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(61) --- [![Nashville Software School Logo](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/Jan2018/Images/NSS-logo-horizontal-small.jpg)](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/) - [Programs](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs) - [Software Development Jumpstart](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/software-development-jumpstart) - [Analytics Jumpstart](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/analytics-jumpstart) - [Full-Time Web Developer Bootcamp](https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/web-developer-full-time/) - [Part-Time Web Developer Bootcamp](https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/web-developer-part-time/) - [Full-Time Data Analytics Bootcamp](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/data-analytics-full-time) - [Part-Time Data Analytics Bootcamp](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/data-analytics-part-time) - [Statistics For Data Science](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/statistics-for-data-science) - [Data Science Bootcamp](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/data-science) - [Date Engineering Bootcamp](https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/data-engineering) - [Professional Development](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/professional-development) - [Community](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/community) - [Shop NSS](https://shopnss.creator-spring.com/) - [Our Team](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/community/instructors/) - [Alumni](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/community/alumni/) - [Mentors](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/community/mentors/) - [Employers](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/community/employers/) - [Veterans' Information](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/community/veterans-info/) - [Podcast](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/community/podcast/) - [Join Our Team](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/join-our-team) - [Support NSS](https://support.nashvillesoftwareschool.com) - [Donate](https://support.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/ways-to-give) - [Corporate Giving](https://support.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/building-a-better-community-through-corporate-giving) - [Become A Volunteer](https://support.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/become-a-volunteer) - [Community Impact Report](https://support.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/community-impact-report-2025) - [Calendar](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/calendar) - [Upcoming Events](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/calendar/events) - [Upcoming Programs](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/calendar/upcoming-programs/) - [Blog](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog) # Blog ##### [Visualizing Breast Cancer Research | Discovery Through Data](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/05/16/visualizing-breast-cancer-research) May 16, 2018 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/Various%20Grades%20of%20Breast%20Cancer.png)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/05/16/visualizing-breast-cancer-research) Smita Misra Upadhyay is passionate about improving treatment plans for breast cancer through her research. or her mid-course capstone, Smita set out to develop a predictive model for treatment choice based on the molecular subtypes and transcriptome profiles in breast cancer. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/05/16/visualizing-breast-cancer-research) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/05/16/visualizing-breast-cancer-research#comments-listing) Topics: [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [Can We Prevent Misinformation In Science News? | Discovery Through Data](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/05/03/prevent-misinformation-in-science-news) May 3, 2018 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-05-03%20at%203.14.23%20PM.png)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/05/03/prevent-misinformation-in-science-news) Miscommunication and misinterpretation can impact science news as it moves from the lab to the public. This miscommunication could be due to poor communication style, technical nuance, or sensationalized media headlines. Mahesh Rao was curious to dig into how the science community could better communicate [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/05/03/prevent-misinformation-in-science-news) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/05/03/prevent-misinformation-in-science-news#comments-listing) Topics: [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [Data Science Students Present at Metro Data Day](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/05/01/data-science-students-present-at-metro-data-day) May 1, 2018 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/IMG_3235-439498-edited.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/05/01/data-science-students-present-at-metro-data-day) Two of our Data Science bootcamp students, Evan Lancaster and Mahesh Rao, and our Data Science instructor, Mary van Valkenburg, were invited to present at the inaugural Metro Data Day last Friday. Evan and Mahesh shared the insights they gained from their work with the Metro Nashville property violations data project. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/05/01/data-science-students-present-at-metro-data-day) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/05/01/data-science-students-present-at-metro-data-day#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Stories](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/student-stories), [Community](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/community), [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [Data In The Real World | Data Science Bootcamp Update](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/26/real-world-data-bootcamp-update) Apr 26, 2018 • [Mary van Valkenburg](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mary-van-valkenburg) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/blaise-gratton.