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Cosima

@cosima.bsky.social
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Loves working with data 👩🏼‍💻 #socialscientist turned #datascientist; thinking a lot about bias, building sustainable ML products and diversity in tech Working on @rladies-bot.bsky.social and @pyladies-bot.bsky.social linktr.ee/cosima_meyer

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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Hi everyone, I love giving talks on community building - and want your voices in it. If you build or take part in tech communities (free time or work), I'd love to hear your experiences! It takes ~5-10 min and is anonymous 👉 forms.gle/Qmcez89xxMsA... Thank you! 💜
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What Makes a Community Work?
Hi there, I'm giving talks on community building and would love to include real voices from the people who make it happen. The best insights come from those who build and are part of tech communities ...
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
It took me a while to implement everything but I'm super excited to share that v0.2.0 is finally out there for you to use with overviewpy's PyPI version! For a deeper dive, have a look here: cosimameyer.com/post/mid-yea... If you have feedback or other ideas? Curious to hear your thoughts 😊
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
When I initially shared it with the community, I got some feature and collaboration requests - more than I could have wished for.
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
When transitioning into the Python world, I felt like I needed this experience again. And that's when I started working on overviewpy (overviewR's Python version) in my free time. It's a very small project but with a very welcoming snake (you'll see!). #pyladies #rladies
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
If you know overviewR, you may have also heard of overviewpy. If not, let me introduce you to it :) When working on overviewR, it opened me so many (learning) doors. Understanding the language a bit better, trying things out and building a tool that could be helpful for the community. #rladies
A screenshot of the website of overviewpy (technical documentation with a green snake holding a light bulb)
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
After a bit of tinkering, my "gallery" got a small facelift. I'm so happy how it turned out! I also wrote a (very) short reflection on the process and how I got there. Why very short? Because it didn't take too long and was surprisingly straightforward! cosimameyer.com/post/updatin...
A screenshot with portraits of amazing women in tech
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
It's been a while since we last updated {overviewR} but it's officially updated on CRAN! 🚀 If you want to learn what's new, here's a short summary: cosimameyer.com/post/newest-... In a nutshell: - Export tables as markdown - Proportional Venn diagrams - More flexible plot colors #rladies
Two circles in different blue shades with the sames “Data set 1” and “Data set 2” where data set 2 represents a subset of data set 1.
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
I'm back to working on the @pyladies-bot.bsky.social and @rladies-bot.bsky.social bots 🥰 Do you have a blog or a YouTube channel and want it featured? Let me know or learn more about it here: cosimameyer.github.io/community-bo... #pyladies #rladies
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About the Project - Community Bots
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Of course! Done :)
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Ich brauche Musik auf die Ohren!
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
📖 Book: www.penguin.co.uk/books/317706...
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Moral AI
Can computers understand morality? Can they respect privacy? What can we do to make AI safe and fair? The artificial intelligence revolution has begun. Today, there are self-driving cars on our stree...
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Thank you! ☺️
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
"Moral AI" also emphasizes that technology alone isn't enough and that AI systems are created by humans within a human society. It highlights the importance of communication and collaboration between AI contributors and stresses also the potential that we have when we succeed in creating moral AI.
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
▷ Actionable insights: The book provides calls to action for scaling moral AI technical tools, disseminating best practices, and promoting civic participation.
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
▷ Forward-thinking: The book raises questions about unforeseen consequences and the need for careful planning as AI progresses ▷ Solutions-oriented: It discusses implementing human morality into AI systems and offers strategies for achieving this
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
▷ Practical considerations: It explores ethical and practical considerations, including biases in data and the importance of representative samples ▷ Real-world examples: Illustrative case studies and examples highlight common AI problems and potential misuses
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
▷ Comprehensive coverage: The book dives into defining AI, its shortcomings in moral reasoning, safety concerns, privacy, fairness, and legal/moral responsibility
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
It's a highly recommended read for anyone in the field, whether technical or non-technical. What makes this book stand out for me: ▷ Diverse authors: The authors come from different fields and backgrounds, acknowledging that solving AI's challenges requires a multidisciplinary approach.
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
“Moral AI” dives into the critical intersection of ethics and AI, exploring the decisions that will shape our future. The book provides a balanced view of what moral AI is, why it's important, and how we can achieve it.
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Artificial intelligence is shaping our world, but how do we ensure it aligns with human and moral values? Here’s a short review of “Moral AI” which addresses these and other questions: cosimameyer.com/post/moral-a... #MoralAI #AIethics #Ethics #ResponsibleAI
Photo of the book “Moral AI” by Jana Schaich Borg, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, and Vincent Conitzer. The cover has a red background with white and black text. It features an illustration of a sliding puzzle with a partially completed image of a person’s face, symbolizing the complexity of moral AI. The book is part of the Pelican Books series.
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Posit @posit.co · 19/02/2025
Discover posit::conf as an Opportunity Scholar! The deadline to apply is this Friday, February 21st. The program includes travel funds, accommodations, and registration. We shared reflections from a few of last year's Scholars: posit.co/blog/discove... Apply today! #PositConf2025 #RStats #Python
posit conf 2025. A happy group of last year's opp scholars.
