What does a data scientist actually do? And how do you become one?

Data is everywhere. Every day, vast amounts of information are generated through research, healthcare, business, technology, and our daily lives. But collecting data is only part of the story. The real challenge lies in making sense of it.

That's where data scientists come in.

In this episode, we meet four data scientists whose careers have taken them in very different directions, demonstrating that there is no single path into the field.

Joining us are:
Dr Farzana Jahan, Lecturer in Statistics and Data Science at Murdoch University
Dr Nick Tierney, Statistical Consultant
Joanna Salerno, Data Scientist and Developer at QCIF Digital Research Services
Dr Stuart Schvetz, Senior Data Scientist at the Hunter Medical Research Institute

Together, they share the experiences, opportunities, and turning points that led them into data science.

Whether you're exploring study or career options, looking to better understand the role of data science in research and industry, or simply curious about the people behind the data, this episode offers an engaging look at one of the fastest-growing professions in the world.

Our host is Macarena Rojas, Engagement and Outreach Manager at QCIF.

Episode webpage: https://www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/many-paths-data-science/

What does a data scientist actually do? And how do you become one?
Data is everywhere. Every day, vast amounts of information are generated through research, healthcare, business, technology, and our daily lives. But collecting data is only part of the story. The real challenge lies in making sense of it.
That's where data scientists come in.
In this episode, we meet four data scientists whose careers have taken them in very different directions, demonstrating that there is no single path into the field.
Joining us are:
<ul>
<li>Dr Farzana Jahan, Lecturer in Statistics and Data Science at Murdoch University</li>
<li>Dr Nick Tierney, Statistical Consultant</li>
<li>Joanna Salerno, Data Scientist and Developer at QCIF Digital Research Services</li>
<li>Dr Stuart Schvetz, Senior Data Scientist at the Hunter Medical Research Institute</li>
</ul>
Together, they share the experiences, opportunities, and turning points that led them into data science.
Whether you're exploring study or career options, looking to better understand the role of data science in research and industry, or simply curious about the people behind the data, this episode offers an engaging look at one of the fastest-growing professions in the world.
Our host is Macarena Rojas, Engagement and Outreach Manager at QCIF.
Episode webpage: <a href="https://www.therandomsample.com.au/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=2231&amp;preview=true">https://www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/many-paths-data-science/</a>

Welcome to The Random Sample - a podcast from the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS).  In this podcast, we share stories about mathematics, statistics, data science and the people involved. The Random Sample is also proud to have the support of these supporting partners: the Australian Data Science Network (ADSN), the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), the Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS), the OPTIMA ARC Training Centre, the MATRIX Mathematical Research Institute, and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS). ACEMS created the podcast in 2018. For further resources and show notes, visit therandomsample.com.au

Welcome to The Random Sample - a podcast from the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS).&nbsp; In this podcast, we share stories about mathematics, statistics, data science and the people involved. The Random Sample is also proud to have the support of these supporting partners: the Australian Data Science Network (ADSN), the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), the Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS), the OPTIMA ARC Training Centre, the MATRIX Mathematical Research Institute, and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS). ACEMS created the podcast in 2018. For further resources and show notes, visit <a href="https://www.therandomsample.com.au/">therandomsample.com.au</a>

Stories about mathematics, statistics and the people involved

The Random Sample

Welcome to The Random Sample - a podcast from the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS). In this podcast, we share stories about mathematics, statistics, data science and the people involved. The Random Sample is also proud to have the support of these supporting partners:  Australian Data Science Network (ADSN), Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS), OPTIMA ARC Training Centre, MATRIX Mathematical Research Institute, and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS). ACEMS created the podcast in 2018. For further resources and show notes, visit therandomsample.com.au

Welcome to The Random Sample - a podcast from the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS). In this podcast, we share stories about mathematics, statistics, data science and the people involved. The Random Sample is also proud to have the support of these supporting partners:&nbsp; Australian Data Science Network (ADSN), Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS), OPTIMA ARC Training Centre, MATRIX Mathematical Research Institute, and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS). ACEMS created the podcast in 2018. For further resources and show notes, visit <a href="https://www.therandomsample.com.au/">therandomsample.com.au</a>