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Harnessing Data for Social Good: An Interview with a Non-Profit Data Professional 

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In the midst of our data ethics courses and the lingering discussions on how we can take the values of ethics into our careers, regardless of industry, I began to wonder what data is like in a sector that encompasses these ethics and, in fact, even focuses on making an Continue reading Harnessing Data for Social Good: An Interview with a Non-Profit Data Professional →

Using Conda in VS Code: Why It Matters and How to Do It

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When helping coworkers and fellow students set up their VS Code environments,  I’ve noticed that understanding how to properly install, activate, and use Conda is one of the biggest challenges. For anyone working in data science, Conda is an essential tool that simplifies package management by creating isolated environments, which Continue reading Using Conda in VS Code: Why It Matters and How to Do It→

The Institute for Advanced Analytics: The Best Pathway to a Data Science Career

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In the rapidly evolving field of data science, choosing the right educational pathway makes all the difference. With countless options available, it’s critical to select a program that not only provides cutting-edge knowledge but also prepares you for the real-world challenges of this dynamic industry. As a current graduate student Continue reading The Institute for Advanced Analytics: The Best Pathway to a Data Science Career→

LLM’s: A Recipe for Success! (or for disaster?)

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Nine Hundred and Thirty-One Million Dollars in my account? No, it’s less. Observations in my dataset? No, but I wish! This number signifies the million tons of food that have gone to waste 3 years ago worldwide. Per a United Nations report on sustainability, 931 million tons of food went to waste Continue reading LLM’s: A Recipe for Success! (or for disaster?)→