Learning Resources
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Introduction to Data Video
A 30-minute introduction to using Data at Vanderbilt. Introduction to Data with Vanderbilt’s CDO Olivia Kew-Fickus Launches in Oracle Learn… Read MoreJan. 28, 2026
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Actionable Data: Why I don’t track my sleep
If I imagine myself waking up to a notification showing statistics that I should have slept more, it summons feelings of hopelessness. Inevitably, I should have slept more but the way to enable that involves witchcraft on a toddler, and I don’t possess a wand. It’s tempting to track sleep… Read MoreJan. 27, 2026
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Top Five Questions to Ask About Data
In my recent “Introduction to Data” training video, I urged Vanderbilt data users to be thoughtful about the data you use. I have also heard many people lecturing about how effective use of AI requires good critical thinking skills. Being thougthful and employing critical thinking sound like great ideas, but… Read MoreJan. 27, 2026