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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
Start at the Belltower. Run 2.5 miles to Krispy Kreme. Eat 12 donuts. Run back. Yes, this is an actual race. The Krispy Kreme Challenge began as a college dare in 2004 and has since grown into an annual tradition that attracts thousands of participants. This quirky event isn’t just Continue reading From Data to Donuts: Preparing for the Krispy Kreme Challenge
Taking care of your health is always important; having less free time shouldn’t change that. Being a student in the IAA may not allow for as much free time as an undergrad, but there are many great ways to stay healthy during the program. I will discuss some lifestyle choices Continue reading Taking Care of Your Health at the IAA
There are common stereotypes that humanities degrees are “useless,” that Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs) don’t prepare you for the real world, and that being a Black woman is a deficit in STEM fields. I’m here to challenge all that. As a Black woman who graduated from the illustrious North Carolina Continue reading From Chaucer to Code: Why Non-STEM Backgrounds Matter in Data Analytics