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COMPUTER SCIENCE (DATA SCIENCE)
Norbert Eke

The science of big data involves spotting hidden internship in the Data Analytics Centre at the
trends in enormous caches of information. But at National Research Council of Canada, after learning
the Carleton University Institute for Data Science about the opportunity from someone he met at a
(CUIDS), it also involves making connections on a networking event promoted by Carleton.
much smaller scale. “During career fairs and networking events it’s
Computer Science master’s student Norbert not necessarily that you get a job the next day,”
Eke is examining patterns in the ways software he explains. “But, in most cases, you just create
engineers develop expertise. However, he has meaningful connections and you can follow up.”
found the opportunities to network with others in Eke also mentions the annual CUIDS Data Day
his field at Carleton as valuable as his classes and as a highlight. That event attracts more than 500
thesis research. people—including an interdisciplinary group of
At monthly informal lunches where students Carleton students and faculty members, as well
discuss what they’re working on, rich collaborations as external experts and industry recruiters—who
and deep friendships develop, he says. And at more come to discuss topics such as artificial intelligence,
formal events, Eke has met mentors, supervisors machine learning and ethics. “That was a wonderful
and employers. He recently completed a summer opportunity to learn.”

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