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What Is Data Modeling?

September 21, 2021 

Businesses today increasingly rely on data to drive decision-making. However, data comes in many forms, which must be sorted and have rules assigned to it before it can be analyzed. This is where data modeling comes in. IBM defines data modeling as the creation of a visual representation of a data set in its entirety, or specific parts of it, to illustrate how data points and structures connect. For example, if an organization assigns clients a customer ID, those ID numbers become more useful when they’re assigned to correspond with the products customers buy and the intervals at which they […]

What Is a Nonfungible Token (NFT): Explained

September 13, 2021 

Social media is plastered with a meme of Nyan Cat, a video of a flying Pop-Tart cat propelled by a rainbow. Originally uploaded to YouTube in 2011, a version of the Nyan Cat video was recently sold as a nonfungible token, or “NFT” for short, for nearly $600,000. The value of some nonfungible tokens reaches millions of dollars. For example, “Everydays — The First 5000 Days,” a digital work of art by the digital artist Beeple, sold for $69 million at a recent Christie’s auction. Then CryptoPunks, an early nonfungible token project, sold for $16.9 million. You may ask: What is a nonfungible token? This […]

How Do I Get My Transcripts for College Applications? First-Gen College Students

September 9, 2021 

Earning a college degree offers numerous benefits. College graduates can enhance their career prospects and often earn more money than their high school graduate counterparts. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that in 2019, the median earnings of workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor’s degree were roughly 59% higher than for those with only a high school diploma. (Master’s degree holders, on the other hand, earned approximately 26% more than bachelor’s degree holders.) Whether you’re interested in an undergraduate or graduate degree, you’ll need to submit your transcripts to the colleges or universities you’re applying to. If you’ve found […]

Data Analysis Tools for Your Business

September 8, 2021 

Tables of Contents What Is Business Intelligence, and What Are Business Intelligence Tools?Tableau for Business Analysts: An OverviewHow to Use Microsoft Power BI for BusinessHow to Utilize Python for Business AnalyticsFollowing the Data Toward a Vital Career Technological advancements have led to a dramatic increase in the amount of data in the world over the past decade. According to Accenture, 90% of all data has been generated in the past 10 years, and the amount of data available is expected to increase exponentially over the next several years. To remain competitive, businesses in virtually every industry, from healthcare to hospitality, […]

Cyber Crime Investigation: Making a Safer Internet Space

September 8, 2021 

Tables of Contents What Is a Cyber Crime? Types of Cyber Crime What Is a Cyber Crime Investigation? How to Prevent Cyber Crime Fighting Cyber Crime Is Everyone’s Responsibility In July 2021, hackers targeted Kaseya, a U.S. information technology firm, in a ransomware attack that affected up to 1,500 businesses worldwide, from the U.S. to Sweden to New Zealand. The hackers demanded $70 million to restore the impacted services. Nearly every type of organization — from public schools and health services systems to oil pipelines and beef processing plants — has fallen victim to this type of attack in 2021. […]

PanelPicker voting has begun for SXSW Edu 2022: Cast your vote for Maryville

August 19, 2021 

SXSW EDU 2022 is one of the most influential conferences for educational thought leadership and innovation. Maryville University President Dr. Mark Lombardi is in the running to host a panel at this prestigious event. Now you can help decide if he gets the opportunity. PanelPicker voting for SXSW 2022 is underway, and we need your help. We’re excited to have Dr. Lombardi lead our panel discussion, and your vote can help him shine a spotlight on the future of personalized learning. In his discussion, titled “Is College Worth It? A University President’s Take on How to Close the Student Dissatisfaction […]

E-Commerce Certifications for Marketing Success

August 16, 2021 

The world of marketing and advertising is ripe with opportunity and continually evolving. In the internet age, digital methods that use smarter, faster reporting and analytics tools are rapidly replacing traditional marketing methods, such as snail mail, radio/TV commercials, and print advertising. To succeed in this brave new world, marketing professionals need to be familiar with methods such as pay-per-click (PPC), search engine optimization (SEO), and social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.). With online sales representing 21.3% of total retail sales in 2020, according to Digital Commerce 360, marketers must also incorporate effective e-commerce strategies into their business models. […]

Certificate vs. Degree: Which Path Is Best for You?

August 16, 2021 

You’ve been thinking about going back to college for a while, and the time is right. A 2020 report from the World Economic Forum projects that 42% of the core skills required to perform existing jobs will change by 2022. Returning to school can help you update the skills necessary for your current job, get ready to apply for a higher position, or prepare for a new career. Colleges today are increasingly offering certificates and degree programs for nontraditional students that suit their needs and meet their requirements for flexibility. You can choose an online certificate program tailored to working […]

Diversity in STEM: An Evolving Industry

August 3, 2021 

Professionals working in STEM fields — science, technology, engineering, and math — fuel our nation’s economic growth and drive innovation. In fact, STEM jobs are directly responsible for 39% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the U.S., according to the STEM and the American Workforce report from FTI Consulting. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects STEM jobs to grow twice as fast as all occupations combined between 2019 and 2029 (8% vs. 4%). As a result, those trained in sought-after STEM skills serve vital roles across these flourishing fields. However, maintaining this growth trajectory isn’t possible without thoughtful […]

4 Benefits of Data Analytics in Healthcare

August 3, 2021 

Tables of Contents What is data analytics in healthcare?What are the benefits of data analytics in healthcare? Benefit #1: Analyzing clinical data to improve medical research Benefit #2: Using patient data to improve health outcomes Benefit #3: Gaining operational insights from healthcare provider data Benefit #4: Improved staffing through health business management analytics Applying health data to improve patient outcomes The world is being inundated with data: The amount of data in the world grew by 5,000% between 2010 and 2020.The total amount of data generated each year doubles about every three years and is estimated to reach 79 zettabytes […]