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Technology Driven Data Analytics for Bracketology and Ranking Sports Teams  (back)
 
Description:
Industrial and Systems Engineering professor Laura Albert has risen through the ranks as a woman in math and technology focused field. For fun and academic challenge, she uses advanced analytical methods to rank sports teams and forecast the College Football Playoff. She will discuss how similar methodologies apply to real-world engineering problems and give some tips on picking a winning bracket for March Madness. She will also offers some thoughts on women in technology fields, as well as recruiting and retaining women in tech. 20 minutes of networking prior to speaker presentation. Light snacks and beverages provided. No carry in food allowed.

UW-WIT welcomes and encourages attendance by all genders.
Contact Info:
Annette Stratman-Durrer (annette.stratmandurrer@wisc.edu)
 
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