Deborah Berebichez
As a physicist, data scientist, and TV host, Deborah Berebichez makes complex ideas accessible by breaking them down in clear, engaging, and entertaining ways.
Why you should book speaker Dr. Debbie Berebichez:
- WSJ, Oprah, TED, DLD, and WIRED, her work has been recognized, and she was elected as an ambassador for the IF/THEN initiative by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
- She is an award-winning television host and has worked with several popular channels such as Discovery Channel, NatGeo, Travel Channel, and PBS NOVA.
- She is a John C. Whitehead Fellow at the Foreign Policy Association. She is a winner of the Society of SHPE’s STAR Award. She is a recipient of the Top Latina Tech Blogger award from the Association of Latinos in Social Media (LATISM).
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Making science fun
Speaker Deborah Berebichez is a television host, a physicist, and a data scientist. She often delivers professional keynotes to audience members looking to advance their conversation of all things science. Deborah is an award-winning television host and Ph.D. graduate open to creating grand understandings for audience members to grow their mindset and overall reach.
Speaker Dr. Debbie Berebichez is a television host, a physicist, a data scientist, and a keynote speaker. She has a Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford University (the first Mexican woman to do so), and she is involved in numerous activities as a science, technology, and math ambassador. She also completed two postdoctoral fellowships in applied mathematics and physics at Columbia University and NYU. She also invented and pioneered a most effective technique in the field of wireless communications, which allows cell phone users to communicate with a desired target user in a distant location.
Along with co-hosting Outrageous Acts of Science, known from The Science Channel and Discovery Channel, Berebichez is currently the Principal Scientist at Thoughtworks in New York.
She has a background in theater which helps her connect with different types of audiences, from high school students to advanced professionals, scientists, and politicians. She is also a frequent public speaker, and she is on a mission to inspire and motivate young people to learn science and improve the general state of STEM education around the globe. She regularly appears as an expert guest or commentator on NOVA, CNN, the Travel Channel, and many other international media outlets.
Keynotes
Keynote by Deborah Berebichez:
How Businesses Are Using Data to Thrive in Volatile Times
In today’s volatile business environment, where it is tempting to make decisions based on personal opinion, gut feelings or groupthink, companies need data-literate employees who can make data-driven decisions more than ever: data-driven companies outperform their competitors.
This talk is focused on how to create a data-literate workforce. Dr. Berebichez, Chief Data Scientist at Metis, will discuss how to build an environment where people and data work together for better business.
In this talk you will learn three important techniques to extract the most value out of a company’s data and thrive:
- The proven benefits of a data-driven culture.
- How to create a company-wide, data-driven business environment.
- Examples of success and pitfalls to avoid when training employees in data-literacy.
Keynote by Deborah Berebichez:
Changing the World One Equation at a Time
Debbie grew up in a conservative community that discouraged girls from pursuing a career in science, technology or engineering. In high school she was told that if she were too smart, she would never be liked and that it would be better for her to pursue a feminine career. But she wanted to understand how the world works, so she defied her parents and friends and studied physics becoming the first Mexican woman to graduate with a PhD in physics from Stanford.
In this inspirational presentation, she shares the ups and downs of her path, which led her to becoming a physicist, a TV host of science programs and a mentor to young women who want to become scientists. Dr. Berebichez uses examples from her life-story to illustrate three principles – a strategic checklist that teaches women how to succeed in STEM (science, tech, engineering & math) and to remove barriers for other people to pursue careers in science and technology.
Keynote by Deborah Berebichez:
Things about the Future and the Future of Things (IoT)
Our lives are full of things. Alarm clock, shower, coffeemaker, clothes, phone, watch, car, computer, desk, chair—every day we interact with more things than people. If things could talk, they would be our best friends. And soon they will be. Because the things in our lives have started to talk to us, helping us make each day a little better, from the watch that monitors our health to the car that drives itself.
This interconnected world—the Internet of Things (IoT)—offers new possibilities for personal growth. It offers exciting business opportunities and some unique challenges regarding data ethics, privacy and security.
In this talk, Debbie presents examples of the new culture of experimentation and innovation brought upon by IoT and how new business models are being created. She explores the future of predictive maintenance, what happens when products become services, and helps you reimagine the future of your own products, services and existing supply chains.
Debbie tells us stories of the wonderful future that IoT is bringing to us and how it’s defying the status quo in every aspect of our lives. She also discusses the important challenges to security and privacy that come with this new reality.
Workshop by Deborah Berebichez:
Statistics and the Art of Deception
Data scientists use statistics to reach meaningful conclusions about data. Unfortunately, statistical tools are often misapplied, resulting in errors that cost both time and money. By being aware of the most common mistakes involving statistics, we can become better and more productive data scientists.
To illustrate the kinds of problems that often arise, Debbie presents examples of egregious misuses of statistics in business, technology, science, and the media and analyzes them through a review of basic statistical concepts. She explains how to weed out the most common errors and reduce the chance of being fooled by statistics.
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