Dr. Alice Zhao

Instructor

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Biography

Alice Zhao is a data science instructor and author of the book SQL Pocket Guide, 4th Edition (O'Reilly). She has created and taught numerous courses in Python, SQL, and R at various institutions including Maven Analytics, O'Reilly, and Metis. With over 15 years of experience in the data field, she has worked as a technology consultant at Accenture, an analyst at Redfin, a data scientist at Cars.com, and a data science consultant for Dash Data. Her specialties include Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, and Data Storytelling. A popular video on Natural Language Processing that she created has garnered 1.2 million views on YouTube. In her spare time, Alice enjoys creating data visualizations on fun topics such as pop culture. She was a member of the inaugural MLDS cohort (formerly known as MSiA) and graduated in December 2013.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.