407: How to Encourage Diversity in Data Science

Published: Oct. 7, 2020, 11 p.m.

Margot Gerritsen joins us for a great discussion that was both technical and inspiring, on the topics of principal component analysis and linear algebra, as well as the importance of women in data science.\n\nIn this episode you will learn:\n\nMargot\u2019s travels and background [7:29]\n\nMargot\u2019s position and work at Stanford [13:38]\n\nWhat is linear algebra? [18:00]\n\nPrinciple component analysis [23:02]\n\nWIDS, Women in Data Science [32:08]\n\nMargot\u2019s diversity call to action [58:12]\n\nHow can men support their female colleagues? [1:05:55]\n\n\nAdditional materials: www.superdatascience.com/407