The advice given to many who are interested in exploring or mastering data science is to find some data that intrigues you and see what… — The advice given to many who are interested in exploring or mastering data science is to find some data that intrigues you and see what you can learn. When COVID-19 hit Massachusetts pretty hard and the state began posting data for download, it seemed a good place to start. …

In the first episode of our adventure in COVID data, we began to explore using Python basics (functions similar to Excel) to look at… — In the first episode of our adventure in COVID data, we began to explore using Python basics (functions similar to Excel) to look at COVID-19 data and trends specifically for the state of Massachusetts. …

Like many of you in Towards Data Science, I am self-taught in machine learning and can remember the day I first left my laptop in model… — Like many of you in Towards Data Science, I am self-taught in machine learning and can remember the day I first left my laptop in model training, fan whirring away, to return hours later and find it still buzzing along. “Hmm”, I thought, “maybe I need a GPU”. Fellow DIY…

While Americans agree that childcare is a necessity, they diverge when it comes to the associated cultural values — While Americans agree that childcare is a necessity, they diverge when it comes to the associated cultural values The COVID pandemic exposed that U.S. public schools function as essential government-funded daycare centers. As Omicron peaked in each state in the winter of 2022, student-minding services were often provided by school…

Hypothetically, let’s say a new COVID variant is identified this Spring which results in testiculate atrophy. Let’s call it “Sigma”. — Hypothetically, let’s say a new COVID variant is identified this Spring which results in testiculate atrophy. Let’s call it “Sigma”. “Sigma” is partially resistant to the current vaccines, replicates in the nose and throat like Omicron, and can spread to surrounding lymph nodes. “Sigma”, while mild in symptoms, is more…

Mississippi is one of the worst places to be born in the United States. — Mississippi is one of the worst places to be born in the United States. Image of Postcard (Open Commons) First the good news: although the maternal mortality rate increased significantly in the U.S. between 2018 and 2019 (20.1 deaths per 100,000 live births for 2019 versus 17.4 …

In my prior post about the Stamford AI in Healthcare Course, I covered the course components, but held off on the actual Capstone Project… — For some, the capstone standalone may be equally as valuable as the course. In my prior post about the Stamford AI in Healthcare Course, I covered the course components, but held off on the actual Capstone Project. …

Put your money where your mouth is and carry a spare — Put your money where your mouth is and carry a spare. Almost everyone by now has likely run into a “mask-shamer”: The woman who when she sees someone who is not wearing a mask walking 20 yards away in an open field in the countryside feels the need to walk…