TV, Data, and Crime

As I sit down on my couch watching the crime television series Person of Interest, passively listening to the show as I munch on some snacks, I suddenly hear a line that piques my interest: “The intelligence the [AI] machine produces has already foiled a half dozen major terrorist plots.” The Continue reading TV, Data, and Crime

Representation of Analytics: High School and Dance

IAA Student and head coach of Clayton High School Dance Team asked her members what they know about Data Analytics. Are high school students aware of a career in Data Analytics, and if not, how could this affect the number of students going into their undergraduate career pursuing a path Continue reading Representation of Analytics: High School and Dance

Quantifying Sport: Why Cycling is THE Sport for any ‘Data Nerd’

When people think of “cycling,” something like the Tour de France might come to mind. However, cyclists can be mountain bikers, commuters, or anyone on any kind of bike. If you ride regularly for utility, training, or enjoyment you may be curious about your rides:  How fast can I ride to Continue reading Quantifying Sport: Why Cycling is THE Sport for any ‘Data Nerd’

Perfect Practice in Professional League of Legends Teams

When learning any skill, we often hear the classic phrase “Practice makes perfect.” However, that phrase is frequently replaced with “Only perfect practice makes perfect.” Perfect practice doesn’t mean that we avoid mistakes and errors when practicing – we’re only human, after all. Instead, perfect practice is deliberate practice. Practice Continue reading Perfect Practice in Professional League of Legends Teams