About Women in Data Science 
​The Women in Data Science (WiDS) initiative aims to inspire and educate data scientists worldwide, regardless of gender, and to support women in the field. WiDS started as a one-day technical conference at Stanford in November 2015. Five years later, WiDS is a global movement that includes a number of worldwide initiatives:
  • A conference with 150+ regional events worldwide in more than 60 countries, reaching 100,000 participants annually.
  • A datathon, encouraging participants to hone their skills using a social impact challenge. 
  • A podcast series, featuring data science leaders from around the world talking about their work, their journeys, and lessons learned along the way.
  • An education outreach program to encourage secondary school students to consider careers in data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and related fields. 
  • A workshop series to build your data science skills, inspiring women and girls with role model instructors.

Participate

Tune in to WiDS Worldwide

The first 24-hour virtual WiDS Worldwide conference will happen on Int'l Women's Day, March 8th. Join us as we follow the sun around the world.

Attend a WiDS Regional Event

WiDS ambassadors are planning WiDS regional events to coincide with the WiDS Worldwide conference. Find an event in your area.

​Learn at a WiDS Workshop

Grow your data science skills by attending a new WiDS Workshop. 14 workshops will take place at WiDS Worldwide on March 8th. 

WiDS 2020 Videos

On March 2, 2020, 400+ people gathered at Stanford University and thousands more gathered across the globe for the 5th annual Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference. Watch all speaker presentations from WiDS Stanford 2020.
  
photo credit: Ved Chirayath

Featured on the WiDS Podcast

Kristian Lum, University of Pennsylvania

Kristian Lum, a statistician and research assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, describes how following her interests has led her on an everchanging career path across business, public service, and academia.

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