Higher Education
Having More Fun With Python in the Classroom
Why not make a simple PowerPoint slide a little more interactive?
Blog
I write about AI, the future of work, low-code/no-code, collaboration, communication, platforms, technology, and other topics. I pepper my posts with humor and pop-culture references. Oh, and I freakin’ despise jargon. Since 2008, I’ve penned thousands of posts, more than 1,500 of which live on this site.
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Analytics
Three Books That I Recommend to My Analytics Students
Thoughts on ways to expand their thinking about using data in their careers.
Higher Education
How Data and Metadata Can Thwart Contract Cheating
Digital breadcrumbs may help curtail a growing problem.
Analytics
The Beauty of Structured Data
When it comes to survey design, Stephen Covey is absolutely right.
Higher Education
Calling Bullshit on Elizabeth Holmes' Ignorance
Anyone who knows anything about Theranos should take the psychopath's claims with a 50-lb. bag of salt.
Communication
Appearance on Bloomberg's Works for Me Podcast
Thoughts on taming the e-mail beast.
Communication
My Ideal Speaking Client
Thoughts on a recent gig.
Higher Education
Finding Teachable Moments in Survey Courses
At least in one regard, Jeff Bezos' letter couldn't have arrived at a more opportune time.
Project Management
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Publication of Why New Systems Fail
A decade ago, my first book hit the shelves.
Communication
Carnegie Mellon Alumni Interview
Thoughts on the lessons that the school imparted, critical thinking, and the interdisciplinary nature of higher education.
Higher Education
Why All College Students Need to Know the Basics of Coding
Even finance, accounting, and marketing majors should understand what makes software tick.
Dataviz
What College Professors Can Learn From Hasan Minhaj's Patriot Act
His Netflix show takes a unique and informative approach that should make instructors reconsider their methods.
Analytics
Teaching Highlights From 2018
A look back on two things that made me smile this past year.
Announcements
Thoughts on Reaching 500 Google Scholar Citations
Reflections on achieving a professional milestone.
Dataviz
Reflections on Carnegie Mellon 25 Years Later
Thoughts on the most important skills and abilities that I picked up at CMU.
Analytics
Reflections on Supervising More Than 100 Capstone Projects
Thoughts on some of my students' best work.
Book Reviews
The Five Best Books I Read in 2018
The texts that rocked my world this past year.
Announcements
Chemonics Receives Innovation Award
Recognition for good work never gets old.