Master's in Data Science

Women in STEM

October 29, 2019 

While serious obstacles remain and gender disparity stubbornly persists, the outlook for women choosing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is brighter than ever. Two trends are converging at the right time: Societal misconceptions about women in technology fields are being blown up just as industry’s need for skilled tech professionals skyrockets. The current state of women in STEM is a case of good news/better news. The good news is the growing awareness of the challenges women and girls face in these important fields. Universities, professional associations, and tech industries are redoubling their efforts to encourage women and girls […]

Why Are Data Scientists in High Demand?

October 8, 2019 

This is a great time to be a data scientist. An August 2018 LinkedIn report declared that the demand for data scientists is “off the charts.” The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects the job market for data scientists to grow at a rate more than triple the national average. The job site Glassdoor also ranked data scientist jobs as the best in the United States in 2019, marking the occupation’s fourth consecutive year atop that list. Industries across the country need data scientists, and this demand doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. Becoming a data scientist doesn’t […]

The Future of Engineering: Staying in Step with Technology

October 3, 2019 

Connected technologies are impacting how people and systems communicate with each other, how engineering and construction projects are managed, and how products and machines are made. These disruptive technologies are also changing the employment landscape, particularly for data scientists and data analysts in engineering. A glimpse into the future of engineering is visible with every new technology that comes to market. This is because the insights derived from the work of data scientists and data analysts are at the epicenter of transformative innovations taking place throughout energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, finance, technology, and other sectors. Averaging over 30% annual growth, insights-driven […]

Building Skills for the Future of Machine Learning

July 10, 2019 

In a rapidly expanding job market for information technology (IT) professionals, one area stands out as particularly lucrative: machine learning engineering. According to Indeed, jobs in this field — boasting an average base salary of $146,085 — have experienced the largest growth in the number of postings between 2015 and 2018 of all those included in its best jobs of 2019 list. As the future of robotics and technology has turned from science fiction to reality, machine learning has emerged as a specialization with massive economic potential. Understanding the various ways in which machine learning will affect and enhance our […]

The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Work and Everyday Life

May 21, 2019 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already a part of everyday life, from wearable health technology like smart watches and voice assistants to self-driving cars and chat bots. And this trend is only expected to continue growing. In fact, according to the Brookings Institution, in just over a decade, AI will outperform humans in a variety of tasks, from writing essays to retail work. The future of AI will feature a shift of traditionally human-driven operations to work performed by automated computers. The predicted impact of artificial intelligence on people, business, and industry in coming years is profound, and while some may […]

Best Master’s Degrees for the Future: Planning Ahead

April 9, 2019 

Master’s degrees can provide professionals with a competitive edge over their peers. However, the reasons to invest in a master’s go beyond landing that senior-level role or getting a nice boost in pay. A graduate education enriches a professional’s career by providing the knowledge and skills to fully embrace the challenges inherent in unique, rewarding job opportunities. It also can prepare individuals to be a trusted, authoritative voice in their respective industries. Best Graduate Degrees for the Future A graduate degree does more than prepare you for a career: it can turn you into a game changer whose knowledge and […]