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/26/real-world-data-bootcamp-update) Learning from experts in the field and using real data allows our Data Science students to work through real-world situations and messy data. This month our students heard from local experts on graph database management, data visualization and storytelling, and machine learning. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/26/real-world-data-bootcamp-update) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/26/real-world-data-bootcamp-update#comments-listing) Topics: [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [What Makes A Song Popular? | Discovery Through Data](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/1018/04/24/popular-songs-spotify-data-science) Apr 24, 2018 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-03-15%20at%203.20.41%20PM.png)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/1018/04/24/popular-songs-spotify-data-science) As a musician, Taylor Perkins knew his Data Science mid-course project had to involve music. Taylor wondered, “What makes a great song? What makes a popular song? Is there some secret formula that just draws in listeners?” He hypothesized that the energy and key of the song are important factors for a popular song and explored that in his project. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/1018/04/24/popular-songs-spotify-data-science) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/1018/04/24/popular-songs-spotify-data-science#comments-listing) Topics: [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [Bring Your Skills With You | Graduate Spotlight](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/19/bring-your-skills-with-you) Apr 19, 2018 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/Jesse-Page-headshot.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/19/bring-your-skills-with-you) Are you in a career you love, but don’t see any growth opportunity? Becoming a software developer may allow you to pivot your career. Some of our graduates find jobs as junior software developers in the same industry or that utilize the skills they built before bootcamp. Jesse Page was able to pivot and still use her sound design skills. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/19/bring-your-skills-with-you) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/19/bring-your-skills-with-you#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Stories](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/student-stories) ##### [Does It Pass The Bechdel Test? | Discovery Through Data](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/18/bechdel-test) Apr 18, 2018 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-04-18%20at%202.22.59%20PM.png)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/18/bechdel-test) Have you heard of the Bechdel Test? The test is a simple three point check that examines the gender imbalance in movies. Shruti Sharma decided to examine the Bechdel Test for her data science mid-course project. She explained, “I think it is an insightful way of looking at the issue of gender imbalance and how skewed its representation in pop culture is.” [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/18/bechdel-test) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/18/bechdel-test#comments-listing) Topics: [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [2018 Hack For The Community A Success](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/17/hack-for-the-community-a-success) Apr 17, 2018 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/IMG_3145-840559-edited.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/17/hack-for-the-community-a-success) After 36 hours, there was still a lot of energy in the room as the 20 Hack For The Community teams shared what they built with their fellow developers, designers, and community members. Nearly 30 NSS students and alumni participated in the hackathon. I caught up with a few of them to talk about their experience. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/17/hack-for-the-community-a-success) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/17/hack-for-the-community-a-success#comments-listing) Topics: [Alumni](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/alumni), [Student Stories](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/student-stories), [Community](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/community) ##### [Software Developers Run on Coffee | Graduate Spotlight](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/11/software-developers-coffee) Apr 11, 2018 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/2018_02_06_C22_0904.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/11/software-developers-coffee) Prior to NSS, Dre Randaci was the head of operations for an e-commerce startup selling imported Italian coffee equipment in the southeast. He traveled around the region consulting with clients who were opening cafes, designing their bar flow, determining equipment needs, and keeping things organized in the process. He enjoyed his job, but there wasn’t much room for growth. So he decided to explore software development. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/11/software-developers-coffee) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/11/software-developers-coffee#comments-listing) ##### [Are Vector-Borne Diseases Becoming More Prevalent? | Discovery Through Data](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/10/vector-borne-diseases-more-prevalent) Apr 10, 2018 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/page1-894253-edited.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/04/10/vector-borne-diseases-more-prevalent) Have you thought about how changes in our climate might impact the spread of disease? With his background in biology and interest in global health and the climate, Sanjay Mishra wanted to know if the expanding geography of warmer seasons is allowing the vector population (mosquitoes, ticks, flies) to grow more rapidly, and thus increasing the rate of vector-borne diseases, such as West Nile Virus, Dengue, and Zika, or causing them to occur in new regions. 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