Why becoming a data scientist might be easier than you think

Oct. 14, 2012 - 10:02 PM PDT Oct. 14, 2012 - 10:02 PM PDT

Several novice programmers who signed up for a free machine-learning class on Coursera have gone on recently to win predictive-modeling competitions. Maybe it’s not that hard to mint new data scientists after all. Read more »

Investment in K-12 education innovation is soaring, but it’s not all rosy

By Ki Mae Heussner

Aug. 2, 2012 - 1:04 PM PDT Aug. 2, 2012 - 1:04 PM PDT

According to GSV Advisors, an investment firm specializing in education, investments in K-12 education climbed to $389 million in 2011, which is up from $13 million in 2005. But despite massive growth, the sector isn’t without its obstacles. Read more »

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