Women in Data Science (WiDS) (Practical AI #127)

Chris has the privilege of talking with Stanford Professor Margot Gerritsen, who co-leads the Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide Initiative. This is a conversation that everyone should listen to. Professor Gerritsen’s profound insights into how we can all help the women in our lives succeed - in data science and in life - is a ‘must listen’ episode for everyone, regardless of gender.

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Featuring:

• Margot Gerritsen – LinkedIn, X
• Chris Benson – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Bluesky, X

Show Notes:

• Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide Initiative
• WiDS Podcast
• WiDS 2020 Opening Video

Books

• “Mindset” by Carol S. Dweck

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