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Thanks so much - I’m happy that you like them! I’ve drawn them - it’s a nice change to get creative during the evenings :)
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
📖 Setting Up a Gallery with Hugo: cosimameyer.com/post/setting... A big thanks to Nico Kaiser for creating the Hugo theme 🙌
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Setting up a gallery with Hugo
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
And the gallery is still growing - if you know someone who should be featured, feel free to reach out! Curious how I set up the gallery? I wrote a short blog post on adding a gallery to your website:
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
When I started creating portraits of women in tech last year, I had no idea how quickly it would grow into the "Amazing Women in Tech" series ✨ I set up a gallery where you can flip through the portraits: 🌟 Amazing Women in Tech Gallery: gallery.cosimameyer.com #womenintech #amazingwomenintech
Screenshot of the Illustrations Gallery website showing a preview on “Amazing Women in Tech”. It shows hexagon tiles with small portraits of different amazing women in tech.
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
You're on it :)
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
And if this made you curious what @rladies-cologne.bsky.social are doing or want to generally learn more about developing software in #rstats, they are kicking off a new series on package development with the first session coming up next week. RSVP here: www.meetup.com/rladies-colo... 👩‍💻
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R package creation made easy: Introducing {fusen}, Fri, Jan 31, 2025, 4:30 PM | Meetup
Do you want to learn how to develop R packages from scratch? This new R-Ladies Cologne series is just for you! Together, we’ll walk through **every step of package developm
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
I can't wait to see these initiatives continue to grow and spread across the globe! ✨ #rladies
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
A few projects that will always hold a special place in my heart are our amazing collaborations with other chapters (R-Ladies Bergen, R-Ladies Gaborone, R-Ladies Nairobi, R-Ladies Paris, PyLadies Tunis, @pyladiesparis.bsky.social, and Pyladies Munich) & the launch of the PyLadies 💜 R-Ladies series
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Running the chapter, co-organizing events, and thinking about how to make the #rstats community even better has been a wonderful experience that I don't want to miss - and most of all because of the amazing people I've met along the way!
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
It is with a full heart that I step down from my role with @rladies-cologne.bsky.social a chapter of @rladies.org that I had the pleasure of founding in 2021 💜
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
I played around with some functionalities of the @rladies-bot.bsky.social and @pyladies-bot.bsky.social to improve the blog post promotion. Using Gemini, I had a setup up and running in ~30 minutes. If you want to try it out yourself, here's my step-by-step guide: bit.ly/embed-gemini #python
Image showing the architecture of the bot. The bot's backend resides in a GitHub repository. GitHub Actions serves as a CRON trigger, running on a regular schedule. The CRON trigger activates a Python script named "promote_blog_posts.py". The script gathers RSS feed content from an RSS metadata pickle file containing basic information. Using the RSS feed text, the script interacts with Google AI Studio, where the Gemini API is connected. The script instructs the API to summarize the text and returns the summary. The script combines the title, author, hashtags, link, and summary to create a social media post. The post is then automatically published on Bluesky and Mastodon.
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
I may be biased, but if you're looking for an opportunity to get involved in the #rladies community (and live in or near one of the best cities in the world), this is for you! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out or contact the chapter directly 😊 @rladies.org @rladies-bot.bsky.social
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
You’re added 🙌
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 23/11/2024
Here's some starter packs Python community: bsky.app/profile/sava... PyLadies: bsky.app/profile/cosi... Python core team: bsky.app/profile/hugo...
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Mariatta @mariatta.ca · 24/11/2024
🏆 Nominate a PyLady for the Outstanding PyLady Award! The perks: - free registration to PyCon US (and travel grants), or - $1000 USD cash award Nomination accepted year-round, but the cutoff for recognition at PyCon US 2025 is Dec 31st. How to nominate? pyladies.com/blog/Nominat... #PyLadies
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Nominate a PyLady for the Outstanding PyLadies Award! – PyLadies
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Of course! You’re added ☺️
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Happy that you find it helpful ☺️ I added you! 🙌
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Michelle Waveform, PhD @michw.com · 25/11/2024
Another great starter pack - PyLadies on Bluesky 🙌
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Of course! I added you 🙌
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
I added you 🎉
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Thanks :) I added Alicia 🙌
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
It starts with the basics of transformer-based models, goes over to #xai and provides a hands-on example for integrated gradients with #BERT
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Because it never gets old... integrated gradients are a great (and accessible) way to start making your LLMs explainable 📖 Here's a blog post that I co-authored with @ankuepfer.bsky.social on this topic: bit.ly/bert-xai-post #pyladies #python #xai
Image showing integrated gradients from tokenization, vector representation, and starting with a baseline arriving step-by-step at an explainable model approach.
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Of course, you’re on the list 🙌 and welcome to bluesky 🎉
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Shannon McWeeney @wondermixtape.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
For those interested in ethical implications of AI, as well as work on Responsible and Trustworthy AI - here is a starter pack (non-exhaustive) to help find out more or connect with colleagues go.bsky.app/RnucJWZ
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
To all the #pyladies and #rladies out there - if you have a blog or a YouTube channel and want to be added, feel free to reach out! Your content will then be featured by the @pyladies-bot.bsky.social or @rladies-bot.bsky.social 🙌
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ᴅʀ. ᴍᴏᴡɪɴᴄᴋᴇʟ'ꜱ @drmowinckels.io · 20/11/2024
I would love love love to connect to more Research Software Engineers! This is quite #rstats heavy currently, but is open to all of any level! go.bsky.app/4kfWypW
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Kyle @kylestratis.com · 19/11/2024
PySky, what is your favorite automated documentation tool? Investigating to round out the docs of an internal platform I'm working on, and want something a bit more detailed than just a docstring-generated list of methods and inputs. One thing I'd like is class diagrams of derived classes #python
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Cosima @cosima.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
That’s a fantastic list! I have some tutorials (#python and #rstats + some Hugo) on my website and also occasionally write for Methods Bites @mzes-ssdl.bsky.social - so maybe the two of us could be a nice addition to the list ☺️
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