Only 15% to 22% of data scientists are women, a disheartening statistic that Wharton is working to change. Since it was established three years ago, Analytics at Wharton has been forging a path for more women to enter the field through aggressive recruitment, special programs, and mentorship. The effort is paying off with more female participation in its programs this year than ever before.…Read More
This March, Analytics at Wharton celebrates International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month by showcasing business analytics leaders, pioneering researchers, and risings data science superstars. …Read More
WiDS @ Penn asked keynote speaker Michelle Peluso, W’93, and featured industry panelists to share their best career advice for aspiring female data scientists and women looking to advance their careers in the field. …Read More
Hamsa Bastani, assistant professor of operations, information, and decisions at Wharton, discusses key findings from her research on how deep web data and machine learning can help law enforcement agencies investigate and intervene in human trafficking.…Read More
Wharton Data Science Academy alumna Sydney Bramen hopes to learn more about applying data science to real-world problems, including education inequality. Bramen tutors younger students through two Philadelphia volunteer organizations, SquashSmarts and OurVillage, so she’s seen the inequality firsthand. In fact, in her junior year, she learned the coding language Swift to create an app to help a struggling student learn fractions. Bramen says OurVillage now recommends the app for its math tutors.…Read More
Witold Henisz, founder of the Wharton ESG Analytics Lab, shares key insights and actions items on the risks and opportunities defining the new year.…Read More
In the latest episode of Wharton Great Question, Witold Henisz, Deloitte & Touche Professor of Management and founder of the Wharton ESG Analytics Lab, answers your questions on investing in ESG, greenwashing, and how ESG initiatives can boost productivity.…Read More
Dean Knox, Wharton Assistant Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, joins Wharton Business Daily to discuss racial bias in policing data and his recent NOMIS and Science Young Explorer Award.…Read More
The third annual Women in Data Science @ Penn Conference is packed with leading academics at Penn and industry titans from Amazon, PepsiCo, UnitedHealth Networks, and more! Get a sneak peek at the keynote address led by Michelle Peluso, W’93, EVP, COO, and Co-President of retail at CVS Health, and discover #WhyWiDS is a must-attend event. …Read More
Technology is a critical component of Félix, a chat-based platform for sending money from the United States to Mexico that will launch later this year. However, founders Bernardo Garcia and Manuel Godoy believe trust in the product is just as essential.…Read More
