Managers are increasingly challenged by issues as diverse as climate change, globalization, pandemic response, and inclusive development. However, a key complication in addressing these challenges effectively is that they impact different groups across racial, ethnic, cultural, economic, and other socially constructed boundaries unequally. This article provides a set of recommendations for managers on how to design socially inclusive strategies in both the nonmarket and market realms.…Read More
Statistician experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner share how they use analytics and predictive models to complete their men’s and women’s brackets.…Read More
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
Workplace culture has become a guidepost for Brie Groh, WG’22, which is why she’s excited for the virtual Wharton Future of Work Conference on April 7. As the conference chairperson, Brie is working alongside Wharton People Analytics to invite great minds to share the latest information about evolving workplace culture and practices, including burnout, hybrid work, and the 4-day workweek. …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
