RANDOLPH — To gain insight into data science and artificial intelligence, County College of Morris (CCM) will host “Data Science Night: Data Under the Stars” on Thursday, November 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. , an interactive event for students aged 15 and over, including adult students and working professionals.
Data science is one of the fastest growing and most in-demand career fields, offering high-paying job opportunities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, data science jobs are expected to grow 36% by 2031, with an average salary of more than $100,000. With industry-leading certifications and training, CCM equips its graduates with the skills needed to thrive in this competitive market. Participants in the Data Science Night learn more about the field and how they can get started with this exciting process.
Throughout the evening, CCM faculty will offer hands-on workshops on the building blocks of data science, such as data visualization with Tableau, natural language processing and graphics in Python, Excel data analysis, and RStudio statistical analysis. CCM’s Longo Planetarium features ‘Illustris Data Under the Dome’, which explores a universe of data under the night sky. CCM students and alumni, as well as industry members and other academic partners, will provide information and facilitate discussions about working toward a fulfilling career in data science.
According to Professor Nancy E. Binowski, Department of Information Technology at CCM, “Data science and AI are part of the future of our society. We’re just beginning to discover what AI can do for us as tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E become more powerful and gain in popularity. Several industries are rapidly embracing AI to improve every facet of their business. Join us and discover how you can be part of this exciting evolution!”
Participants can also explore CCM’s Data Analytics Certificate: a flexible, five-course path that can be completed in two semesters and applied toward the Associate of Science in Data Science degree. Representatives from NJIT and Rowan will be present to review options for transferring to a bachelor’s or master’s degree after graduation from CCM. CCM’s Workforce Development team is also ready to help someone explore the university’s Non-Credit Certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization, an impressive degree to help someone break into the data science field or their current give your career a boost!
The event schedule is as follows:
- 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM, check-in, Cohen Café, Cohen Hall
- 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM, speak with CCM staff about credit and non-credit options through the Department of Information Technologies and the university’s Center for Workforce Development
- 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM, talk to CCM’s partners about transferring credits
- 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM, Welcome! What is data science?
- 6:20 PM – 6:50 PM, 7:40 PM – 8:10 PM, and 8:15 PM – 8:45 PM, Choose concurrent workshops to learn more about Natural Language Processing in Python, Spreadsheet Tools for Excel, Tableau for Data Visualization, RStudio Statistical Analysis, Graphics in Python and/or see Data Under the Dome at the Longo Planetarium
- 6:20 PM – 6:50 PM, Data Analytics Industry Job Market/Internship Update
- 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM, networking opportunities and refreshments
- 7:40 PM – 8:10 PM, CCM Data Science Students & Alumni Panel Discussion
- 8:15 PM – 8:45 PM, CCM programs and student presentations: Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference; Datathon experience
- 8:45 PM – 9:00 PM, Q&A, dessert, giveaways
No prior experience in data science is necessary to participate in this packed evening, but advance registration is required. To register click here.
CCM is located at 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. Park in Lot 7 and go directly to the Cohen Café in Cohen Hall in the center of campus.
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy E. Binkowski, nbinowski@ccm.edu, 973-328-5775.
Visit www.ccm.edu to learn more about how CCM prepares graduates for this thriving field.
