Sprint #4
Sprint Dates
Lab (Mon/Tues) then Meeting (Thurs/Fri) |
Meeting (Mon/Tues) then Lab (Thurs/Fri) |
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Sprint Start Date |
Thurs 2/27 |
Mon 2/24 |
Sprint End Date |
Wed 3/12 |
Sun 3/9 |
Sprint Tasks
✓ Draft Symposium Materials – Poster and Video
To recap the semester, your team will present on project progress and future goals. Please review the following Guidelines for the Final Poster: Final Poster Details. Please review the following Guidelines for the Final Video: Final Video Details.
During this sprint, your team should complete a first draft of your poster and video and continuing working on this until the final week of term when you will present at The Data Mine Symposium.
When: First Draft due Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted. Final Draft due Friday, April 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.
What: Final Poster and Video Draft - refer here for Final Poster Details and Final Video Details.
Where: Your TA will submit on behalf of the team. We only need 1 submission per team.
✓ Professional Development
The Data Mine Corporate Partners program is a professional development program. We want to help you develop the skills you need to be successful in your career. We will have a variety of professional development activities throughout the semester.
Each sprint you will complete a few professional development-related tasks.
The Data Mine Corporate Partners program is a professional development program. We want to help you develop the skills you need to be successful in your career. We will have a variety of professional development activities throughout the semester.
In preparation for The Data Mine Symposium, this sprint you will submit a 3-minute thesis video on Gradescope
When: Due Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.
What: Read this article about The Importance of Documentation and write a reflection in "Sprint 4: Professional Development".
Where: Complete the reflection for this professional development training on Gradescope in the assignment "Sprint 4: Professional Development".
Why: Documentation is essential in both The Data Mine and the real world. While it might not be the most exciting part of your job, it is one of the most valuable. Therefore, it is important to stay up to date with it and reflect on how your team has kept up thus far.
When: Due Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.
What: Watch the following video Implicit Bias: Lesson #5 - Implicit Association Test (5 minutes). If you want, you can take the IAT here IAT
Where: Complete the reflection for this professional development training on Gradescope in the assignment "Sprint 4: Professional Development".
Why: The Implicit Association Test (IAT) is a widely-used tool for measuring implicit biases by assessing reaction times in sorting tasks. It reveals how quickly we associate concepts like race or gender with positive or negative attributes. The IAT demonstrates that implicit biases are pervasive and statistically significant, even though the effect sizes are small. Despite its effectiveness, the IAT has limitations, such as the potential for variability in individual responses. Understanding these biases is crucial for addressing their impact on behavior and promoting equity.
When: Due Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.
What: Read this article about how to improve your Linkedin profile. After, please take at least one tip from the article and use it to improve your profile.
NOTE: If you do not have a Linkedin profile already, please create one by following the steps in this video . Even if you have a profile already, it might be worthwhile to watch some parts of this video to make improvements.
Where: Complete the knowledge check for this professional development training on Gradescope in the assignment "Sprint 4: Professional Development".
Why: Having a strong and active Linkedin presence is crucial for attracting recruiters and starting your career. Learning the best practices is important to optimize your profile and help set yourself apart from others.
When: Due Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.
What: Learn about the 3 minute thesis and submit a practice 3 minute thesis on Gradescope.
Where: Complete the knowledge check for this professional development training on Gradescope in the assignment "Sprint 4: Professional Development".
Why: In preparation for The Data Mine Symposium, we are having students practice giving a 3-minute thesis. There will be many attendees from different companies and backgrounds during the symposium. Being able to give a 3-minute thesis about your Data Mine project to a non-technical audience is an important skill to learn for The Data Mine Symposium.
✓Sprint #4 Report
Released: The assignment will open for submissions one week before the due date starting Thursday, March 6, 2025.
When: Due Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.
What: Answer the questions in Sprint #4 Report accessed on Gradescope.
Where: Submit the report on Gradescope titled "Sprint 4: Report".