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From Animal Science to Analytics: Finding Strength in an Unconventional Path 

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My path to data analytics was anything but direct. With a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, most of my academic work centered on understanding the natural world. Entering the Institute for Advanced Analytics (IAA), I felt out of place. Surrounded by classmates with strong coding and statistical expertise, I Continue reading From Animal Science to Analytics: Finding Strength in an Unconventional Path →

Data Analyst vs Data Scientist… what’s the difference?

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The majority of IAA students go on to work in data analyst or data scientist-type roles. Although we receive training to be qualified for both, the actual job responsibilities and experiences have notable differences. Knowing how these roles are different can help students figure out what appeals to them more. Continue reading Data Analyst vs Data Scientist… what’s the difference?→

How to use Obsidian to Power Up your Note-Taking Game 

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The ability to take notes effectively is one of the most important and frequently used skills a student can have. We are always searching for tools that can help us record information from lectures and then retrieve that information later for studying. I recently started using one such tool called Continue reading How to use Obsidian to Power Up your Note-Taking Game →

Commuting

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The prospect of driving an hour or more one-way to school every day can be daunting. My commute to the Institute for Advanced Analytics averaged 70 minutes across the end of summer and the beginning of fall. The average travel time did increase slightly in the fall semester, but the Continue reading Commuting→