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Datapalooza at UVA: A Pivotal Experience Shaping My Data Science Journey
The University Of Virginia's School of Data Science's event, Datapalooza, was inspirational. Here’s why I have this opinion.
There was a talk on “How AI Became A Thing” with Capital One’s Miriam Friedel and New York Life’s Don Vu. Despite world’s intense focus on AI, the panelists’ conversations inspired me to dive into the implications AI has on the government and the details of our future lives. This exploration will be particularly helpful when my work begins to impact many others.
I also enjoyed the LMI-UVA Data Entrepreneurship Challenge Launch. Since Datapalooza, I’ve formed a team with members from my BSDS cohort and am thrilled to compete against brilliant data scientists in Advancing Progress toward Social Justice Solutions.
The panel on Charting Your Course in a Data-Driven World was very informative. I've been in awe of how people from various fields become connected through their passion for data science. This panel took it a step further by reaffirming my belief that data science isn't just connecting fields—it's shaping the future of processes across industries.
I’m incredibly grateful to the UVA School of Data Science for putting this event together. These highlights and more from Datapalooza have profoundly shaped the trajectory of my career, equipping me with the tools to grow as a thoughtful data scientist. I can’t wait to attend next year!
