From equipping students with critical skills to advancing career development, we’re expanding access to education, mentorship, and empowering support for tangible impact.

The next decade starts now—with action, with us, with you. We can’t do it alone. Our community—you—is at the heart of this movement. Together, we’re shaping the future of data science.

💡 Join us—volunteer, mentor, or donate today! community.widsworldwide.org

03/05/2025

Join us for the WiDS Datathon 2025 Panel: Women's Brain Health in honor of ! 🧠💡

Despite advances in neuroscience, women’s brain health remains understudied, leading to gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and understanding. Our panel will explore why sex-specific data is critical—from the under-diagnosis of ADHD in women to real-world healthcare applications.

📅 LIVE on Wednesday, March 12 | 8–9:30 AM PT
🔹 1-hour panel + 30-min Q&A
📍 Watch & submit questions on YouTube →

Despite advances in neuroscience, women’s brain health remains significantly understudied, leading to gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and overall understanding...

03/04/2025

Missed registration? No problem! Join us LIVE on Friday, March 7th, at 8:45 AM ET to catch an incredible lineup of women in data science. 🔥🎥

This one-day conference features top researchers and industry leaders sharing insights on cutting-edge data science applications across various domains. This year’s theme: Sustainable Computing. 🌱💻

🔗 Register for the livestream: https://bit.ly/WiDS-Cambridge-Live

*Please note: "Industry Perspectives: Career Journeys" (Afternoon Panel 2) will not be live-streamed.*

03/03/2025

Don't miss out this March! WiDS Ambassadors are hosting more inspiring events and opportunities. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for the latest updates.

WiDS Ambassador-led events showcase technical talks, workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions in various data science fields, both in-person and online on a global scale, spanning across programs. Register to attend and explore further details about these events on our community platfor

02/26/2025

Making a career transition can be daunting, but Sohini Sarkar’s journey from academia to product management proves it’s possible—and rewarding. 🎯

In this episode, Sohini, a Principal Product Manager and Senior Team Lead at MathWorks, shares how she navigated this shift, balanced technical expertise with leadership, and embraced self-discovery along the way.

Joined by co-host and WiDS Executive Director Chisoo Lyons, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone considering a pivot or looking to level up their career. 🚀 Listen now:

Claudia Perlich, Managing Director at Two Sigma, joins co-host Margot Gerritsen, WiDS co-founder and Stanford Professor Emerita, to discuss biases in AI and responsible machine learning. Claudia also shares career insights on curiosity, scientific thinking, and communication in data science.

02/25/2025

From students to mentors, Kylie Cancilla & Caterina Ponti have embraced data science to create impact through WiDS! 🎓✨

By leading Datathon workshops, mentoring students, and fostering an inclusive community, they’re helping more women and beginners gain confidence in the field. Read their WiDStory: https://bit.ly/Kylie-Caterina-WiDStory

Inspired by their story? Take the next step in your own data science journey—register for the today! 🔗 Link below. https://bit.ly/widsdatathon2025_registration

Kylie Cancilla and Caterina Ponti, USF data science students, are mentoring, leading Datathon workshops, and fostering inclusion through WiDS—applying data to real-world challenges in healthcare and the environment.

02/24/2025

WiDS Cambridge 2025 is bringing together top minds in data science! 🚀✨

Attend the conference for a day of inspiring talks, insightful panels, and meaningful connections as we explore this year’s theme: Sustainable Computing.

📢 Hear from industry leaders and researchers from MIT, Harvard, Microsoft, and beyond. Plus, take part in speed networking, mentoring sessions, and more!

📍 In person at Microsoft’s NERD Center or via livestream on March 7th, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET.

🎟 Register now: https://bit.ly/WiDS-Cambridge-Registration-WW

02/13/2025

At WiDS, we’re proud to provide opportunities for students to connect with experienced professionals across various industries and countries! 🌍✨

We know how challenging it can be to find these connections, and our Career Catalyst platform helps bridge that gap by offering valuable guidance for navigating career paths. 🚀🔍

Our advisors are helping learners gain insights and take actionable steps toward their goals in tech and business. 💡📈 Ready to advance your career?

Join the Career Catalyst: https://widsworldwide.turazo.com/join/learners

02/11/2025

🎉 Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🎉

At WiDS Worldwide, we celebrate women every day by amplifying their impact, supporting their growth, and building a global community of change-makers in data science.

Join us in championing the next generation of women in science: community.widsworldwide.org 🚀💡