Mothers of Data Science

When authors Kate Strachnyi & Kristen Kehrer wanted to learn about experiences from other mothers in data science, they went straight to the source. In a series of ten in-depth interviews, they ask leading mothers in data science questions about their experiences. The interview subjects include some of the world's most inspirational individuals, including: -Alice Zhao, mother of two small children and data science instructor at Metis. She is passionate about teaching (making complex things easy to understand) and supporting women in STEM. -Carla Gentry, grandmother, mother of two adult sons and a mathematician/economist. Owner and data scientist at Analytical Solution. She has worked in the field of data science for over 15 years. Carla is ranked among the top 10 "Big Data Pros" to follow on Twitter. -Cathy O'Neil, mother of three adult sons, is known for authoring the book Weapons of Math Destruction. She is an American mathematician and the author of the blog mathbabe.org. -Claudia Perlich, mother of a teenage boy, is a senior data scientist at Two Sigma. She has published in more than 50 scientific publications and has a few patents in machine learning. -Deborah Berebichez, mother of two small children, is the first Mexican woman to graduate with a physics Ph. D. from Stanford University. MOTHERS OF DATA SCIENCE vii Her work in STEM outreach has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal, Oprah Winfrey, Mehmet Oz (Dr. Oz), CNN and TED. She wants to inspire kids to pursue careers in science. -Heather Shapiro, mother of a small child, has a Ph. D. in neuroscience and 10-plus years' experience in research and data. She is passionate about startups, health, wellness, wearables, education and the brain. -Jacqueline Nolis, mother of a toddler son, is the co-founder of Nolis, LLC, a data science consulting firm. She is also the co-author of Build Your Career in Data Science. She has a unique point of view as a transgender woman who became a parent as a father and is raising her son as a mother. -Lillian Pierson, mother of a toddler girl, is a data strategist, adviser and trainer. She advises subject matter experts (SMEs) and entrepreneurs on the data technologies, methods and strategies they can use to solve business problems. -Natalie Evans Harris, mother of a young daughter, is a sought-after thought leader on the ethical and responsible use of data. For nearly 20 years, she has been advancing the public sector's strategic use of data, including a 16-year career at the National Security Agency (NSA), and 18 months with the Obama administration. She is the co-founder and head of strategic initiatives at Bright Hive. -Olivia Parr-Rud, a grandmother and mother of three adult children, has more than 20 years' experience working with data. She has the gift of bridging the left-brain world of analytics, data management and strategy with the right-brain world of human values and creativityIn addition to their stories, you'll hear from the authors about their personal experiences balancing children and a data career. For the person who is wondering what it looks like to return to a male dominated office while lactating, or needs some solidarity when they've been offered an "incredible opportunity" to pay out of their own pocket to go speak at a conference and have had to say "No" due to familial responsibilities. This book offers solidarity.