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December 2, 2021

My First Six Months as a Data Scientist

MSDS '21 alum Amanda West shares her first six months on the job, what she has learned, and advice for current and future data scientists.

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October 14, 2021

2021-2022 MSDS Admission Ambassadors

Meet the 2021-2022 M.S. in Data Science, Residential Admission Ambassadors

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September 23, 2021

Importance of Software Skills in Data Science

A combination of mathematical skills and programming expertise is relevant in data science.

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September 23, 2021

Should Entrepreneurs Have a Data Science Background?

Having a founder with a data science background can be extremely promising.

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September 23, 2021

What Is the Difference Between Data Science and Data Analytics?

Data science and data analytics are both in-demand fields right now, and either would be an excellent career choice.

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September 23, 2021

Which Industries Benefit from Machine Learning?

A specialization in machine learning is a great way to bring your résumé to the top of the pile when applying for jobs.

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September 23, 2021

Data Science vs Data Engineering

What's the difference between data science and data engineering?

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September 23, 2021

Communications professional returns to UVA to enroll in online Master of Science in Data Science and acquire transferable skills for a changing world

Andrew Hogue combines communications career with data science

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September 23, 2021

Health worker and UVA alum pursues the online Master of Science in Data Science to get a handle on the numbers

Brooke Williams combines health sciences with data science

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September 23, 2021

UVA alum and Emergency Medicine Physician enrolls in online Data Science program to help improve automotive safety

UVA alum and Emergency Medicine Physician enrolls in online Data Science program to help improve automotive safety

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September 23, 2021

Online MSDS Student Profile: Cory Yemen

Meet Cory Yemen and learn more about his journey to the Online MSDS program at the University of Virginia, the sense of community in his cohort and more.

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September 23, 2021

Data Science Jobs: What is a Cloud Product Manager?

Cloud product managers focus on strategy, execution, and user understanding and the UVA online MSDS provides the foundation for this fast-growing career.