Category: Fields of Study

The History Of Data Science and Pioneers You Should Know

Data science is a relatively new discipline. The term “Data Science” entered the lexicon in the early 21st century to categorize a new profession: the field of applied mathematics and statistics that provides insights based on large amounts of complex data or big data. Although the term Data Science is relatively contemporary, the history of Data…Continue Reading The History Of Data Science and Pioneers You Should Know

5 Data Science Concepts Every Data Scientist Should Know

Now is the ideal time to build your expertise in data science concepts. Thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence and big data, data science has become a highly sought-after knowledge area. The Bureau of Labor Statistics  estimates that data science jobs will grow by over 30% between 2019 and 2029. This blog post will introduce you…Continue Reading 5 Data Science Concepts Every Data Scientist Should Know

Top 5 Skills for a Data Scientist: What’s in Demand?

Data scientist is one of the fastest-growing jobs in America. Between 2019 and 2029, employment will grow nearly eight times faster than other occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data scientists work at the intersection of math, computer science, and technology. They process data to derive insights that provide informed structures for decision-making. Today,…Continue Reading Top 5 Skills for a Data Scientist: What’s in Demand?

Read Like an Engineer: Top News Sources in Power Engineering

  The world of engineering is always changing. Whether you’re in industry or academia, innovation is the name of the game, and it can be a challenge to keep up! In our Read Like an Engineer series, we’ll share where WPI engineers get their news.  Michael Ahern is the Director of Power Systems at Worcester Polytechnic Institute….Continue Reading Read Like an Engineer: Top News Sources in Power Engineering

The Top Job of 2019 is…

One of the most in-demand jobs of 2019 is Data Scientist, and there’s no wonder! In an age when data is gathered from just about every interaction we have with technology, knowing how to store, read, and interpret Big Data are invaluable skills to have. Check out this infographic to learn just how important, and…Continue Reading The Top Job of 2019 is…

3 Hot Careers in Chemical Engineering

You’ve earned your bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering…now what? Here are 3 career paths to explore that leverage your current knowledge. October is Fire Prevention Month! WPI will be at SFPE 2019 (Oct. 13-15) to talk about our suite of programs in Fire Protection Engineering (available online & on campus!). We hope to see you there.     ♥ Love this post? Subscribe to Catalyst…Continue Reading 3 Hot Careers in Chemical Engineering

3 Hot Careers in Architectural Engineering

You’ve earned your bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering…now what? Here are 3 career paths to explore that leverage your current knowledge. October is Fire Prevention Month! WPI will be at SFPE 2019 (Oct. 13-15) to talk about our suite of programs in Fire Protection Engineering (available online & on campus!). We hope to see you there….Continue Reading 3 Hot Careers in Architectural Engineering

New Systems Thinking Paper from WPI’s Monat & Gannon

This just in: The latest paper by WPI professors Jamie Monat, PhD, and Thomas Gannon, PhD, is now available for download! Systems, an international peer-reviewed journal on systems engineering, has published Monat and Gannon’s “Applying Systems Thinking to Engineering and Design.” Here’s the abstract from the journal: The application of Systems Thinking principles to Systems Engineering is…Continue Reading New Systems Thinking Paper from WPI’s Monat & Gannon