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Students in the MSA program come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Some start the program with extensive experience in programming and statistics while others join looking to change careers. The diversity of each MSA class is a vital part of how students in the program can learn and grow Continue reading Interview with Ike Ingle
6:10 A.M. I wake up, do my devotion, and make a cup of coffee before the world is awake. As an extrovert, I gain my energy from other people, but I find that being alone is more conducive to organizing my thoughts and mentally preparing for the day ahead. In Continue reading Day in the Life (August 23)
As MSA students, we spend long hours on coding and statistics assignments, presentations, studying for certifications, and professional development activities. This makes it all the more important to carve out time to decompress and enjoy ourselves. For students who recently moved to Raleigh for the program, the tricky part is Continue reading Recreation in the Triangle
What would it be like for an aspiring Major League Baseball (MLB) analyst to work with data from a sport they know little to nothing about? I moved to Raleigh to attend the IAA, where the city’s only professional sports team is the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Carolina Hurricanes. Now Continue reading Analyzing Hockey by Someone Who Doesn’t Know Hockey