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Alumni Stories
This Alum Found a Fresh Start and New Career as a Data Scientist
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 […]
Flatiron School
Flatiron School’s Houston Campus Celebrates Its First Year Changing Careers and Lives
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.
Data Science
Summer Tech Must-Reads for Data Science
Just because it’s summertime, that’s no reason to stop learning. Here are five great must-read books to bring to the beach depending on where you are in your journey towards becoming a Data Scientist. Data Science for the Layman by Annalyn Ng and Kenneth Soo If you’re just starting to explore Data Science and don’t […]
Career Advice
Best Practices for Online Learning (And How Our Educational Coaches Help You Succeed)
Online learning can sometimes feel intimidating — especially at first. It’s a different experience, and there’s a lot at stake as you work toward starting…
Data Science
What Does it Take to Become a Data Scientist?
Data Science is one of the fastest growing, most lucrative and most interesting careers options available. But a lot of prospective students are concerned that…
Software Engineering
Summer Tech Must-Reads for Software Engineers
Summer’s finally here. It’s time to go to the beach — or grab a coveted spot by the pool — and catch up on some…
Career Advice
How Flatiron School Helps You Overcome Tech Impostor Syndrome
The feeling that you don’t belong. The fear that you’ll be exposed as a fraud. The creeping sense of doubt that you can’t do it. …