Whether it was publishing a book on machine learning or becoming a director at one of the world’s leading tech companies, the past year has been a busy one for Austin Hagerty. He credits much of his success to what he learned in the 100 percent online University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) program. “I would not be in the position I am if I had not gone through that program and had that foundational knowledge and practitioner knowledge,” he said.  But getting there wasn’t simple. Austin’s path to success resembled a winding road more than a straight line. From Pro ..read more

The University of Wisconsin Data Science program hosted a career webinar breaking down the future of the field. The discussion, which was facilitated by UW Data Science Academic Program Manager, Jennifer Cox, and Senior Success Coach, Michael Paul, examined the current job market and career outlook for the data science industry.  The panel featured experts representing different areas of data science, all of whom were either UW Data Science graduates or Advisory Board members for the program: Missy Wittmann, Data Solution Engineer at American Family Insurance Brent Ferrier, Principal Dat ..read more

Are you interested in pursuing UW’s Data Science programs but not entirely sure whether your previous experience meets our prerequisite requirements? Here are the basic competency skills required: The post What Prerequisite Skills Are Required For Admission to the Data Science Programs? appeared first on University of Wisconsin Data Science Degree ..read more

UW Extended Campus, in partnership with several University of Wisconsin System campuses, will offer an online Graduate Certificate in Data Science in September 2021. The certificate is a 5-course, 15-credit program designed for adult students interested in learning current data science skills to keep pace in today’s data-driven world.  UW System campuses participating in the online data science certificate program are UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Superior. UW Extended Campus, in collaboration with UW System campuses, makes advanced educat ..read more

As part of our Women in Data Science series highlighting the importance of women in the data science industry, we’re shining the spotlight on Jennifer Cox, a M.S. graduate in data science and the program manager for the 100% online UW Master of Science in Data Science program. After graduating from UW-Platteville in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in business, Jennifer worked as a program manager at a group home for adjudicated youth. However, she missed using the technical skills she gained in her psychology degree, specifically the statistical components. Jen and her ..read more

According to a 2020 National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) report, women make up 57 percent of the overall workforce, but only 26 percent of computing and math occupations. This is the first post in a new series from UW Master of Science in Data Science to highlight the importance and need for women in the data science industry. The Women in Data Science series will feature the crucial roles women take on within the computing field. Additionally, the series will highlight students, faculty, and program leaders of the UW Master of Science in Data Science program who share ..read more

If you’ve ever scanned job websites for roles in data, you’ve probably seen listings for data scientists and data analysts accompanied by job descriptions that sound quite similar. While the two fields are interconnected, data science and data analytics vary in scope, responsibilities and goals. One overarching similarity is that professionals in both roles use big data to solve problems and create improvements in an organization. The biggest difference, however, is how they interact with data.  Data scientists often work with vast stores of raw data, working as investigators to create wa ..read more

Although he has already earned two bachelor’s degrees—one in English and the other in information science and technology (IST)—Tim Drexler isn’t done yet. As a student in the 100% online University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Data Science (UW MSDS) program, Tim hopes to gain more programming and Big Data experience in order to take the next step in his career. When he first graduated from UW-Madison with his English degree, Tim transitioned from a part-time role to a full-time one at South Central Library System, working in its delivery service. Over the past 20 years, Tim has moved up ..read more

When Abra Brisbin was earning her undergraduate mathematics degree from Carleton College, she wanted to apply math and data to areas that made an impact in the real world. To do that, she earned her Ph.D. in applied mathematics from Cornell University, where she focused on statistical genetics—understanding how genetic variations influence people’s health. In the next two years, Abra completed a postdoc at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and then moved into her current role as an associate professor in the mathematics department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Additionally, she ..read more

Face it, you’ve been on the fence about going back to school for a while now. After Googling master’s degree programs in data science here and there, you still feel overwhelmed about deciding if one is better than another. When there’s countless sources of information tugging you in every direction, it’s best to gather your bearings and figure out the most important details you need in order to guide you in the right direction. Luckily, we’ve done the legwork. Below are the six most important questions to ask before you begin your application to a data science master’s degree program. Think of ..read more