UMBC’s Graduate Programs in Data Science were created in response to the area’s growing need for experienced data science professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, data analyst jobs are expected to increase by nearly 20% between 2014-2024. In today’s Industry Roundup, we take a look at how big data is shaping our future. We also take a peek into the mysterious world of artificial intelligence and link to a cool article on the basics to get newbies up to speed.