Tag: Data Science

Karen Bonilla- Finding Purpose and Persistence Through Data Science 

Karen Bonilla’s journey to the Data Science PhD program at WPI began six years before she officially enrolled. As one of ten students in WPI’s Data Science Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, she spent that summer analyzing participant data from a data visualization literacy experiment led by Professor Lane Harrison.  “I very much liked…Continue Reading Karen Bonilla- Finding Purpose and Persistence Through Data Science 

What Can I Do With a Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI)?  

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Why Get a Master’s Degree in AI?   Artificial intelligence (AI) is in virtually every headline nowadays. It has begun to filter into every industry, including art, education, social media, business, and beyond. Those in the technology field have known about the usefulness of AI and have been using it to train and build algorithms for…Continue Reading What Can I Do With a Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI)?  

What Makes A Successful Data Science Strategy?

From healthcare to retail and every sector in between, a strong data science strategy can be a transformative organizational asset. As businesses employ strong analysis techniques, harness technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, and leverage both statistics and software, they can design and execute plans, projects, and programs for the good of their companies…Continue Reading What Makes A Successful Data Science Strategy?

5 Ways The Data Science Field Has Grown And Made An Impact

Data science impacts business, but it also influences and improves the world at large. The benefits of data science include everything from more efficient healthcare delivery to hyper-personalized entertainment. In addition, data science helps businesses offer personalized products and services, aids governments in making data-driven decisions and empowers researchers to discover new solutions to old…Continue Reading 5 Ways The Data Science Field Has Grown And Made An Impact

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?

The Role of Data in a World Reshaped by COVID-19

Public and private sectors involved in healthcare produce a tremendous amount of data each day. An estimated 80% of all healthcare data was considered unstructured before the COVID-19 outbreak. At the start of the pandemic, stakeholders ranging from public health officials to medical supply manufacturers needed data scientists to make sense of this data to manage the…Continue Reading The Role of Data in a World Reshaped by COVID-19

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