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=== Preparing for Academia ===
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=== Preparing for Academia or Industry ===
  
 
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* [http://theprofessorisin.com/ The Professor Is In]
 
* [http://theprofessorisin.com/ The Professor Is In]
  
=== Preparing for Industry ===
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* A program called [https://www.insightdatascience.com/ Insight] is coming to Toronto. The program is a 7-week long fellowship for individuals with PhDs. It includes training in data science methods, but also includes training on the interview process and finding a job.
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* [https://research2reality.com/ Research2Reality.com] is an online platform that generates buzz around Canadian research and inspires young researchers to pursue careers in science.
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* Improve your skills with free access to the online learning platform [https://library.mcmaster.ca/databases/lynda Lynda.com], which is available campus-wide. The [https://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articles/free-access-to-online-learning-platform-lynda-com-now-available-campus-wide/ Daily News article] provides a summary. Lynda.com is a leading self-service, online learning platform that offers an extensive library of 5000 video tutorials covering software, business, creative and technology topics.
  
A program called [https://www.insightdatascience.com/ Insight] is coming to Toronto. The program is a 7-week long fellowship for individuals with PhDs. It includes training in data science methods, but also includes training on the interview process and finding a job.
 
  
==== Alumni in Industry ====
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==== PNB Alumni ====
 
Dr. Maria D'Angelo is a former graduate student in our program, now working as a Data Scientist at Zero Gravity Labs. [https://zerogravitylabs.ca/words-maria-dangelo-scientist/ Listen to Maria talk about her work].
 
Dr. Maria D'Angelo is a former graduate student in our program, now working as a Data Scientist at Zero Gravity Labs. [https://zerogravitylabs.ca/words-maria-dangelo-scientist/ Listen to Maria talk about her work].

Revision as of 18:06, 17 June 2019

Preparing for Academia or Industry

Under construction - help to add information and links.

  • A program called Insight is coming to Toronto. The program is a 7-week long fellowship for individuals with PhDs. It includes training in data science methods, but also includes training on the interview process and finding a job.
  • Research2Reality.com is an online platform that generates buzz around Canadian research and inspires young researchers to pursue careers in science.
  • Improve your skills with free access to the online learning platform Lynda.com, which is available campus-wide. The Daily News article provides a summary. Lynda.com is a leading self-service, online learning platform that offers an extensive library of 5000 video tutorials covering software, business, creative and technology topics.


PNB Alumni

Dr. Maria D'Angelo is a former graduate student in our program, now working as a Data Scientist at Zero Gravity Labs. Listen to Maria talk about her work.