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17 Data Science Scholarships
Explore scholarships for data science students to help offset your costs by up to $38,000. See if you meet the qualifications and apply.
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How to Nail Your Data Science Tech Interview
With an increase in demand for data scientists, you could be at an advantage in your job search. Here’s how to nail your data science tech interview.
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Networking and Professional Development Resources for Women in STEM
Women are underrepresented in STEM fields and face challenges due to gender gaps. Learn more about resources for women’s professional development in STEM.
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Tech Internship Guide
Tech internships can help you gain real project experience and build important relationships. Read this guide to help you understand the process of getting a good tech internship.
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Tips for Teaching STEM Education Virtually and at Home
Adapting to virtual learning is tough for everyone involved. Here are some ideas on how to better support STEM learners as they continue to navigate virtual learning.
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Websites With Free and Open Source Datasets
Whether you’re taking courses online by choice or necessity, there are many tips and tricks that can help you succeed in the virtual classroom. Time management, a solid routine and using the right tools correctly can help make online classes work for you.
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Tips for Taking Online Courses in College
Whether you’re taking courses online by choice or necessity, there are many tips and tricks that can help you succeed in the virtual classroom. Time management, a solid routine and using the right tools correctly can help make online classes work for you.
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Open Source Tools for Big Data Analysis
From data mining to data aggregation--and everything in between--here's a who's who in open source tools for Big Data analysis.
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The Importance of Effective Big Data Governance
Big data governance sets company policies and procedures for data collection, access and analysis. Companies with robust data governance plans avoid compliance penalties and have more efficient access to data.
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How to Get Into Data Science
As a new graduate, one of your biggest obstacles may be landing your first job. With no experience, it can be tough to impress employers or prove you have a strong work ethic and the ability to tackle job duties responsibly and efficiently. Once you’ve completed your degree in data science, it’s important to learn …
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What Is a Data Warehouse?
A data warehouse can amalgamate information from each and every department within a company and can provide an insightful look at how to grow their business activities.
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Getting Started With Kaggle Competitions
Kaggle is best known for its competitions—prizes up to $100,000 draw some of the brightest machine learning minds to the site. But there’s an archive of challenges for participants of all levels. Where should beginners get started and what do they need to know before making their first entry? Kaggle is a machine learning and …