In this talk, we'll explore how Kaggle empowers researchers to leverage the collective intelligence of the data science community to accelerate scientific discovery. We'll delve into real-world examples of how scientists are using Kaggle competitions and datasets to advance research in various fields. We'll examine the platform's tools and resources for data sharing, collaboration, and model building, showcasing how researchers can effectively engage with the Kaggle community.

About the Speaker -

Walter Reade is a Staff Developer Relations Engineer at Google and the Data Science Technical Lead on the Kaggle competitions team. After receiving a Ph.D. from The Pennsylvania State University in 1998, he spent 20 years in various research, manufacturing, and supply chain roles in the paper and consumer products industry before joining Kaggle in 2017. Walter has published peer-reviewed articles in a broad range of fields, and has 16 US patents in areas ranging from RFID technology to diaper dispensing.