This document provides an overview of data science education at UC Berkeley presented by Joshua Bloom. It discusses the core principles of data science as a discipline and debates whether it should be taught as an academic subject or skillset. It also describes Berkeley's efforts to teach data science through bootcamps, seminars, and degree programs. Examples are given of students' projects applying machine learning and Bayesian techniques to astronomy and other domains. The document advocates teaching data literacy before big data proficiency and stresses the importance of a well-rounded toolbox and hands-on training for modern data-driven scientists.
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