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I have always been drawn to listening and writing stories, but I never knew that this would lead me to Data Science. Prior to joining the Institute, I told stories through graphs and charts on dashboards catered to different audiences. As a Filipino immigrant in the US, I knew I Continue reading Data Science through a Filipina’s Lens
If you are a prospective student and reaching out to previous Institute alumni to gather information, there is a greater chance of you hearing about Fall 2 than anything else in their conversation. (Our semesters are broken up into 5-week modules: Fall 1, Fall 2, Fall 3). Fall 2 leaves Continue reading Nothing Like Fall 2 at the Institute
During my undergraduate education, I came across a number of different textbooks, none of which really satisfied me. That is until one of my undergraduate professors recommended Linear Algebra by Hoffman and Kunze, which I finally found time to dig into during Dr. Healey’s linear algebra lectures at the Institute Continue reading Reviewing Linear Algebra via Hoffman and Kunze’s Book
Data is more than a mere sequence of numbers. Data is a complex puzzle. When that puzzle is constructed meaningfully and viewed from the appropriate perspectives, it tells an impactful story. A good data scientist goes beyond simply analyzing numbers and regurgitating results. A good data scientist adds value to Continue reading The Value of Storytelling in Data Science