[jainankit9]

Well it works for some gals, so what's there to lose. that guy was following the same attitude..."nothing to lose".

Chill man and don't react.

If you are single, this is for you:: What you can do is.. goto her and apologize, saying" I am sorry on that man's behalf, not all scientists are like him. .......and switch the conversation about something she has into or about field of internship she is in. :)

[gmossessian]

What there is to "lose" is a sense of dignity and self-respect that comes from treating others with respect. The woman in the story was almost certainly at a data science meetup because, big surprise, she wanted to engage with others on the topic of data science, network, discuss current areas of current research, etc. Not to be treated as a fleshy object of sexualized adulation and Asian fetishization.

Why would OP only engage with the woman if he/she were single? Do you only talk to people about their interests if you're trying to get laid?