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Data I/O 2026: Celebrating Innovation in Data Science

Data I/O 2026 was a resounding success! With 270+ total registrations and 45+ projects built, students from across OSU brought incredible energy, creativity, and technical skill to tackle real-world data challenges. From NYC housing insights to camp...

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How to install Pandas+

1) Before you install anything: check Python + pip Open Terminal (Mac/Linux) or Command Prompt / PowerShell (Windows) and run: python --versionpip --version Or python3 --versionpip3 --version 2) The easiest method: install everything with pip Run th...

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BDAA Project Series: Getting Started with Git and GitHub

Install Git. Set up your identity. Connect to GitHub. Push your first code. First: What Even Is Git? If you’ve ever accidentally deleted code that was working five minutes ago, you understand the problem Git solves. Git is a version control system. ...

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BDAA Project Series: Installing Tableau Public

Here is the quick and simple guide to installing Tableau onto your computer Tableau Public Product Download Start by clicking on the link above. Submit Your Credentials: Fill out the required fields. Email: Use your Buckeyemail address. Role: ...

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BDAA Project Series: Environment Setup & Your First AI Project

This guide provides a streamlined way to set up your workspace, install the necessary AI libraries (PyTorch, Pandas, Transformers), and verify your setup with a “Hello World” project. Step 1: Create and Open Your Workspace Organization is key. Setti...

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BDAA Project Series: Installing Python

Photo by Artturi Jalli on UnsplashInstall Python. Verify it works. That’s it. First: Opening the Terminal The terminal is a text-based way to talk to your computer. You type commands, press Enter, and things happen. Every developer uses it daily. Wi...

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BDAA Project Series: Setting up your IDE

https://cursor.com/What’s an IDE? An IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is where you write code. Think of it like Microsoft Word, but for programming. The difference between a basic text editor and an IDE: an IDE understands your code. It high...

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Innovation in Action: Highlights from the 2nd Annual BDAA Research Gala

On December 7, 2025, the Big Data & Analytics Association (BDAA) hosted its 2nd Annual Research Gala. With more than 40 presentations, the gala showcased the culmination of a semester of student research and development. Projects spanned Data Sc...

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How 200 OSU Students Built 54 Apps in One Saturday

On November 16th, BDAA hosted a hackathon designed for both technical and non-technical students with the help of Lovable. 200 students showed up at Pomerene Hall at 10am, ready to build. By 3pm, we had 54 working projects: functional products, all ...

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