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Although my background was in humanities, I find myself playing a numbers game in the world of analytics. I graduated from NC State in May 2023 with a degree in Political Science with a concentration in International Politics. You might ask yourself, “Is it possible to succeed in this program Continue reading A Humanities Girl in an Analytical World
Applying to graduate school programs is a stressful time. The initial stage of deciding where you want to apply can be a difficult decision to make, let alone deciding which to accept. One of the first things I did when considering a master’s program in data science was to Google: Continue reading 5 Reasons I chose the IAA Over Other Data Science Programs
Studying philosophy will make you a better data scientist. Now, I might be biased because I did study both philosophy and statistics as an undergraduate. Still, the soft skills that are vital for the modern data scientist are just what philosophy teaches. Asking the right questions, thinking critically about ethics, Continue reading Philosophy and Data Science
I dedicated a year and a half to studying before enrolling in the IAA program. As a working professional without prior experience in data-related fields, I took rigorous online courses to acquire the necessary technical skills. Throughout this journey, I recorded several milestones in a journal, documenting my preparations for Continue reading Preparing for IAA: A Professional’s Journey