Data Science's Future Unveiled: A Cross-Country Journey
In a whirlwind tour across the US, our correspondent explored the future of data science, meeting with experts in cities like Salt Lake City, Berlin, Denver, Washington D.C., Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Omaha. The journey, part of the Millennial Trains Project, revealed innovative strategies, policy insights, and educational advancements in the field.
The tour began in Salt Lake City, where a conversation with Space Monkey, a secure data storage firm, hinted at the future of data centers. Meanwhile, Berlin showcased its commitment to data health through a successful hackathon event.
In Denver, the author delved into data anonymization policies at UC Boulder's Silicon Flatirons think tank. The tour then headed to Pittsburgh, where a detailed look at applied statistics was taken at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).
Chicago's Director of Analytics shared insights into the city's data integration strategy, while in Omaha, an actuary at a major insurance firm discussed innovative data initiatives in auto insurance. The tour concluded in the Bay Area, where Yelp discussed their LIVES initiative, a partnership with health departments to ingest restaurant health inspection data.
Throughout the journey, the author identified the crucial role of a strong executive in fostering metropolitan or statewide data science communities. The tour also highlighted the growing trend of online education, with UC Berkeley unveiling a new online Masters in Data Science program. These insights and initiatives underscore the dynamic and evolving landscape of data science across the globe.
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