The topic of women in tech has been receiving a lot of attention lately. While many divulge into the obstacles that women typically encounter in STEM fields, Laura Edell and Genevieve Graves focus on what it takes to overcome them. 

It’s a well-known fact that women in tech have a more difficult time breaking through and establishing themselves as leaders in their fields. Laura and Genevieve, two accomplished data scientists, use this episode of The Data Standard to discuss some of the challenges they faced at the beginnings of their careers. Going over their encounters with the Imposter Syndrome, feelings of inferiority, and lack of confidence, the two discuss what it took for them to accept the true worth of their skills and talents. 

In this episode, you’ll hear more about their inner fights and how they learned to follow their own paths instead of doing what others were expecting of them. Touching upon the topics of AI bias and fairness and the importance of unbiased data, you’ll learn more about how challenging and exciting the world of data science can be. 

So, tune in with Laura and Genevieve as they talk about their careers, women in tech, and inspiring young kids to pursue STEM fields.