
datascience@berkeley Students Discuss How Data Science Will Affect Industries in the Future

A Simple Model for Running Marathons
Alejandro Rojas is a student in the datascience@berkeley program, and loves models and running marathons. Combining both experiences, Rojas recounts how he successfully achieved his marathon goals using simple data models to optimize his performance.

datascience@berkeley Students Respond to Making a Difference in Data Science

Advanced Course Spotlight: Behind the Data: Humans and Values
Students in the Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) program at the UC Berkeley School of Information can elect to add the advanced course Behind the Data: Humans and Values to their course of study. We asked our students to reflect on the topics covered in this course and how the course has impacted the development of their data science skills.

How Cupid is Counting on Data Science to Find the Perfect Match
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many are turning to online dating sites to make sure they don’t spend the holiday alone. Such sites tout their matchmaking abilities to help clients find the perfect mate — but there’s more to matching than meets the eye.

datascience@berkeley Fall 2015 Capstone Presentations
On January 6, the fall 2015 datascience@berkeley graduates presented their capstone projects in a public webinar — marking the culmination of their journey through the two-year program.