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Why You Need A Data Science Mentor

About three out of four people think that having a mentor is an important part of professional development, according to a 2018 survey from Olivet Nazarene University. But the same study found only 37% of people have that guidance. What can individuals entering the data science industry do to find a valuable mentor, and what can they hope to gain from the experience? 

Tech Interview Guide

Tech interviews can be stressful and long. The following guide will help you understand what differentiates tech interviews from the rest and how you can prepare for one.

How Data Science Can Improve Mental Health Care

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being, and affects how we think, act and feel. There are multiple factors that contribute to your mental health, such as biological factors, life experiences and family history. Data science, also known as big data and data analytics, is the process of analyzing raw information to find …

A Guide for Minorities in STEM: Increasing Workplace Diversity

STEM is a collective curriculum based on science, technology, engineering and math. STEM education is an interdisciplinary approach that combines facets of each of its corresponding subjects and integrates them into a cohesive learning opportunity. The curriculum for STEM was created to help develop and disseminate comprehension and expertise that typically carry social, economic and personal benefits.  While the idea and benefits of the STEM curriculum are novel, it does not impact each demographic in the same way. For example, in the fields of computer engineering and computer science, there is a substantial disparity between minorities and their counterparts. Of the 5 million […]

How Data Science Helps Conquer the Global Water Crisis

Data scientists are able to use the data they’ve collected to discover ways to monitor and address the global water crisis. Learn how data science is helping the world measure, understand and intervene to provide clean water where it is most needed.

Big Data Privacy Issues That Need To Be Addressed in Data Science

We live in an era of “big data”. The technology that lies at our fingertips allows us to approach problem solving in new and innovative ways. However, as great as it may be in widening the scope of what we can analyze, achieve, and do, it’s a double-edged sword. Human rights and privacy are potentially …

6 Tips to Avoid Risk Online

The digital privacy expert at NordVPN provides some tips on how to protect yourself and your pictures online from criminals. Click to learn more!