Women in Data Science Worldwide

Women in Data Science Worldwide

Author: Professor Margot Gerritsen, Chisoo Lyons Language: English Episodes: 59
Hosted by Professor Margot Gerritsen and Chisoo Lyons, Women in Data Science Worldwide is a conversation with researchers and practitioners at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field. Each episode moves beyond abstract theory to explore the tangible, often surprising, ways data science is applied. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of analytical work creating change, whether it’s developing new models for patient care, building equitable financial systems, or parsing complex climate datasets. The discussions are grounded in the professional journeys of the guests, who offer practical advice and reflect on the challenges they’ve navigated. This podcast provides a direct audio connection to a global community of experts, highlighting the diverse thought and innovation driven by women in the discipline. Listening reveals the human story behind the algorithms and the collective effort shaping the future of technology across every sector. It’s an ongoing series for anyone curious about the real-world impact of data, from students to seasoned professionals, offering perspective and insight naturally through each guest’s experience.
Episodes
Chiara Sabatti | Algorithms and the Human Genome [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:51
Chiara Sabatti, professor of biomedical data science and of statistics at Stanford University, discusses trends in data science in genetics.
Elena Grewal | From Education to Head of Airbnb Data Science [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:45
Elena Grewal, Airbnb’s head of data science, discovered the key to making successful career jumps: “Often it’s more about words being different than about skills being different”
Megan Price | Data Science and the Fight for Human Rights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:23
The executive director of the Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) discusses how data science is being used to combat injustices in Central America and the Middle East.
Janet George | The Multifaceted World of Data Storage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:20
From manufacturing to product development, Western Digital’s chief data officer discusses how data science plays an important role in the storage industry.
Jennifer Widom | Math, Computers, & Music [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:45
Dean Jennifer Widom has seen computer science--and data science-- evolve from a narrow, specialized field into an interdisciplinary field that touches on broad swaths of society and is capable of solving important global…
Jennifer Chayes | Eliminating Bias [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:22
Jennifer Chayes, a technical fellow and managing director at Microsoft Research believes data scientists should build algorithms with Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics – or FATE.

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