Bhuvan Mittal shares her experience and stresses the importance of Moms in STEM. They’re often our first role models and show us the possibilites of the world. Via IEEE Spectrum:
My successful work and research in computer vision and deep-neural networks in school and most recently at CVS Health, where I work as a data scientist, has made a difference and has boosted local, corporate, and national economic growth.
My advice to young people is that if there is something you love and always wanted to do, then go ahead, try it. Do it with your heart and soul. Persevere and reach your dreams.
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