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Data Science is a growing field with a shortage of workers - making it an ideal major for the right student. Students who like to ask “why” and enjoy math and problem solving might want to consider Data Science.
This field can be applied to nearly every industry, from research and science to business and education. So students can use their skills in areas that most interest them. Data science has helped advance genomic research and find the most efficient delivery routes for packages-- the applications are endless!
A data scientist position has some main functions:
While the major is still growing, many colleges have already established strong programs. Some to consider are Penn State University, University of Texas at Austin, Georgia Tech and Carnegie Mellon. Here’s a great day in the life video of a data scientist at Chevron to help you better understand what a data scientist does.
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