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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects data science to experience a 35% growth within the next decade. The growing career field of data science provides a diverse range of career paths spanning many industries. In particular, a movement gaining traction is Data for Good, which strives to leverage data Continue reading Data For Good: An Interview With Jessica Archibald
Aspiring data scientists are known for utilizing their free time to work on interesting side projects, and it seems like there is a side project for everyone. I began wondering if there was a way to conduct a side project while also contributing to impact-driven projects that could make a Continue reading The Humanitarian Data Scientist: Data for Good Volunteer Opportunities
When Hurricane Florence hit North Carolina in September 2018, its impacts were devastating and many communities were faced with food insecurity. Nonprofits across the state quickly initiated or increased relief efforts to affected areas. Among these was the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, which had previously collected Continue reading Data for Good: Visualizing Food Insecurity
“Thinking about how we collect data, how we use data, and how it affects people is part of the obligation of being in data science.” – Elaine McVey This is the first interview in a series called Datalines that explores data science careers in the social sector. The idea for Continue reading Datalines: An interview with Elaine McVey