The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science presents the Fall 2026 Data Science Bootcamps, sponsored by Aegon Transamerica. Each week our distinguished presenters will present on topics including data analytics programming, business communication, and observational data analysis.

This week's Data Science Bootcamp presentation:

Dr. Kate Ralston, Director of Data Analytics, Enrollment Management, University of Iowa

"Making the Message Matter: Presenting Results with Purpose"

The goal of this session is to help participants communicate data and analytical results in ways that are relevant, accessible, and actionable for different audiences. Participants will learn to identify stakeholder needs and tailor the content, level of detail, and format of a message to the audience. Through examples and practice, participants will learn to frame project objectives, highlight key findings, communicate implications, and determine when technical detail adds value. Participants will practice communicating results through oral and written formats, including an elevator pitch and executive summary. The session will also develop strategies for responding effectively to questions, critical feedback, and challenging conversations.