Flatiron School Blog

There’s never been a better time to break into the Chicago tech scene. Chicago startups have seen a meteoric rise over the last 10 years, increasing by 270% from 2008 to 2018, according to a 2019 report from The Center for an Urban Future. That growth in the Chicago startup scene has helped contribute to […]

Data Science is often described as the intersection of statistics and programming. In this article, I’ll run you through setting up a professional data science environment on your computer so you can start to get some hands-on practice with popular data science libraries — whether you just want to get a feel for what it’s […]

If you want to become a data scientist (or to understand what they’re talking about), statistics is one of the key domains that you’re going to have to learn. In "Naked Statistics," Charles Wheelan does a surprisingly good job of providing a guide that anyone can grasp. This slim, accessible book provides a wonderfully entertaining […]

Did you know UX/UI design and the summer are perfect companions? It’s true. Learning about design and getting inspired by the world around you helps you forget about the heat.  Our Product Design Team was eager to share their recommendations for the best UX/UI design books to read. Whether your interest in the User Experience […]

Britta B. has always had an analytical mind. She studied psychology and statistics in college and had a job in market research after graduation.  Her career path followed some unexpected detours: She was a personal assistant to a global CEO before he quit the company and purchased a hotel. He asked Britta to run the […]

Just one year ago, we launched our Houston campus. More than ever, the city’s home to a burgeoning startup scene and some of the biggest companies in the world.