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Only 1 in 5 data scientists is a woman. In this NeurOlympics episode, Inés Cueli Fernández and Karen Saya Heredia share their journey breaking into the male-dominated world of data science.

Fresh out of their master’s programs, they share the challenges of entering today’s job market—from unrealistic entry-level expectations to the barriers women face in tech. They talk about dreaming of roles in Formula 1 and the European Union, and how brain data can prove talent beyond bias—opening doors to careers women are often excluded from.

00:00 1 in 5 Data Scientists Is a Woman

03:48 Being a Woman in Data Science

06:48 Why Data Science? What Drives Your Vision?

15:03 Your First Dream Job as a Data Scientist

26:02 Fair Chances & Hurdles

35:14 What Field Needs Data Science the Most

41:14 How Important Is Data in Business Today

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