Learning to write in a new coding language can be a daunting, frustrating task; however, I would argue that that's especially true for people who already know how to code in another language. I'm speaking from experience. This week, a Python project forced me to step outside of my comfort zone, R. Two things made … Continue reading The challenges of learning multiple coding languages
Who owns data?
To enact data privacy legislation in the United States, we have to unravel data ownership — we have to figure out who owns data. It might sound like a simple question, but it isn't; it's a question that has baffled the US Senate on more than one occasion.
The best podcasts for data nerds
I have discovered that there are more than a few podcasts written by a for people like me — unashamed data nerds. Here are my favorites.
How to use Google Trends
Google Trends — it’s a user-friendly interface that gives us common folk into what is happening on Google. If you’re a data nerd like me, you may have spent your fair share of time playing with this tool or exploring Google’s latest insights.
6 Platforms for creating your ePortfolio
If you’re not interested in making your own website from scratch, there are many website-creating platforms and tools available to you. But beware! These programs are not created equal, each has its pros and cons.
5 Tips for creating a Media Analytics ePortfolio
For anyone looking for a job and/or internship in a creative or technical field, an excellent personal website — or "ePortfolio" — is necessary. When I started putting my first ePortfolio together as I freshman, I realized it's a lot easier said than done, however, and for media analytics majors especially so.
What is Media Analytics?
A search for “Media Analytics” doesn’t yield satisfying results — in fact, most results are actually for “Social Media Analytics.” Do/can media analysts handle social media analytics? Of course! But that is just one facet of the role.
Dear Data: A book about data anyone can enjoy
Have you ever wondered how often you look in the mirror? How many doorways do you walk through in a week? How many times did you say goodbye? These were just a couple of the questions authors Stefanie Posavec, and Giorgia Lupi answered about themselves while writing Dear Data.
Meg Malone 