WiMLDS NYC: August 2021 Newsletter
Special Announcements
Two Reminders:
- We plan to publish a quarterly Q&A with a chapter member who would like to be featured on our new blog. If (a) you have just completed a certificate/degree or (b) you are seeking a career or job change, this platform may be a great way to publicize your accomplishments and goals.
- We are seeking one or more volunteers to assist us with virtual event administration through 2021.
Please reach out to us at nyc@wimlds.org if you are interested in being featured in a publication or fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering.
Recurring WiMLDS Event
We plan to co-host a monthly “Bicoastal Code, Coffee, and Quarantine” with the Bay Area Chapter where we may network, seek project advice and learn from each other. The first one took place on August 15th and featured a presentation by Vidhi Chugh on the “Significance of Privacy in a Data-Driven World”!
If you would like to be a featured presenter in 4Q, reach out to us at nyc@wimlds.org.
Inspiration Corner
Four women leaders built a foundation of trust within their teams to enable the next generation of Women in Tech. They created space for transparency, respected every role, practiced active listening, and granted and grew experience. Read more on how they did it in Builtin’s new article “Building the Next Generation for Women in Tech, by Women”.
External Events
AI Literacy for Careers in AI via Open Data Science (ODSC) NY
Instructor: Sheamus McGovern, Software Engineer & AI Expert
Date and time: Saturday, August 21st at 8:30am — 10:00am EDT
“As AI becomes more prevalent in the industry, it’s creating new job opportunities and replacing traditional ones. Data scientist, AI Engineer, Data Engineer, and Machine Learning Engineer are just a few of the new roles. However, those in more traditional jobs, such as data analysts, business analysts, developers, engineers, product development roles, HR, and more are beginning to see AI used more frequently in their job roles. Whether you are looking to upskill or re-skill in AI, this first session in a three-part series is a must-attend.”
How to Build a Data Science Portfolio That Will Get You Hired via NY Data and AI
Instructor: Shaohua Zhang & Ernesto Ramos
Date and time: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
“You have heard a lot about how prosperous the Data Science and AI industry is going to be, and want to catch the wave. You have learned Python, machine learning, big data, deep learning skills from online courses or part-time programs, but have still had a hard time getting noticed by hiring companies or passing interviews. You don’t know what to do next. Maybe what you lack is a Data Science Portfolio.
Having data science portfolio projects is important because the job market is very competitive. But it’s not a cure-all. Too many candidates who have strong portfolios still struggle to get noticed. So how do you stand out in this competitive market?
This talk will give you the insights you need for building a better portfolio that will get hiring managers’ attention.”
LIVE TRAINING: Network Analysis Made Simple [PAID EVENT] via Open Data Science (ODSC) NY
Instructor: Eric J. Ma, Senior Expert II/Investigator III (Data Science & Statistical Learning) | Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR)
Date and time: Thursday, September 30 at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
“Have you ever wondered about how those data scientists at Facebook and LinkedIn make friend recommendations? Or how epidemiologists track down patient zero in an outbreak? If so, then this tutorial is for you. In this tutorial, we will use a variety of datasets to help you understand the fundamentals of network thinking, with a particular focus on constructing, summarizing, and visualizing complex networks.”
Conferences
- INTERSPEECH 2021: August 30 — September 3, 2021
- IntelliSys 2021 Virtual Conference: September 2–3, 2021
- AI & Big Data Expo: September 6–7, 2021
- The European Conference on Machine Learning and Principles and Practice of Knowledge Discovery in Databases: September 13–17, 2021
- The 30th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks: September 14–17, 2021
- International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems: September 27 — October 1, 2021
- The 7th International Conference on Machine Learning, Optimization, Data Science: October 5–8, 2021
- International Conference on Computer Vision: October 11–17, 2021
- The Data Science Conference: October 14–15, 2021
- PyData Global Conference: October 28th — 30th, 2021
