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From Dentistry to Data Science: A UW Grad's Career Journey

As a dentist, Venmathi saw how data improved patients' health. Earning a master's degree in data science was the next step to advance her career.

UW Graduate Focuses Capstone On Improving Pneumonia Detection

Pneumonia is among the top five causes of death worldwide for children under 5 years old. Lucas Newkirk used his data science capstone to address this healthcare need.

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UW Grad Becomes Data Analytics Manager at Overstock.com

As data analytics manager at Overstock.com, Patrick Anthony has applied all his knowledge of data science gained from consulting and a master’s degree in Data Science from the University of Wisconsin.

UW Data Science Graduate Lands Job as Marketing Analyst at Kohl’s

Meet alumnus Christian Acosta. Christian tells us how he applies his Master of Science in Data Science to his role as a marketing analyst at Kohl's.

Andrew Fuchs Finds Options Beyond IT with Data Science Degree

Are you in the IT field and want to develop new skills? The data science degree is helping this IT professional branch out into new projects at CUNA Mutual.

‘This Master’s Degree Propelled Me Forward in the Data Science Field’

UW Data Science student Halee Mason shares how her master's degree in data science helped her become a data scientist at Elder Research.

Student Pursues Data Analysis in Anticipation of Smart Factories

What would you do with a Data Science master's degree? This UW student wants to lead his own team of data professionals at the dawn of smart factories.

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Data science is a rapidly growing field encompassing multiple major areas of interest including analytics, big data, and data mining. Analytics professionals with relevant experience or prior training are finding that a degree in data science provides them with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in big data analytics. The University of Wisconsin online data science degree is designed to help fill this skills gap, while positioning data analytics professionals for a fulfilling career in data science.