Beyond the Classroom: Unspoken Realities of a Data Science Career

Join us on Tuesday for "Beyond the Classroom: Unspoken Realities of a Data Science Career" - Led by Brandon Sucher. Brandon recently spoke at posit::conf(2024) and we're really excited to have him bring this talk to Boston useR!!

Embarking on a data science career extends well beyond academic knowledge. In many ways, the learning has just begun. Soft skills have become increasingly valuable, with effective collaboration being essential for success. Additionally, there may be moments when advocating for your own work is crucial, turning data scientists into persuasive salespeople for their own insights and contributions. In this talk, I’ll touch on some of the aspects of a data science job that aren’t talked about as frequently, including onboarding successfully, becoming a subject matter expert, and understanding the end-to-end data workflow.

Led by: Brandon Sucher, Biostatistician at Moderna

Agenda:
5pm - Welcome & Pizza (provided by Posit PBC)
5:30 - Presentation & Extended Q&A
6:30 - Close of Meetup

Thank you to Microsoft for sharing their space with us!