[WiBD SoCal WORKSHOP] Intro to Python

This is a custom lesson plan for new programmers in Python. This introductory course is designed using Google Colab, a free python notebook.

This is a collaborative hands-on workshop hosted by:

• Women's Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC) SoCal chapter
• Women in Big Data (WiBD) SoCal chapter
• PyLadies Los Angeles

Title: Intro to Python
Date: Thursday Feb. 5th, 2026
Location: FanDuel
9000 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 92131
Parking is FREE.
Please note: FanDuel requires all attendees sign an NDA before entering their facilities.

Time: 5:30 PM PT - 8:30 PM PT (Pacific Time)

Workshop Level: Beginner 101

Details:
This is a custom lesson plan for new programmers in Python. This introductory course is designed using Google Colab, a free python notebook environment that does not require user setup except the student requires a google account.

Annie will discuss the different kinds of objects in Python, how and when to use them. Next, she will cover loops, exception handling and introduce a very important data type called DataFrame and its many uses in data analysis.

Agenda: (All times are in Pacific Time)
5:30 - 6:00 PM - Networking, introduction and setup
6:00 - 7:00 PM

• How to get started with Google Colab
• Type of Numbers
• Strings
• Lists
• Tuples
• Dictionaries

7:00-8:00 pm

• Sets and Booleans
• Loops
• DataFrames

8:00 - 8:30 pm - Conclusion

• Q/A
• Where to learn more

Prerequisites:
A laptop and Google account

Instructor: Annie Flippo
Bio: Annie Flippo is the Chief Data Officer at Urgently (a roadside assistance technology platform). She is a data expert focusing on the application of machine learning techniques to extract insights and improve business operations.

Her focus is to empower the data analytics team, lead the development of innovative data products and make data science accessible and intuitive for all. Annie is a teacher, mentor and volunteer in her local communities which include PyLadiesLA, UCLA DataFest and a local high school robotics team.

We extend our sincere thanks to FanDuel for serving as the venue sponsor and WSC SoCal chapter for helping host this event. We truly appreciate your commitment and partnership.

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