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One of the defining characteristics of the IAA is that its students come from a diverse set of academic backgrounds. While you will find your fair share of math and statistics majors, you’ll also find people who studied history, biology, political science, and engineering. If you are looking to transition Continue reading Lab Scientist to Data Scientist: Making the Transition from Biology to Analytics
Embarking on my educational journey in a foreign land was both exhilarating and challenging. I am sharing how I eased my transition with these essential tips for academic success, housing arrangements, transportation, and accessing crucial resources. Here are the suggestions that personally helped me ensure a seamless transition: Finally, don’t Continue reading My Journey: Essential Tips for International Students Moving Abroad
Applying to graduate school programs is a stressful time. The initial stage of deciding where you want to apply can be a difficult decision to make, let alone deciding which to accept. One of the first things I did when considering a master’s program in data science was to Google: Continue reading 5 Reasons I chose the IAA Over Other Data Science Programs
Catherine LaChapelle enrolled in the MSA program directly following the completion of her undergraduate degrees in political science and women’s and gender studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. Post-MSA, the Cary, North Carolina native sought a change of scenery and the bright lights of New York City. She spent nearly three years Continue reading Ten Minutes with Catherine LaChapelle ’16