The story of how data scientists became sexy is mostly the story of the coupling of the mature discipline of statistics with a very young one--computer science. The term “Data Science” has emerged ...

Data science is all about digging into data to uncover patterns, trends, and insights. It’s the sweet spot where math, programming, and domain knowledge meet. Think of it as a modern-day treasure hunt ...

For more than a century there have been calls to increase "statistical literacy." And such cries have grown even louder in recent years, with the rise of big data and fast computing. The reality, ...

The last decade has seen an explosion of data generation from individuals, businesses and institutions worldwide. As these organizations increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, the demand ...

North Carolina’s first school of data science is scheduled to open this fall at UNC Charlotte, expanding the current Data Science Initiative into a standalone institution. The new School of Data ...

The Cornell Data Science project team will launch an unofficial student-led training course this semester — taught and developed entirely by Cornell students — to help students gain hands-on ...