Eason’s Marathon

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What started with me saying I could run a marathon in under 6 hours with no training turned into a fundraiser for Beau’s Buddies Cancer Fund that far exceeded my expectations. With the help of the entire Institute for Advanced Analytics, we were able to raise over $4,500 in just Continue reading Eason’s Marathon

Data For Good: An Interview With Jessica Archibald

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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

Facial Recognition Software and Racial Bias

Facial recognition software is used not only for unlocking our iPhones, but it is also employed in big parts of our daily life, such as employment decisions, law enforcement, and airport security screening. A modern issue in civil rights can be attributed to artificial intelligence and facial recognition software containing Continue reading Facial Recognition Software and Racial Bias

Letting Data Be Your Guide: A Look into How Data Can Influence Beliefs

Working with data is changing the beliefs that I hold about the world and about my life. Before I shifted to being a data-driven belief holder, my little world revolved around me (what I experienced). My little world consisted of the place I was residing in, the people around me, Continue reading Letting Data Be Your Guide: A Look into How Data Can Influence Beliefs