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Universities Expand Curriculum To Meet Demand for Data Science

On InformationWeek.com, journalist Lisa Morgan discusses how an increasing number of universities are expanding their curricula to accommodate the booming demand for data science careers. Learn more about how universities have expanded their data science offerings and what this means for current and prospective students.

Why These Five Metaphors for Big Data Matter

In DataInformed, Big Data guru Bernard Marr addresses a number of common metaphors used to explain and describe Big Data. From describing data as “oil” and “food” to using phrases such as “data tsunami” and “big data,” read more about which metaphors are the most accurate in describing data.

Streaming Analytics – Is it Worthwhile?

In O’Reilly, Akmal B. Chaudhri, an independent consultant specializing in Big Data, discusses the ability that streaming analytics has to benefit both businesses and its customers. Learn more about how to integrate streaming analytics with transactions to create true business value.

Data Science in 2016

In CIO magazine, journalist Rebecca Merrett discusses how companies and organizations will focus on refining data in 2016. Learn more about these companies plan to refine data and what it means for the data science field.

Creating an Analytics A-Team

In an article from Kellogg Insight from the Kellogg School of Management, data analytic experts discuss how to hire and retain the best data scientists. Read more to find out how to find the brightest talent in the data science field.

Improving Gender Diversity in Data Science

On CustomerThink, Bob Hayes, Ph.D., addresses the subject of the low representation of women in the data science field despite women having the same levels of education and proficiency in data science skills as men. Learn more about ways to improve gender diversity in data science.

Top 10 Data Science Courses for Finance Jobs

Sarah Butcher of efinancialcareers.com listed the best universities, learning courses and degrees for those pursuing a data science career in the finance industry. Find out the top 10 data science courses for jobs in finance.

How is Big Data Changing Finance?

Ely Razin of Forbes addresses how Big Data is revolutionizing industries across the board, particularly in finance. Learn more about the five ways Big Data is changing the face of the finance industry.

Are You a Data Scientist? Progressive Wants You

In The Wall Street Journal, journalist Steven Norton reports that auto insurance giant Progressive Corp. is hiring more data scientists as it increases experiments using real-time analytic tools in hopes of providing more tailored insurance offerings to customers. Learn more about how data scientists can help Progressive decide how and when to offer new products to a […]