Podcast: Inside Dickinson's Data Analytics Major

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THE GOOD: SEASON 5, EPISODE 2 – OCTOBER 2021

We dive into data analytics, Dickinson’s newest academic program. We’ll explore how the major brings Dickinson’s unique liberal-arts approach to this blend of math, computer science, economics and philosophy. Hear from students, professors and an alumnus who is helping highlight the new program.

Plus, Puzzlemaster and Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals the answer to last episode’s poetic question and has a new puzzle guaranteed to fight bad breath. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag!

Also, interim President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, discusses the Reynolds Leadership Scholar Program and his recent trip to the Eradicate Hate Global Summit.

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EPISODE 1 SEGMENTS

Inside Data Analytics

Explore Dickinson’s newest major with students, professors and an alumnus to discuss how this STEM program fits perfectly with the college’s liberal-arts tradition.

Puzzler: “We’re Not Great at Sharing”

Professor Jeff Forrester shares the new puzzler: “My wife and I have a double vanity in our bathroom, and we don’t usually share toiletries. In fact, we each have our own toothpaste, dental floss, and, usually, mouthwash. However, during our last trip for supplies we only purchased one bottle. Now, one of these bottles would typically last me 27 evenings, while she could get 54 nights out of the same container (she always said I had a big mouth!) So, if we continue sharing this bottle until we run out, how many nights before we need to return to the store?”

Listen to the new question at the 2:27 mark.


Email your answer to thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win some Dickinson swag!

Interim President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11

Interim President Jones discusses the Reynolds Leadership Scholar Program and his recent trip to the Eradicate Hate Global Summit.

The Good is produced by Craig Layne and Christine Baksi in association with Dickinson College's Office of Marketing & Communications. Craig Layne is the host. The podcast's theme music was composed by Jong Ho Choi '18. 

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Published October 28, 2021