MSA Share20: Class of 2024

MSA Share20s are an opportunity for students to present to their classmates about relevant and interesting topics. Students work with Dr. Sarah Egan Warren to prepare their presentations and deliver their talks at lunchtime. The talks last up to 20 minutes with 10 minutes for questions. The speakers hone their Continue reading MSA Share20: Class of 2024

How to Make a Friend at the Institute

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The IAA prides itself on how students develop their “soft” skills: communication, collaboration, and professionalism. These skills ensure professional success and help us make friends along the way. However, you probably didn’t know that the IAA can help you leverage the “hard” skills of coding, statistics, and linear algebra to Continue reading How to Make a Friend at the Institute

4 Beginner Tips for Learning Cloud Computing

As of 2022, nearly six out of ten businesses had moved their work to the cloud. This trend is expected to continue in the coming years. (Source: Flexera) As the cloud computing market expands, so will the demand for individuals with cloud skills. To meet the expectations of the cloud computing Continue reading 4 Beginner Tips for Learning Cloud Computing

How the Institute Helped Me Become a Leader

I used to be a shy person. I would seldom volunteer to be a leader or try to influence a group, even if I had ideas about how things should be done. The only leadership role I’ve had was the vice president of my homeroom class in 2nd-grade elementary school. Continue reading How the Institute Helped Me Become a Leader