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The USF Data Science Podcast

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In this episode of the USF Data Science podcast, we welcome StatQuest creator and author Josh Starmer, along with data science students Lynn Tong and Tom Kolvacik and Professors Robert Clements and Cody Carroll. The conversation covers…
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This podcast episode of the USF Data Science Podcast, hosted by Cody Carroll and Robert Clements, features an engaging conversation with two graduating students from Cohort 13 of the Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) program: Leah…
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In the second and final part of this interview, Georgia and Trevor talk about the importance of access and equitability in the tech space when it comes to working with nonprofits and other NGOs. They also chat about finding the balance…
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MSDS Cohort 12 Series: Tatshini Ganesan and Ian Duke

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MSDS Cohort 12 Series: Amy Cho and Rashmi Panse

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In this episode we talk to two of our graduating MSDS students, Amy and Rashmi, about their experiences in the MSDS program, their strategies for selecting their practicum companies, and the things that most surprised them about getting…
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About the show

Faculty from the Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) program at the University of San Francisco (USF) discuss important topics in AI, DS, and ML with data science practitioners, educators, and leaders. Hear stories and advice about getting into the field of DS and navigating the complex landscape of data-related roles, tools, and technologies. Hosted by Robert Clements (Assistant Professor at USF) and Cody Carroll (Assistant Professor at USF)