On the data hunt

One of the data applications that has the most direct impact on people is healthcare analytics. The ability to shape how healthcare is delivered and to work with healthcare providers to help them do their jobs really appeals to me because of the proximity to people. I wanted to get Continue reading On the data hunt

EATING MY WAY HOME

Four students eating

As an international student living away from home for almost five years, staying connected to my roots has been a challenge, especially in places where the community from that country is small. Homesickness is very common in these situations and can really take a toll on your mental health. Here’s Continue reading EATING MY WAY HOME

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

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

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