Data Quality Over Quantity and the Human Element, with Tanja Ubert from Rotterdam University
In this new episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host Nick Dobbins is joined by Tanja Ubert, a lecturer in methods, design, data engineering and expert digital education design at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. Together they discuss the human aspect of data, and how important it is to retain a diverse perspective when dealing with large data sets and AI.
Join host Nick Dobbins and his guest Tanja Ubert in this new episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life where they delve into the fascinating world of AI, data management and education.
Tanja demonstrates her commitment to the future of data science as they discuss:
- The limited perspective of data
- How the consequences of faulty data can spiral when data sets are combined
- The importance of building diverse teams when working with data
- Encouraging young girls to pursue careers in data
- Her project to help mothers and babies while saving money on prenatal care
Tanja has been lecturing for over 15 years, working as a lecturer at the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences in the School of Communication, Media and Information Technology department. Her work and development covers various methodology, including design and data engineering. As part of the Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program, she is a champion of the global IT department and helps in delivering AI products.
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Episode Highlights:
00:00 - Intro
01:35 - What Drew Tanja to Data Science
02:29 - Data is Just Part of Reality.
03:59 - Putting Responsible Technology at the Centre of the Rotterdam University Curriculum.
05:04 - Using Data to Improve Prenatal Care in the Netherlands
07:27 - Preserving Data Quality
09:12 - Investing in Quality and Limiting Data Bias
10:53 - Enthusing Young Girls For a Career in Data and AI
12.00 - Diversity in Data
13.38 - How Students Keep the Industry on its Toes