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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
At the start of my IT career, when I was introduced to the field of data analytics, using data to solve problems appealed to me for the humanitarian possibilities it yields. Outside of my job, I was engaged with local nonprofits and NGOs working in fields that I was passionate Continue reading Data Dive with Data Kind
What does the average person envision when encountering the term “data science?” With the advent and approach toward ubiquity of buzzwords like big data and analytics in the world of business, one might understandably assume that the emerging field is devoted to increasing private sector profits. However, the applications Continue reading Beyond Business: Data Science as a Tool for Social Good