As datasets grow larger and more complex, data science has become essential to making sense of the world around us. Here’s your chance to meet 3 data scientists in our next QUT webinar!
Data science is an increasingly crucial tool for understanding the world. Datasets get bigger and messier with every year, and there’s a growing need for skilled experts who can handle these floods of information. Data scientists need to be able to collect, process, clean and analyse all of this information – and they need to be able to do it ethically.
Watch this STEM + X career webinar, supported by QUT, to hear from data science students and graduates who are learning to navigate the world with numbers.
In this webinar, you will meet:
- Becki Cook, a QUT PhD candidate studying Indigenous data literacy
- Nathan Li, a current Bachelor of Data Science student at QUT
- Jiya Thakran, a recent graduate from QUT’s Bachelor of Science and a data scientist at NTI
Meet the panel
Becki Cook – Profile
Becki Cook is a proud Nunukul Aboriginal woman, educator, and researcher currently undertaking a PhD at the QUT Centre for Data Science. Her research explores Indigenous data literacy through Indigenous Research Methodologies, with a focus on elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and priorities in the field of data science. Alongside her doctoral studies, Becki works as a Research Assistant in Indigenous Data Science and serves as the Early Career Researcher Co-Leader for the Data Science and AI in Society theme within the Centre for Data Science.
Nathan Li – LinkedIn
Nathan is a current Bachelor of Data Science student at QUT. In 2025, he was Vice President of the Business Analysis and Data Science (BANDS) club at the university.
Jiya Thakran – LinkedIn
Jiya is a recent graduate from QUT’s Bachelor of Data Science. She now works as a graduate data scientist at NTI in analytics and modelling work, including statistical analysis, inference based reporting, and contributing to algorithmic and machine learning solutions that support insurance processes such as faster and more reliable quote handling.
She was president of the Business Analysis and Data Science (BANDS) club during her time at university.
Plus Lee Constable, event moderator, author and TV Presenter, best known for hosting Network 10 kids’ science show Scope.
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