Girls in Data

I had an incredible opportunity to design and deliver a series of Girls in Data Inspiration Sessions at William Perkin School. I tailored these sessions specifically for the Year 10 students, focusing on real-world applications of Data Science and AI, while addressing the challenges women face in STEM. I wanted to create an experience that was engaging, practical, and empowering—one that showed these young girls that a career in data isn’t just possible but also exciting and impactful. We covered AI ethics, hands-on data visualization, and the power of storytelling with data, all while breaking down common stereotypes about women in tech. As someone who has faced discouragement in STEM, I know how vital representation and encouragement are at this stage. Seeing the students engage, ask thoughtful questions, and get excited about data and AI reinforced just how important these conversations are. Big thanks to Women in Data® and Girls in Data for creating initiatives like this. If you're a data professional, I highly encourage you to get involved—your journey could be the inspiration someone needs!

Asda kicked off the school year with a our first ever Girls in Data event in Sheffield! Todays session was hosted at King Edwards V11, where the head of IT and Engineering delivered an inspiring opening speech. The students were nothing short of exceptional. Their engagement, attentiveness, and enthusiasm for diving into the world of data was truly impressive. Some highlights of the day included watching the students create amazing dashboards in a short amount of time, showcasing both their creativity and analytical sides. Additionally, we explored the evolution of AI, starting with a fun session on Akinator, where it eventually guessed 'bread,' after some amusing questions and then ending the excercise with students using Copilot where they generated a penguin doing the Macarena while eating macaroni... A fun demonstration of generative AI in action! It was an inspiring Girls in Data session, filled with talented young minds who clearly have bright futures ahead. Here's to breaking new ground for Women in Data® and girls in data! Thank you my amazing team couldn't do this without you. Fadzai Chiongotere Marina Sanz Chris Levick #girlsindata #womenindata #Copilot #Microsoft #Akinator #GenerativeAI #AI #GirlsinTech #Insposessions #powerbi

Full house session by Girls in Data👏 Ella Ovenden, Jenny Wilkins, Tori Tompkins #BigDataLDN, Big Data LDN

Well what a cracking day with Women in Data® at Big Data London -Olympia. Really enjoyed keynotes from Girls in Data and discussing the importance of diversification within the world of data by way of emerging talent, early careers and through apprenticeship programs Also great to hear success stories from individuals on their own apprenticeship journeys and the associated opportunities for career progression and development. Met some amazing people, let’s hope we can all make a difference! If anyone would like to know more about our Digital apprenticeship programs then please reach out. #apprenticeships #learninganddevelopment #careersindata #collaboration #training

Congratulations to Marks and Spencer —for winning the Q2 ‘BIGGER, BOLDER, BRAVER’ Women in Data® Partner Awards 2024 🏆 We are incredibly proud to have WiDs dedicated to driving our partnership and mission to achieve gender parity. Thank you, M&S team, for the ongoing collaboration and support! ❤️ #WomenInData

This week, we welcomed our first work experience student off the back of the Girls in Data Women in Data® initiative.   The student spent three days at Asda House in Leeds, diving into the world of Business Intelligence, and her performance was nothing short of amazing. 🌟   She was inquisitive, eager to learn, and a pleasure to work alongside. By the end of her time with us, she expressed how Asda exceeded her expectations, stating. 🙌   This experience underscores the importance of initiatives like Girls in Data, which provides young women with positive role models and opportunities to explore careers in data through hands-on experience. We are excited to continue supporting such valuable initiatives! 💡   During her time with us, She learned all about Asda and our Data Visualisation team, gaining insights into my role in Pharmacy and Optical. She also used Power BI for the first time, creating her first Dashboard. She shadowed the Legal and Compliance BI team, gaining valuable insight and completed a research-based task for the Omnichannel Customer Support (OCS) BI Team, analysing articles and customer feedback. We also discussed our people and engagement plans, explored ways to make the Girls in Data curriculum more engaging. It was a packed three days, but incredibly rewarding. We look forward to and welcome more opportunities like this in the future! Thank you Mark Stevens and Rebecca Tomlinson for your help and support!   #GirlsInData #WorkExperience #ASDA #BusinessIntelligence #WomenInData #STEM #Empowerment #ThatsMoreLikeIt

What a fantastic day we had yesterday delivering another Girls in Data session to an amazing group of students at Ralph Thoresby High School in Leeds 🙌 They loved the cyphers, smashed the Power BI activities, and then wowed us with their creativity designing their own AI Smart Device ideas!! 🤩✨ It’s such a pleasure to have the opportunity to be able to help inspire the next generation of Women in Data® Asda Pearl D'Souza Billie Roy Sophie Spencer Sanjay Singh Ralph Thoresby School #RalphThoresby #Ihavethebestjob #girlsindata #womenindata #Asda #greatplacetowork

Yet another Girls in Data event delivered last week representing Asda, this time at Temple Moor High School in Leeds. The enthusiasm and confidence of the girls was fantastic as they embraced all things data, learning about encoding with ciphers, developing AI products, and delving into Power BI. When asked at the end of the day if the session had made any of them consider a role in data or tech, it was amazing to see all the girls’ hands fly up in the air! 🙌🚀 with Gabriela Dobre Sophie Pinder Asda #inspiringminds Girls in Data Women in Data®

"Here's to continued inspiration and empowerment for the young minds shaping the future of data leadership" Sophie Pinder x Girls in Data

Girls in Data goes to UTC Leeds! ❤️