Data Made Fun For Kids

by Devshree Golecha

Overview

An illustrative guide to learning data science with interactive activities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781964209814
Publisher:	Devshree Golecha
Publication date:	07/05/2024
Pages:	78
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Ms. Devshree Golecha is a distinguished figure in the field of data science and technology, renowned for her remarkable achievements and contributions to the industry. She has been honored as one of the “40 under 40” by Houston Business Journal and CDO Magazine, a testament to her significant impact and leadership in her field.

Her expertise and influence in the realm of data have been further recognized through multiple accolades. Ms. Golecha was named one of the Leading Academic Data Leaders and has been listed among the Global Data Power Women by Chief Data Officer Magazine. She has also been recognized as an Extraordinary Woman in Tech in Texas by Women in Tech Texas. Bringing over 15 years of experience to the table, Ms. Golecha is a seasoned technology leader. She has spearheaded enterprise-wide initiatives in Analytics, Automation, and Optimization, demonstrating her prowess in transforming data into actionable insights and strategic business outcomes.

Currently, she leads the Enterprise Data & Business Intelligence at a Nonprofit that provides scholarships for education. She also enriches the academic world as an Adjunct Professor of Data Science at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). Her profound knowledge and practical experience in the field have also led her to serve as the Vice President of Data at a Financial Institution and as an Adjunct Professor of Quality Improvement at the University of Houston.

Ms. Golecha’s thought leadership is widely recognized on global platforms. She has been a Keynote Speaker at several world conferences, sharing her expertise and insights with a broad audience. Her role extends to being the Global CDO Ambassador and Editorial Board Member, CDO Magazine. In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Golecha is dedicated to empowering the next generation of data scientists. She serves as an Ambassador at WiDS (Women in Data Science) at Stanford University, advocating for greater inclusion and diversity in the tech field.

Her academic credentials are equally impressive, holding a Postgraduate degree in Data Science from Purdue University, an MBA in Finance from NMIMS University, and a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification.

Editorial Reviews

★ 2024-08-16
Devshree Golecha and her 10-year-old daughter Kiara Golecha offer a brief, colorful explanation of data science for young readers.

In their nonfiction debut, the Golechas make Kiara (and her two dogs) the focal point of a short, extensively illustrated guide for teaching kids how to visualize and analyze “big data,” which “helps scientists find cures for diseases, lets companies create better products, and enables cities to plan for a brighter future.” To help younger readers unlock this “treasure chest of knowledge,” the authors, in a series of brief chapters full of charts and bulleted points, lead readers through some of the basic data skills, including how to interpret data averages like mean and median and how to spot patterns and make predictions based on data habits or trends. Concepts like the range visible in any given data set or the nature of outliers to that data are explained using a combination of text, pictures, and charts. Every chapter includes activities designed to help both students and teachers in addition to prompts for “reflection and conclusion” aimed at bringing the whole picture into sharper focus. “Data science is like a magical key that unlocks secrets hidden in numbers and information,” the Golechas write, and the joyful energy of this book actually has a magical feeling. The sheer enthusiasm for the adventure that unfolds in these pages is infectious, and it serves very effectively to demystify the charts and numbers the text includes. The choice to reiterate at regular intervals the importance of data in our modern world is a wise one, guaranteeing that young readers won’t lose interest when the going gets more technical. Touching on everything from scores to statistics, this book does an excellent job of making data exciting.

A warm and thoroughly inviting children’s introduction to understanding data.

Kirkus Reviews