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Looking for a Data Science Blog? These 10 Sites Are a Great Place to Start

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Whether you’re new to data science and taking in all the…well, data…you can find or you’re a seasoned professional who loves diving into the endless niches in the field, data science blogs can be a valuable resource. But the internet is teeming with content wormholes that run the gamut from questionable to laughable—how do you choose the blogs worth your time?

This list, compiled of recommendations from experts that work on the University of Wisconsin Data Science master’s program, the ever-intrepid Quora.com contributors, and our own favorite data science resources, will give you a stepping-off point for some great informational, entertaining content.

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9 Powerful Data Visualizations That Could Change Your View of the World

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“If you’re navigating a dense information jungle, coming across a beautiful graphic or a lovely data visualization—it’s a relief. It’s like coming across a clearing.”

Renowned data journalist David McCandless said this. His work will pop up several times in this post, and for good reason. His data visualizations are among the best, like candy for the eyes and the brain. (WARNING: You could kill several hours looking through his website, Information Is Beautiful.)

A great data graphic can change the way we see the world. To demonstrate how creative and investigative—as well as illuminating—data science can be, we selected nine of the most fascinating data visualizations on the web.

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New Video Showcases UW Data Science Online Learning Experience

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Wake up. Let the dog out. Drop the kids off at school. Work from nine to six. Pick the kids up from practice. Go to the gym. Get dinner on the table. Clean up. Their schoolwork.[Your schoolwork.] Orchestrate bedtime. Sleep. Repeat.

Is earning a degree or certificate actually realistic for a fast-paced life like yours?

Yes, absolutely. No matter what your daily schedule involves.

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[Webinar Link] View Professor Lyna Matesi’s Interview with Data Science Guru Zach Gemignani

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Did you miss our free webinar on March 30? Worry not. You can view it here right now, or anytime!

In this 60-minute webinar, University of Wisconsin Data Science Professor Lyna Matesi interviewed Zach Gemignani, co-author of the book, Data Fluency: Empowering Your Organization with Effective Data Communication.

Zach is the co-founder and CEO of Juice Analytics, a company that helps organizations display, communicate, and act on their data in exciting and easy-to-understand ways. Zach and his brother, Chris, co-authored Data Fluency, which Dr. Matesi’s students use in her course, DS 735: Communicating About Data.

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Top 5 Reasons to Take Online Data Science Courses This Summer

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Spring has sprung… and so has summer registration!

We know, we know. Thinking about next semester is a tall order. But whatever your plans for summer—camping, gardening, or taking a family vacation—online University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Data Science courses are flexible enough to fit right in with your summer activities, giving you the freedom to study when and where you want while still having time to relax.

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[Free Webinar] UW Data Science Professor Lyna Matesi to Interview Juice Analytics CEO Zach Gemignani on March 30

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What: An Interview with Zach Gemignani
When: Wednesday, March 30, 5 to 6 p.m. U.S. Central Time
Where: Click here to view the recorded webinar

How often do you get to hear from a true data science celebrity?

You will soon have your chance!

On Wednesday, March 30, University of Wisconsin Data Science Professor Lyna Matesi will host a FREE webinar in which she will interview Zach Gemignani, co-author of the book, Data Fluency: Empowering Your Organization with Effective Data Communication.

Dr. Matesi teaches the course, DS 735: Communicating About Data, which prepares students to master technical, informational, and persuasive communication to meet organizational goals. Zach is the co-founder and CEO of Juice Analytics, a company that helps organizations display, communicate, and act on their data in exciting and easy-to-understand ways. Zach and his brother, Chris, co-authored Data Fluency, which Dr. Matesi’s students use in her course.

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Big-Data Headlines of January 2016

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As a data scientist (or aspiring data scientist!), it’s important to keep up with the latest technology news. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun, right?

Following are links to some of our favorite data-science-related news stories of the New Year, covering topics from the evolution of smiling to statistical analysis in sports and yet more evidence that data science is the hot field today.

Share these articles with colleagues and friends, or simply enjoy them yourself. Happy reading!

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Data Management: An Interview with a Career Professional

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Missy Wittmann, enterprise data strategist at American Family Insurance, shares her thoughts on big data, the challenges facing data managers, and what makes the new University of Wisconsin Data Science program unique.

The field of data science is exploding as fast as the world is creating data. But what is behind this growth, and what does it mean for business? To find out, we spoke with Missy Wittmann, a data management leader and evangelist for more than 20 years. In this exclusive interview, Ms. Wittmann talks about her experiences, her influences, and her advice for those considering a career in data science.

Please tell us about yourself and your background.

Certainly! My name is Missy Wittmann and I serve as enterprise data strategist at American Family Insurance. I am also president of the Wisconsin Data Management Association (DAMA) Chapter and vice president of Chapter Services for DAMA International.

I have worked in data management for 20 years. You could say it’s a passion of mine!

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O’Reilly Media Releases 2015 Data Science Salary Survey

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What kinds of salaries do data science professionals make? What software tools and programming languages do they use? In what parts of the country (and world) do they live and work?

Find out in the 2015 Data Science Salary Survey from O’Reilly Media.

From November 2014 to July 2015, O’Reilly surveyed more than 600 data science professionals from 47 countries and 38 states across multiple industries.

Here is a sneak peek at what they found:

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