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WHEREAS, Women in Data Science (WiDS) Pittsburgh will return to Carnegie Mellon University for its eighth annual conference on March 19 and 20;
WHEREAS, the conference takes place in Pittsburgh, a vibrant hub for innovation and discovery, home to a thriving community of experts in statistics, data analysis, and machine learning who are dedicated to pioneering new methodologies, advancing cutting-edge research, and shaping the future of data science;
WHEREAS, as a premier gathering for the region’s data science community, this event brings together students, researchers, industry professionals, and organizations from across the Pittsburgh region to explore the latest advancements in data science, foster meaningful connections, and highlight impactful work taking place throughout our community;
WHEREAS, WiDS Pittsburgh @ Carnegie Mellon University is part of the global Women in Data Science initiative, which originated at Stanford University and has expanded to include more than 150 satellite events worldwide;
WHEREAS, WiDS Pittsburgh is the only women-focused data analytics conference in Western Pennsylvania and welcomes anyone interested in learning about data science and exploring the possibilities within this growing field;
WHEREAS, the mission of WiDS is to inspire and educate data scientists worldwide, regardless of gender, while supporting and elevating women in the field, and the conference proudly features an all-women lineup of speakers from academia and industry;
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Women in Data Science Pittsburgh for providing inspiration, education, and community, and for serving as a catalyst that unites and strengthens the region’s data science community; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, March 19 and 20 2026 to be “Women in Data Science Days” in the City of Pittsburgh.