The data science world is complex, engaging, and always changing. Almost every industry sector is looking for new hires with data science skills. That includes industries like finance and insurance, manufacturing, public administration, healthcare, transportation, trade and more. The opportunities are vast, and graduate faculty member, Patty Stanton understands this and is excited to be part of her students' journey to a rewarding career in the data science industry. We sat down and talked with her about her career path and what led her to UMBC. We also talked about the unique benefits of UMBC's Data Science graduate program.