2021 Diversity at The Data Incubator
TDI supports the next generation of leaders in our industry, and we’re dedicated to growing diversity in the STEM field. We value inclusive and diverse workplaces where we seek a broad range of perspectives and contributions to our industry. Did you know? In the tech world today: Less than 20% of tech jobs are held […]
Data Demo – Python Optimization
Take your learning on the go during a practical data science demo with instructor Ana Hocevar who will demonstrate optimization in Python. You’ll learn how to use Python’s SciPy library to find an optimum when we have a quantity we want to maximize (such as revenue) or minimize (some cost, an error rate, etc) while subject […]
How to Build a Stand-Out Tech Resume
Looking to spruce up your resume and stand out in the STEM field? In this on-demand webinar, we partnered with our elite resume writing service to show you the tips and tricks on writing a killer resume to get you noticed for your first or next data job. RiseSmart will review the key competencies you’ll […]
Day in the Life of a TDI Student
Applying to a data bootcamp can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help you understand what you’re getting into. Get a sneak-peek into the schedule of a typical TDI bootcamp student and see what sort of daily tasks you’ll accomplish in our program. Your schedule includes mini-challenges, instructor-led discussions, live lectures and meetings with the […]
GNU Make
Learn some basics about GNU Make, which is a tool that controls the generation of executables and other non-source files of a program from the program’s source files. Make gets its knowledge of how to build your program from a file called the makefile, which lists each of the non-source files and how to compute […]
Github’s REST API
We’re back again with a new data demo to teach you some fundamental skills you can utilize on your journey as a data scientist (or data engineer). Maybe you’ve heard the term Web APIs in your research, but for those just starting out, Web APIs are a way of communicating and obtaining data from web-based […]
Earn a Full-Tuition Ride at TDI
Are you worried about the next step in your data career? Or whether or not you can afford what you want in a data bootcamp? What if we told you that you can attend The Data Incubator’s Fellowship programs for free? Yes, we said free! We offer full-tuition scholarships to the best and brightest that […]
Linear Regression
Linear regression is a commonly used technique, and parts of it are often justified by heuristics. In this video, we discuss the assumptions behind linear regression, and we show how it can be derived from statistical principles. We focus on the use of mean squared error as the error metric and regularization terms, showing how […]
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion AMA
What does diversity, equity & inclusion really mean? And what does it entail for the world of STEM and those of us who are immersed in it? We’re committed to fostering a diverse community here at TDI and it’s important that marginalized voices are heard within our unique platform. With the launch of our newest […]