Carpe Datum

By Audrey x Women in STEM

Welcome to 'Carpe Datum,' the podcast where we dive into the fascinating world of data science. Join us bi-monthly on Monday 5:00 AM PST as we explore the diverse experiences, insights, and journeys w... more

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How many episodes does Carpe Datum have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

Carpe Datum episodes:

February 17, 2025S3E4 Kelly Princess: STEM Podcasting
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
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17min
February 03, 2025 S3E3 Hana Gabrielle: Stories in Gaming, Mental Health, and Accessibility
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.
Handling Unemployment: Staying motivated during unemployment through blogging, coding, and certifications, with advice for others.
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24min
January 20, 2025 S3E2 Lydia Yu: Data-Driven Success
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.
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23min
January 06, 2025S3E1: Maheen Ghani: From Labs to Leadership
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=
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20min
December 30, 2024 Carpe Datum: One-Year Anniversary
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.

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1min
December 16, 2024 Season 2 Recap: 12 Inspiring Stories
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.

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2min
December 02, 2024S2E12 Katie Kee: Sewing the Future of Technology
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
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28min
November 18, 2024S2E11 Sara Benard: Rebooting Your Career at Any Age
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
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1h 15min
November 04, 2024S2E10 Gigi Kenneth: Unleashing the Learner Within
Online Learning - Align courses with goals, bridge theory & practice, be consistent & participate.

Udacity Nanodegree - Demanding & rewarding, online flexibility + structured learning.

Soft Skills for Data - Soft skills connect data to results (communication & empathy).

Leader vs. Follower - Value in both! Lead = vision, Follow = mentorship & growth.

AI & Data Science for K-12 - Real-world applications, engaging activities to spark curiosity.
Reading, Writing & Dreams - Platform connecting tech & mentorship (or) book on human element in tech.
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40min
October 21, 2024S2E9 Joy Yang: Landing Your Dream Job
Joy is a client-facing AI Engineer at IBM using generative AI for customer service, content generation, etc.

She transitioned from data scientist (traditional machine learning) to AI Engineer (generative AI).

Her internship at IBM led to a full-time role. As an account manager, she supported data center expansion projects.

At BMW, she built a predictive model for customer purchasing behavior.

Outside of work, she enjoys hobbies like pilates and ceramics to prevent burnout.
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31min

FAQs about Carpe Datum:

How many episodes does Carpe Datum have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.