The data industry is booming and almost all industries are continuously hiring data professionals who can generate insights and aid decision-making at all levels of business. The sports world is no different, as teams, leagues, and media organizations seek to optimize their standard operating procedures by analyzing historical data, creating models that can predict future outcomes, and integrating data-backed decision-making.
I hope the spring break was refreshing and just the thing you needed to get out of the hectic or monotone school schedule. Well for me, I utilized the break to catch up on my pending homework, readings and speed up the job application while surviving sporadic anxiety and panic attacks. It sank into me… Read more »
All throughout your college career, you’ve probably heard countless times that “networking is everything.” While some may shudder at the sound of a networking event, as one of your career coaches I want you to feel empowered about making connections and cultivating your network. Why? Because your network is the soil in which your career… Read more »
(Part one of two) It is the vision for the School of Informatics and Computing to create an environment where all feel truly welcomed and encouraged to thrive. Yet, diversity paired with equity and inclusion are far from realized in most settings. All we need do is pay attention to the news, scroll through social… Read more »
Whether your semester is Covid-free or we are all ‘hunkered down’ in our hovels doing work-from-home [WFH]; if you are a SoIC student, faculty member, or alumni, you know what it means to work on BIG projects. These projects require constant communication, feedback loops, and iterations, file sharing, and versioning, schedules, accountability and progress charts. … Read more »
This year has been…something, right? We’ve had a lot thrown at us that we’re all navigating and the list can be stressful and overwhelming to think about. For me, I move from feelings of gratitude and calm, then quickly to anxiety, anger, or sadness with the slightest trigger. Though we’re all impacted in different ways… Read more »
Having a solid internet connection is vital for success if you are in any classes that have an online component. No one wants to freeze during a Zoom call or have issues submitting an assignment right before it is due. Check out the following places where you can kick back and live life in the… Read more »
Whether you are new to online learning or an online learning expert, it is important to consider strategies for online learning. Here are some strategies for success: Be proactive Get to know your Canvas site and syllabus. The more you understand how your class is organized, the easier it will be for you to be… Read more »