Practical AI SLICED - will you make the (data science) cut?
Aug 10, 2021
Join hosts Meg Risdal, a Kaggle expert and co-host of SLICED, and Nick Wan, who brings the heat from Twitch, as they dive into the thrilling world of competitive data science. Discover how SLICED creates a vibrant community that merges coding with entertainment. They share insights on unique datasets, the pressure of live coding competitions, and the adrenaline of algorithmic showdowns. Plus, hear about exciting upcoming championships and how contestants evolve into confident data scientists through these challenges.
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Test Your Skills
- To gauge your Sliced readiness, try past datasets on Kaggle.
- Mimic the two-hour time limit to experience the real pressure.
Humanizing Experts
- Sliced reveals the human side of data science superstars, showing that even experts don't always win.
- This makes them relatable and encourages aspiring data scientists.
D-Rob the Meme Master
- David Robinson, initially unfamiliar with memes, dedicated himself to learning them for Sliced.
- He transformed into a "powerful memer," surprising Nick and Meg.