Argues for the importance of statistical theory in data science, using examples from medical research to show where abstract theory solved practical problems.
A data scientist analyzes gender stereotypes in children's clothing by building a model to classify t-shirts using image processing and color data.
Argues that true data science and innovation require deep mathematical understanding, not just push-button tools, and defends the value of skilled data scientists.
A review of the book 'NumPy 1.5 Beginner's Guide', covering its content, style, and suitability for learning numerical computing with Python.
A recap of EuroSciPy 2010, highlighting the growth of the Python in science conference, key topics, and the community atmosphere.
Announcing EuroScipy 2010, a European conference on Python for scientific computing, featuring tutorials and keynote speakers in Paris.
