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“The challenge was real. If you are passionate about math and finance, and considering a MScFE program, I’d say go for it!” Read more about WQU MScFE Graduate Li Yawen in our latest student spotlight. wqu.edu/blog/student-s…

In this upcoming virtual forum, a panel of experts led by Alex Kafka will discuss the benefits and obstacles of data science’s growing popularity. Join in on December 7 at 2 p.m. ET chronicle.com/events/virtual…

It will be some time before AI replaces human analysts - the tools are there, but without human oversight, they mostly churn out repetitive, formulaic summaries of their existing knowledge. Read more at TechTarget techtarget.com/searchbusiness…

In this delightful conversation between WQU CEO Daphne Kis and author Ben Wildavsky, the two discuss moving away from a one-dimensional view of college, finding the best fit in higher education, and the value of critical thinking as life-long learners. roosevelthouse.hunter.cuny.edu/events/mapping…

The achievements of AI-driven upskilling platforms in 2023 have been monumental, transforming education and tech career preparation. Read more at YourStory yourstory.com/2023/11/how-ai…

While the world was thrilled by the advent of a user-friendly chatbot that changed how we retrieve and interpret data, scientists developed methods that surpass prediction and delve straight into interpretative ML and AI. Read more about this at Eos eos.org/editors-vox/ad…

Model Deployment can be one of the most exciting parts of working in machine learning, but it can be difficult to know when your model is ready for the real world. Read more about the process at builtin builtin.com/machine-learni…

Skills-first hiring practices, diverse ongoing educational opportunities, and pay transparency top this list of ways to create workplaces where employees prosper. Read more at Forbes forbes.com/sites/forbeshu…

Join WorldQuant University CEO Daphne Kis and Ben Wildavsky for "Mapping the Future of Higher Ed." The event is on Thursday, November 16th at 6 pm, both in-person and online. RSVP at bit.ly/H-1116

Between 2020 and 2023, data visualizations, dashboards, and predictive and prescriptive analytics were critical tools for saving lives during the pandemic. Learn more about the growth of real time data at Data Science Journal datascience.codata.org/articles/10.53…

Workers over age 50 will soon represent 25% of our nation’s workforce. Listen to this Work In Progress panel discuss the various ways we can re-imagine an upskilled age-inclusive workforce at Working Nation workingnation.com/dont-underesti…

Data science practices will inevitably be altered by furthering ethical AI principles by developing guidelines, best practices and other resources for the industry at large to use. Learn how at Inside Big Data insidebigdata.com/2023/10/24/wha…

"Data science is best understood as a collection of disciplines." Listen to Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn dive into the realm of data analytics on FutureEd's FutureU podcast future-ed.org/futureu-podcas…

"AI Exposure" will most certainly lead to a reshuffling of the workforce, with some jobs being replaced by AI and others being transformed by the new AI tools available. Read more at CNBC cnbc.com/2023/10/27/ai-…

You can now talk directly to your data using DataGPT's "AI Analyst." By typing questions in natural language, anyone can get immediate access to key insights and visualizations showing the performance of important metrics. Read more at VentureBeat venturebeat.com/ai/datagpt-lau…

Four-year degrees don't always translate into useful job skills. Companies today are feeling the skills gap more than ever and are adjusting hiring practices to ensure they're not missing out on valuable job-seekers. Read more at HBR hbr.org/2023/03/the-ne…

We know that edge computing offers some powerful benefits, but could it also help reduce data center footprints worldwide? Read more at Venture Beat venturebeat.com/data-infrastru…

Remember that old movie Pushing Tin? Data is now helping to manage air traffic and reduce the environmental impact of aviation. Read more at datasciencecentral datasciencecentral.com/the-digital-ev…

The complications in data science projects are often communications-based instead of data-based. Explore some of the ways that teams involved can stay on the same page, and that the results of the project are understood by everyone. Read more at Builtin builtin.com/data-science/l…

Bill Schmarzo, a 40 year veteran of data analytics, explores how CEOs can become AI Leaders and help adapt their workers to the changes AI is bringing to the world. Read more at DataScienceCentral datasciencecentral.com/11-questions-e…