Datathon Workshop

April 27, 2024

10:00am - 2:00pm

In person: IBM Austin

11501 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758


Join us for the inaugural Women in Data Science (WiDS) Austin Datathon Workshop!


Join us for an exciting WiDS datathon workshop for beginner data scientists or those new to datathons. Gain hands-on experience with real data, learn data analysis tips, and explore regression models. Network with fellow data enthusiasts and enjoy a complimentary lunch.

The datathon and workshop are open to all genders.

Datathon 2024 Challenge Theme: Equity in Healthcare

This year’s Datathon focuses on equity in healthcare, with sponsor Gilead Sciences providing rich data on metastatic breast cancer treatment, providers, facilities, and patients. Participants will analyze a unique dataset to identify possible inequities in patient care, such as treatment duration and time to adoption of treatment.

Agenda

10:00-10:30


10:30-11:30



11:30-12:00


12:00-12:45


12:45-1:45



1:45-2:00

Intro to Datathon and Kaggle


Exploratory data analysis using sample Notebooks


Guest speaker: Susheela Singh


Lunch and networking


Regression models using sample Notebooks


Submit results to Kaggle

Prepare

  • A basic understanding of Python or R


  • A basic understanding and access to Jupyter Notebooks


  • A basic understanding of regression models


  • Bring a laptop
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Guest Speaker

Susheela (Patwari) Singh

Staff Data Scientist at YouTube

We are thrilled to welcome Susheela Singh, a Staff Data Scientist at YouTube, as our guest speaker! Susheela will share insights from her professional journey and discuss her current role at YouTube. The session will conclude with an engaging Q&A segment, offering attendees the opportunity to learn from her expertise and gain valuable insights into the field of data science.

Presented by WiDS Austin Ambassadors

Anupama Garani

Senior Data Analyst at PIMCO

Bhakti Saoji

Data Scientist at Hoopla Digital

Keely Wright

Senior Technical Program Manager at IBM

Aurna Mukherjee

Liberal Arts & Science Academy student

Stephanie Mozley

Associate Director at Merck

Vidhi Sapru

Data Science student at UT Austin

WiDS Austin is independently organized by the ambassadors in Austin to be part of the mission to increase participation of women in data science and to feature outstanding women doing outstanding work.