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A Deep Dive Into the World of Data Science
An exploration of basic questions about data science, and it’s implications on the tech space. Data science is a hot topic. We examine its history, from the beginning in 1962 to how it’s used today — and explore why that matters to you. What is data science and how is it used in companies day […]
Is Being A Data Scientist Really The Best Job In America?
It’s official – data scientist is the best job in America, according to users of online employment analysts Glassdoor. Glassdoor’s service allows employees to anonymously rate their jobs and their employers, awarding scores for how well they are paid, treated, and helped to advance in their careers. Data Scientist came out with the overall best […]
How IBM is Transforming Data Science
I am at the IBM InterConnect 2016 event in Las Vegas. While this event, IBM’s largest (estimated 24,000 attendees!), is billed as a cloud and mobile conference, sessions focused on a variety of related solutions around analytics, security, DevOps (which I learned is a methodology) and Watson Internet of Things. I was invited by IBM […]
Graduate Students Gain Professional Experience in Verisk Analytics Competition
Graduate students from the data science program recently participated in a competition, which was judged by members of the Verisk Analytics staff – Nigel DeFreitas, chief technology officer; Dr. Shane De Zilwa, vice president of analytics; and Vasudev Daruvuri, analytical scientist. During the competition, students were tasked with mining insurance fraud reports and identifying the […]
