Dong-Yun Kim and Jessica Kohlschmidt, 2024 IDWSDS Co-Chairs
The Caucus for Women in Statistics and Data Science will host the third annual International Day of Women in Statistics and Data Science October 8 to celebrate female statisticians and data scientists around the world. The theme this year is Empowering the Next Generation of Women Statisticians and Data Scientists.
IDWSDS 2023, held October 10, was a celebration of knowledge, diversity, and empowerment. The event had a global reach, uniting professionals from 22 countries across six continents. There were 72 speakers who delved into topics ranging from the history of women in statistics to the intricacies of classical and Bayesian statistics. Around 350 attendees engaged, exchanged ideas, and forged connections.
Women are often minorities in statistics and data science. IDWSDS highlights the need for more opportunities, mentorship, and recognition. The aims of the virtual conference continue to be the following:
- Showcasing women and their contributions to the statistics and data science fields
- Connecting women statisticians and data scientists around the world
- Encouraging collaborations among statistical societies around the world
- Prompting statistics and data science to become more inclusive and diverse
- Bridging the fields of statistics and data science
Registration is open. For more information, email idwsds@cwstat.org and follow updates on Twitter.
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