Category Archives: Resources

You Belong Here: Embracing Your Unique Journey in Data Science

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Have you ever felt out of place at a job, in a class, or even in a program where you’re fully qualified? You’re not alone—82% of people experience this phenomenon known as imposter phenomenon, the relentless feeling of not deserving their success (American Psychological Association). As a result, it’s no Continue reading You Belong Here: Embracing Your Unique Journey in Data Science→

Does your bookshelf look like this?

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Any board game enthusiast is familiar with this sight. Building a gaming library can be satisfying, but it can be a burden on both your wallet and your shelves. And with thousands of new board games being published each year – many with beautiful art, satisfying components, and exciting themes Continue reading Does your bookshelf look like this?→

Know your resources

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“Know your resources” was our motto when I tutored during undergrad. In the first session with tutees, we would review the resources available so students could learn how to best succeed. As I transitioned into grad school at the Institute for Advanced Analytics (IAA), I was placed back into the Continue reading Know your resources→

Data Preprocessing: SQL vs. Python

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Raw data could be messy and inconsistent. Before any meaningful insights can be generated, the first thing we need to do is to clean and explore the data, which leads us to the important question: what tool should we use to facilitate this crucial step? Generally speaking, there are two Continue reading Data Preprocessing: SQL vs. Python→