WiDS 2020 Opening Video
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Started as a Stanford conference and now claims 200+ regional events worldwide, a global datathon that draws teams across three continents, a podcast series and concrete K–12 and workshop programs. Organizers run a predictive analytics challenge with real-world data, recruit interdisciplinary student teams, and report measurable growth over five years. Outcomes include sustained event replication, continuing education modules for schools, and an active global community that demonstrably scales.
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