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(19) --- [![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) - [Data Engineering Jumpstart](https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/data-engineering-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) - [Date Engineering Bootcamp](https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/data-engineering) - [Statistics For Data Science](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/statistics-for-data-science) - [Data Science Bootcamp](http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/data-science) - [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 ##### [What is the Difference Between Data Analytics And Data Science?](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2019/02/06/difference-between-data-analytics-and-data-science) Feb 6, 2019 • [Mary van Valkenburg](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mary-van-valkenburg) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/Gartner%20Ascendancy%20Model.png)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2019/02/06/difference-between-data-analytics-and-data-science) Both data analysts and data scientists are concerned with generating insights from data, and both use tools to explore and understand data, but do you know how they differ? Learn how the past, present, and future separate data analytics from data science. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2019/02/06/difference-between-data-analytics-and-data-science) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2019/02/06/difference-between-data-analytics-and-data-science#comments-listing) Topics: [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [Nashville Software School Launches Data Analytics Bootcamp](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2019/01/28/nashville-software-school-launches-data-analytics-bootcamp) Jan 28, 2019 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/_1MA8059-2.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2019/01/28/nashville-software-school-launches-data-analytics-bootcamp) We're excited to announce the launch of our Data Analytics Bootcamp. The Data Analytics Bootcamp will prepare students for careers in analytics and business intelligence, including jobs such as data analyst, business analyst, research analyst, and marketing analyst. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2019/01/28/nashville-software-school-launches-data-analytics-bootcamp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2019/01/28/nashville-software-school-launches-data-analytics-bootcamp#comments-listing) Topics: [News](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/news), [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [Data Science Cohort Examines Opioid Prescriptions and Fatal Overdoses](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/12/13/data-science-cohort-examines-opioid-prescriptions-and-fatal-overdoses) Dec 13, 2018 • [Mary van Valkenburg](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mary-van-valkenburg) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/drug_correlations.png)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/12/13/data-science-cohort-examines-opioid-prescriptions-and-fatal-overdoses) Our data science bootcamp explores real data to answer real-world data questions. For the past couple of weeks, cohort 2 has been exploring opioid prescribing behavior and fatal drug overdoses with axialHealthcare. See some of their analysis. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/12/13/data-science-cohort-examines-opioid-prescriptions-and-fatal-overdoses) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/12/13/data-science-cohort-examines-opioid-prescriptions-and-fatal-overdoses#comments-listing) Topics: [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [On Your Marks, Get Set, Code! - Parallels to Great British Bake Off](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/12/12/on-your-marks-get-set-code-great-british-bake-off) Dec 12, 2018 • [Mary van Valkenburg](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mary-van-valkenburg) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/GBBS-Season-5-All-Bakers-602x338.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/12/12/on-your-marks-get-set-code-great-british-bake-off) Lately I have been captivated by the BBC’s Great British Bake Off (GBBO) on Netflix. With each season a diverse set of 12 British contestants gather under an enormous tent to translate vague recipes into finished baking products. This reminds me so much of software and data product development! [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/12/12/on-your-marks-get-set-code-great-british-bake-off) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/12/12/on-your-marks-get-set-code-great-british-bake-off#comments-listing) Topics: [Learning](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/learning), [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [Data Science Cohort 2 Assesses Housing Affordability in Nashville](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/11/06/data-science-cohort-2-assesses-housing-affordability-in-nashville) Nov 6, 2018 • [Mary van Valkenburg](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mary-van-valkenburg) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/burkley_sean1.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/11/06/data-science-cohort-2-assesses-housing-affordability-in-nashville) One of the best things about the Data Science bootcamp at NSS is the opportunity for students to practice skills while answering real-world questions posed by people who know the domain area well. In October, students explored Nashville building permit data and property assessment data along with zip code-level tax return data to understand how the supply and demand of affordable housing has been changing since 2009. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/11/06/data-science-cohort-2-assesses-housing-affordability-in-nashville) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/11/06/data-science-cohort-2-assesses-housing-affordability-in-nashville#comments-listing) Topics: [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and NSS Partnership Underway](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/09/19/vanderbilt-university-school-of-medicine-and-nss-partnership-underway) Sep 19, 2018 • [Mary van Valkenburg](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mary-van-valkenburg) In February of 2018, NSS partnered with the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) at the Vanderbilt University Medical School to begin shaping an Introduction to Data Science for post-doctoral students. This program, Data Science Essentials, was funded by a grant from the Burroughs Wellcome fund and consists of three parts. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/09/19/vanderbilt-university-school-of-medicine-and-nss-partnership-underway) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/09/19/vanderbilt-university-school-of-medicine-and-nss-partnership-underway#comments-listing) Topics: [Community](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/community), [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [Taking Analytics Beyond A Spreadsheet | Data Graduate Spotlight](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/09/13/taking-analytics-beyond-a-spreadsheet) Sep 13, 2018 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/2018_05_29_DS1_0573_T_edit.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/09/13/taking-analytics-beyond-a-spreadsheet) Before attending Nashville Software School’s (NSS) Data Science Bootcamp, Justin Rothbart was a workforce analyst for an insurance company. He was working with Excel and SQL but was looking to grow as an analyst and learn more tools. As he explored ways to automate parts of his job, he kept running into Python and R which sparked his interest in programming. He started to look at Master’s programs, but found NSS’s data science program and decided to apply. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/09/13/taking-analytics-beyond-a-spreadsheet) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/09/13/taking-analytics-beyond-a-spreadsheet#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Stories](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/student-stories), [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [Data Science Cohort 2 Dives Into Data Cleaning and Exploration](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/09/10/data-science-dives-into-data-cleaning-and-exploration) Sep 10, 2018 • [Mary van Valkenburg](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mary-van-valkenburg) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/will3-edit.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/09/10/data-science-dives-into-data-cleaning-and-exploration) Last week Data Science Cohort 2 started their first team project and Data Question 2. The data holds information about computing jobs that were submitted over the course of a year at ACCRE, Vanderbilt’s Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/09/10/data-science-dives-into-data-cleaning-and-exploration) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/09/10/data-science-dives-into-data-cleaning-and-exploration#comments-listing) Topics: [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [The Nashville Analytics Summit Recap](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/08/22/the-nashville-analytics-summit-recap) Aug 22, 2018 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/IMG_3974.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/08/22/the-nashville-analytics-summit-recap) This week we attended The Nashville Analytics Summit. Several of our recent data science graduates were on hand to share their experience. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/08/22/the-nashville-analytics-summit-recap) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/08/22/the-nashville-analytics-summit-recap#comments-listing) Topics: [Analytics + Data Science](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/analytics-data-science) ##### [First Data Science Cohort Graduates](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/07/26/first-data-science-cohort-graduates) Jul 26, 2018 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/_1MA7535.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2018/07/26/first-data-science-cohort-graduates) On Tuesday night our first data science cohort celebrated their graduation with Demo Day! Community involvement throughout our first cohort was key to our success. Whether you were a guest speaker, a mentor, a roundtable participant, or provided data and a data question, we could not have done this without your support. 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