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+title: Should You Join a Professional Group?
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+In this issue of the decolFutures newsletter, I talk about how picking a professional organization to join is like picking your favorite animal ~ it's a way to break the ice in your field and make connections. Learn why you might join a professional group, how to stay up-to-date on your professional knowledge, and explore three data conference educational opportunities.
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+Read for free on beehiiv: https://decolfutures.beehiiv.com/p/joining-professional-data-groups
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+![Green Animal Illustration Quiz Instagram Post](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e497c3db-8bf9-4d14-9941-82bd9d034278)