A sustainable and inclusive tech industry requires active participation from those who are well-trained and knowledgeable in this profession, including women.
Sangeeta Yadav, Devina Wiyani are 2 of 13 winners from 770 participants It is well documented that women remain underrepresented in STEM careers. According to a report by, globally, women make up 31% of research and development positions in science, with the lowest proportions in Southwest Asia and East Asia and the Pacific .
Out of a total participants, only 72 solutions were submitted at the end of one and a half months. The competition, which focused on solo submissions, saw Sangeeta and Devina's solutions not only stand out but also emerge as winners for the respective problem statements tackled.
"Developing the time series model for influenza outbreak prediction was crucial for accurate and timely information to help public health officials, medical professionals, and individuals prepare and respond effectively to influenza outbreaks," Sangeeta said. "This is one of the first capstone projects I have done - it is challenging to learn most things from scratch despite knowing the concept of data mining itself," she said.
She further stated that the experience has boosted her confidence and motivation to keep learning and enriching her portfolio with even bigger and better projects.
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