Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide
Known as “WiDS”, the Women in Data Science initiative was launched at Stanford University in 2015 with a one-day technical conference featuring outstanding women doing outstanding work in the field. Soon after, volunteer ambassadors took WiDS around the world by organizing similar conferences in their communities under the WiDS umbrella. The WiDS community grew to include additional year-round programming in education, innovation and leadership to strengthen community connections, and support, educate and inspire women everywhere.
The annual WiDS programming now includes 200+ conferences and events around the world, a global datathon, a podcast series, a WiDS Academy with upskilling workshops, the Next Gen outreach program, and the UpLink platform for career and training opportunities. WiDS Worldwide programs reach over 150,000 participants each year in more than 160 countries. Since early 2023, WiDS Worldwide has been a fiscally sponsored project under Community Initiatives, with continued strong collaboration and partnership with Stanford.
- Implementing policies and actions that promote inclusion, diversity and equity - to create work environments that attract, retain and advance women scientists
- Developing innovative and inspiring educational strategies and initiatives - to open educational pathways for girls in science
- Enhancing the visibility of female role models - to dismantle gender stereotypes and biases in science
WiDS Worldwide