• Diverse Background and Leadership: Impact of university roles and extracurricular activities on managing technical projects.

• Engaging Different Age Groups: Tailoring complex STEM ideas for various audiences, combining experiences as a team manager and council member.

• Women in STEM Podcast: Inspiration behind the podcast, evolution of the vision, and surprising insights from high-profile interviews.

• Challenges in Digital Solutions: Experiences optimizing Tanzu Kubernetes solutions for scalability and reliability at VMware.

Women in STEM podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pJNT1DLx3EddXfnVuisEj?si=202c8362400a4aee

Transition from Corporate to Academic Setting: Navigating the shift from Wells Fargo to Cornell and the transferable skills.

Diverse Data Projects: Insights from analyzing data in mental health, gaming, and accessibility, and lessons learned.

Writing for Reinvented Magazine: Trending tech topics and their influence on marketing data analysis at Cornell.

STEM Education Impact: Lydia's experience as an MIT instructor in Barcelona. The transformative power of STEM education in communities. Advice for young women exploring tech and data science.

Interdisciplinary Research: Lydia’s research on the connection between music, animals, and human well-being. Encouragement for high school students to explore interdisciplinary research.

ML Summer Analyst Success: Lydia’s approach to saving 1,000 hours and increasing bids by $100 million. Key skills and mindset for making a significant impact.

Data Science in Industry: Transition from IBM to Visa and how previous projects in automotive and supply chain influence her work in fraud detection at Visa.

• Journey in Engineering: Discussion of Maheen's path to becoming a gold medalist in engineering, her involvement in Young Inventor programs, and how these experiences shaped her career.

• Diverse Experiences in STEM: Exploration of Maheen’s roles as a science demonstrator, ambassador for Women in Data Science, Women Engineers, and her involvement in initiatives like Coke Studio.

• Current Role and Future Goals: Insights into Maheen’s current role as a SMART trainee at ANDRITZ Pulp and Paper, her next steps, and the valuable lessons she's applying from previous trainee experiences.

• Leadership and Advocacy: Highlighting Maheen’s work with WinSci Pakistan, including success stories from her awareness campaigns and workshops, and advice for young girls in STEM.

  
  

  
  

  WinSci Pakistan: https://instagram.com/winsci.pak?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

It's been an incredible year, and we're just getting started! In this special anniversary episode, we'll share the key lessons we've learned about the power of consistency and focused effort. We'll also discuss our plans for the future, including more interactive elements. Get ready to be inspired and take the next step in your data science journey.

In this special season finale, we'll recap the highlights, share our biggest takeaways, and express our gratitude to all the amazing women who've joined us. Whether you're a seasoned data professional or just starting out, this episode is for you.

• The STEM Stitch, a non-profit Katie founded, aims to provide STEM resources to students in rural areas.

• Intersection of computer science and domestic violence advocacy

• Importance of STEM education in rural communities

• Youth empowerment and community service

• Balancing passion projects with academic pursuits

• Transitioning to Tech: The Data Science Bootcamp she took and Data Science Portfolio

• Overcoming Burnout: Acknowledge burnout, take breaks, reassess goals, and seek support.

• Data Science Projects: WWPS: Used NLP to analyze presidential speeches and Airbnb Superhost - analyzed data to identify factors influencing Superhost status