Exploring Data Science Careers in the Water Sector
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The water sector fosters a workforce dedicated to improving, designing, operating, and maintaining critical infrastructure that provides water and sanitation services to communities every day. In recent years, the sector has experienced a digital transformation, incorporating intelligent water systems and digital tools into how utilities, companies, and nonprofit organizations operate. With this transition comes an important need to attract people with data science backgrounds into the sector.
This webcast was an introduction to the intersection of data science, the water sector, and workforce opportunities. Intended for people both in the water sector and those interested in finding a place in the field, this webcast presented:
- An introduction to research focused on intelligent water systems
- A panel of diverse experts from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to share about what a career in water might look like for someone with a data science background
- Where to find opportunities for careers in the water sector that incorporate data science
Presenters:
Prabhu Chandrasekeran, PE, VP Intelligent Water National Practice Leader, Arcadis
Shirley Ben-Dak, Senior Advisor, Smart Water Networks (SWAN) Forum
Rylee Rubino, Data Analytics Engineer, Metro Water Recovery
Moderator:
Miriam Hacker, PhD, Research Program Manager, The Water Research Foundation