Join us for another episode of Inside West Point: Ideas That Impact. In this episode, Colonel Nicholas Clark and West Point Dean Brigadier General Shane Reeves explore the pivotal role of data-driven decisions in the military and. Clark sheds light on the inception of the Center for Data Analysis and Statistics, his creation of a data literacy program for the Army, and the surging significance of data and analytics. Clark underscores the imperative for officers to possess data literacy and unveils his research award focused on engaging undergraduates in data science. Tune in to discover how to enhance your data literacy and gain insights into the fulfilling realm of teaching at West Point. 

Chapter Summaries; 

0:00:00 Introduction to the podcast and the guest, Colonel Nicholas Clark 

0:02:08 Colonel Nicholas Clark's Career Trajectory in Data Analytics 

0:03:17 The role and work of West Point's Center for Data Analysis and Statistics 

0:07:50 Understanding the Importance of Cleaning Data 

0:10:09 Expanding the Data Literacy Course Across the Army 

0:17:00 Army's Reliance on Data in the Field 

0:20:03 Engaging Undergraduates in Data Science Through Sports Statistics 

0:26:30 Recognizing the Data Workforce Shortage 

0:28:08 Self-development Tips for Data Literacy 

0:30:49 The Strengths of West Point and its Core Values 

0:31:20 Closing Remarks and Call to Action 

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Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Books: 

• Be Data Literate: The Data Literacy Skills Everyone Needs To Succeed 1st Edition by Jordan Morrow 
• Effective Data Storytelling: How to Drive Change with Data, Narrative and Visuals 1st Edition by Brent Dykes 

• Data Literacy Course: https://talent.army.mil/data/  

West Point Organizations:  

• Department of Mathematical Sciences: https://bit.ly/WP_Math 
• Center for Data Analysis and Statistics: https://bit.ly/WP_CDAS  
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 Credits:  

• Guest: Colonel Nicholas Clark, Department of Mathematical Sciences  
• Recording: West Point Public Affairs-Visual Information 
• Production: Growth Network Podcasts (https://growthnetworkpodcasts.com) 
• Publisher: West Point Press (https://westpointpress.com) 

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