How much of a data science background do I need to participate in the WiDS Trinidad & Tobago Datathon Workshops and Regional Events?
In support of the WiDS Datathon Challenge, WiDS Trinidad & Tobago Events are open to persons of all backgrounds, including absolute beginners in data science. Workshops are intended to peak interest in the field and to encourage a community of persons of all levels (Beginners and beyond) to network in a safe community space.
I do not identify as a woman. Am I allowed to participate in the WiDS Trinidad & Tobago Datathon Workshops and Regional events?
Yes, we encourage diversity and everyone is encouraged to participate. The main goal of the WiDS Trinidad & Tobago Datathon events is to support the international WiDS Datathon Challenge by empowering women (and others) to pursue data science related fields, with supporting material and community networking and engagement. Workshops and Panel Discussions will be presented by persons identifying as women and are both technical (discussing data science methods, applications) and non-technical (experiences in the field). We urge all aspiring and current data scientists (of any gender) to actively engage in these important discussions.
Do note that persons participating in the international WiDS Datathon Challenge must have 50% of the team identifying as females. Teams can be 1 to 4 persons maximum.