Today’s feature podcast series comes from one my favorite data science blogs, Towards Data Science, which has consistently high-quality content to expand your knowledge of the field. Use the link to browse the 21 podcast series. Enjoy!
Competition Uses AI to Combat Inequities in Early Childhood Education
October 28, 2019 by 1 Comment
Booz Allen Hamilton, Kaggle and PBS KIDS launched the fifth annual Data Science Bowl. This 90-day competition challenges thousands of data scientists and researchers from around the world to apply the power of artificial intelligence to combat inequities in early childhood education (ECE). More specifically, participants will create AI algorithms using anonymous gameplay data from the PBS KIDS Measure Up! App, which helps young children build math skills, to better understand children’s unique learning styles.
Atos Unveils North American Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence Lab
October 6, 2019 by 1 Comment
Atos, a global leader in digital transformation launched its Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab at its North American Headquarters in Irving, Texas, as part of a global partnership between Atos and Google Cloud to provide clients and businesses access to the latest analytics technologies. The Atos AI lab in North America is the latest lab and a part of a global network with other labs in London, Paris and Munich.
No degree? No Problem: US Employers Shifting Hiring Mentality for Data Skills
September 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Job seekers owning demonstrable experience with data might soon overtake those with data science degrees when it comes to the candidates global enterprises are seeking, according to a major survey of global business decision makers commissioned by data and analytics firm Qlik, on behalf of the Data Literacy Project.
How Would You Explain AI to a Second Grader?
July 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic and articles written on the subject are often tailored to a tech audience. But what about people who are not technically proficient? How would you explain AI to them? Cupid Chan is CTO of Index Analytics and a Fellow at the University of Maryland. Recently, Cupid gave a presentation to the group called “How do I teach my second grader about AI?”
Data Literacy: Making Society Fluent in Data
May 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
In the age of big data, data science, and AI, there is a broad ranged need for global data literacy. The time is near when national economies will be data-driven. Fortunately, a recent unveiling describes a timely resource to address this need. Qlik and The Data Literacy Project announced that they’ve partnered to launch a certification that lets individuals document and demonstrate their data literacy skills. Developed by leading academics and data literacy specialists at Qlik, this free, 70-question examination tests the ability to read, work with, analyze and argue with data.
The Importance of Predictive Analytics in Higher Education
April 22, 2019 by 2 Comments
In this special guest feature, Brian Rowe, founder & CEO of Perceivant, explains how predictive analytics has evolved into a hot button topic among educators in order to better serve students by becoming more data-informed. This is a result of the intense pressure placed on universities to demonstrate an ROI for students as the U.S. dropout rate continues to be at an all-time high.
Imperial College London and Coursera Announce New Online Master’s Degrees in Machine Learning
March 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Imperial College London, a globally ranked top 10 university, today announced an online MSc in Machine Learning on Coursera, a leading online learning platform. This is a new online master’s degrees in machine learning and will help students pursue the most advanced engineering roles in artificial intelligence (AI), data science, machine learning, bioinformatics, and more.
E-Learning and Your Big Data – Effective Analysis
March 10, 2019 by 1 Comment
In this contributed article, tech blogger Katrina Hatchett discusses how Big Data can make a sizeable impact in eLearning and it can be used as part of a long term approach for problem solving in the sector. However, competently managing this valuable information will significantly enhance your organization’s ability to provide eLearning effectively.
Dremio Launches Free Online Training Courses for Data Engineers, Analysts, and Data Scientists
February 17, 2019 by 1 Comment
Dremio, the Data-as-a-Service Platform company, announced Dremio University, a free online training program for data engineers, analysts, and data scientists. Each Dremio University track is designed to solve today’s data challenges and help maximize the potential of Dremio’s Data-as-a-Service platform.
